These amazing Southern fried pork chops have a delicious coating of hemp hearts, herbs, and almond flour. They’re a protein-packed version of a comfort food classic. Southern fried pork chops are one of my ultimate comfort foods! Especially with a crispy crust on the outside, juicy and tender inside, they’re the perfect accompaniment to some Steamed Veggies and Stovetop Mac and Cheese. Add some Homemade ... Continue Reading
Lemon Cake Mix
This homemade lemon cake mix is super simple to mix up and have on hand instead of a box. Use it to make a light, fluffy, lemon cake bursting with fresh, tangy flavor! Store-bought cake mix has mostly unhealthy ingredients (seriously, look at the ingredients list on the box of Betty Crocker cake mix the next time you’re in the store). Once I quit couponing and got rid of all those boxed mixes, I started ... Continue Reading
Zesty Italian Dressing
This simple zesty Italian dressing is packed with fresh, zingy flavor. Super easy to mix together from pantry staples, you’ll love it on salads, pasta, or chicken. Making your own salad dressings is an EASY way to save TONS of money off your grocery budget. From Homemade Ranch Dressing to Balsamic Vinegar Vinaigrette to Cilantro Lime Dressing, I’ve made so many salad dressings myself that I rarely even ... Continue Reading
50 Easy Meals in Under 30 Minutes
These quick and easy dinner ideas get food on the table fast. They’re nutritious, kid-approved, and easy to throw together! Have you ever meal planned while hungry? I have! My imagination runs wild, and huge exquisitely prepared meals fill the menu. Lots of freshly baked goods, multiple side dishes, and desserts become essential for every meal. When I revisit that meal plan I made while I was hungry, I ... Continue Reading
9 Spice Chicken Seasoning Mix
Mix up a big batch of this 9 spice chicken seasoning mix for your favorite cut of chicken or roasted vegetables. It’s packed with flavor that will wow your family or guests! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel stuck deciding which spices to use for chicken or vegetables. Sure, I could use my Homemade Montreal Seasoning or even my Homemade Poultry Seasoning, both of which have classic flavor ... Continue Reading
No Bake Brownie Bites
These easy no bake brownie bites are a perfectly fudgy treat you can whip up in no time! Oats, chocolate, sugar, and butter combine for a yummy chocolate bite without turning on the oven. What exactly are no-bake brownie bites? Well, if the name didn’t give it away, they’re little bite-sized brownies that don’t need any baking. NO BAKING?! Nope, no baking. I know, total game-changer here. We ... Continue Reading
Sweet Potato Biscuits
These sweet potato biscuits turn out light and fluffy AND give you an extra serving of veggies! Enjoy rich, buttery biscuits perfect for pairing with soup, salad, or Sunday dinner. My daughter went through a phase where she didn’t like most veggies. Even though she LOVED Roasted Broccoli and Creamy Mashed Cauliflower, getting her to eat any other vegetable was pretty much like pulling teeth. So if I ... Continue Reading
How to Menu Plan Once a Month
Try monthly menu planning to plan once and eat for a whole month! Follow these 5 simple steps to create monthly food plans so you can eat well all month long. I’m a huge advocate for menu planning. Just take a look at 30 Minute Dinners. It contains all of the menu plans I’ve ever made (250+!), comes with step-by-step cooking instructions, shopping lists, meal prep, and everything can be customized to fit ... Continue Reading
Maple Glazed Skillet Pork Chops
Skillet pork chops are a perfect weeknight meal – they’re ready fast and taste amazing! With a simple maple glaze pan sauce made with syrup, olive oil, and seasonings, you’ll love the lightly sweetened flavor! Cooler temperatures usually have me craving comforting meals like Homestyle Pot Roast or Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili or Classic Hearty Ham and Bean Soup. But sometimes I want something that feels a ... Continue Reading
Triple Fudgy Paleo Brownies
If you love rich fudgy brownies, you need to try these triple fudgy paleo brownies with 3 kinds of chocolate! Gluten-free and dairy-free, they’re quick and easy to whip up and indulge. If there was ever a recipe to make you famous among your neighbors, at your husband’s work party, or at your church potluck, these paleo brownies will do it. I personally ADORE my Black Bean Brownies and send them to school ... Continue Reading
