This truly is the best kale salad recipe! Quick and easy to put together, with tender massaged kale, sweet cranberries, and a crunchy walnut topping. For a long time, kale salad wasn’t on my radar. I never even had kale until I was an adult in this Sausage and Kale Soup! But kale is a dark leafy green vegetable and in turn, a POWERHOUSE of nutrition. And I’m always looking for ways to eat more of it, ... Continue Reading
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Christmas Cookies
With over 20 yummy recipes for Christmas cookies and bite-sized treats, you’re sure to find a new favorite! Enjoy healthier versions of traditional Christmas cookies, the best chocolate chip cookie recipes, and classic cookie flavors. When it comes to food traditions around the holidays, some things just go together. A traditional Easter meal has ham and potatoes. Thanksgiving means turkey and Pumpkin ... Continue Reading
12 Natural Ways to Boost the Protein in Smoothies
Skip the protein powders and make homemade protein shakes with these 12 natural options for boosting protein in smoothies – they’re cheaper, healthier, and taste great! I started drinking protein smoothies several years ago when I worked through the exercise program P90X. The program’s diet called for participants to drink protein shakes daily, but since we were in the process of switching over to real ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Whipped Cream
Make this easy chocolate whipped cream for a soft, fluffy treat you can feel good about! Use simple ingredients like heavy cream, natural cocoa powder, and powdered sugar to whip up a delicious garnish for all sorts of desserts. As my family continues to quit sugar and eat more whole grains, I try to find little ways to make mealtime a little more special for the kids. Trust me here – I’m not doing ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Osso Buco
This slow cooker osso buco turns out fork tender and mouthwateringly delicious! Easy to make with simple ingredients, choose beef, pork, or traditional veal. Recently, during one of our active weekends at the Crumbs’ homestead, I was in the mood to treat my family to something really hearty and delicious – a slow cooker casserole. I wanted it to look “knock-your-socks-off” fancy (like the kind you get at an ... Continue Reading
Thumbprint Cookies
These thumbprint cookies are sweet, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Soft, buttery, and bite-sized, they’re perfect for Christmas baking! When you were a kid, did your grandma ever have a tin of assorted cookies at Christmas? And did you ever dig through the tin to find that one cookie that was your favorite? I sure did, and my favorite was always the one with the raspberry jam in the middle. I ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Enjoy any of these 27 soup recipes throughout the chilly days of fall and winter. Whether you use your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or cook on the stovetop, you’ll be ready for a delicious bowl of soup at dinnertime! There is something so comforting about coming home from a long day and being able to dish up a warm and cozy bowl of nourishing soup to fill up your tired body. Truthfully, I enjoy slow cooker ... Continue Reading
Homemade Eggnog
Homemade eggnog is a delicious holiday drink without all the junk in the carton from the store. Rich, creamy, just thick enough, and sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, it’ll be your new favorite holiday tradition! Eggnog is one of the most divisive holiday season beverages: either you REALLY love it, or you REALLY hate it. I’m on the love-it side of things. Eggnog has been one of my favorite Christmas ... Continue Reading
Candied Pecans
These easy candied nuts pecans are the perfect blend of sweet and salty with just the right crunch. Learn how to make candied pecans for the holidays or anytime! One summer I bought a container of candied pecans at Costco. They were so good, and so addicting, that I ate the entire two pounds of nuts in 3 days. Since then, I’ve been wanting more candied pecans. We’re hosting a holiday party soon, and I ... Continue Reading
How to Make Homemade Chicken Broth (for free)
Learn how to make chicken broth for free using leftover bones and kitchen scraps, plus tips for the most flavorful broth and which ingredients to avoid. Use the stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker for the best homemade chicken broth! Whenever I’m sharing about how to save money on food, I always mention that I keep an old yogurt container in the freezer for chicken stock. I usually get a couple of ... Continue Reading
