Choose this easy cilantro lime dressing when you’re looking to add plenty of bright fresh flavor to your meals with just a few ingredients and quick prep. Perfect for tacos, salads, and more! Have you ever made dinner that just seemed so-so? I mean, dinner itself didn’t taste BAD per se, but it wasn’t a home run? How about those dinners where everyone at the table grabs seconds or thirds and literally ... Continue Reading
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Pickled Jalapenos
Use this super easy method to make pickled jalapeño peppers in under 10 minutes! Crisp, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, you’ll have a yummy addition to taco night. Vegetable gardens can be hit or miss. My first year growing peppers, I had four plants and got maybe 3 peppers in total. One plant didn’t produce any fruit at all! The next year, though, I had two jalapeño plants that ended up producing more ... Continue Reading
Oatmeal Pancakes
These easy oat pancakes are healthy and delicious, with no flour or banana involved! Hearty and satisfying, these freezer-friendly oatmeal pancakes are the perfect make-ahead breakfast to add to your meal plan. Like most kids, my kids LOVE pancakes. It doesn’t matter if it’s Sourdough Pancakes or Healthy Chocolate Pancakes, I have to make a double batch to even have a chance for leftovers the next ... Continue Reading
Wedge Salad
This easy wedge salad is all about the toppings! Crisp iceberg lettuce covered with savory bacon, crunchy walnuts, tangy red onions and blue cheese crumbles, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy ranch dressing, with a maple balsamic glaze that takes it over the top. Don’t be surprised if your family starts requesting SALAD for dinner! Fact: I big fat puffy heart love salads. Panzanella (with Homemade Caesar ... Continue Reading
Green Smoothie Recipes
Enjoy 7 days of green smoothie recipes with these yummy variations on a basic green smoothie. From berries to pineapple (and even chocolate!), you’re sure to find a new favorite for breakfast or a snack. What will be your next green smoothie? There are two basic types of green smoothie makers: TYPE A. The person who throws in whatever they think sounds good and VOILA! They have a deliciously healthy green ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Freezer Jam
This easy strawberry freezer jam comes together quickly, with just 4 simple ingredients, no fruit pectin, and no refined sugar! Perfectly sweet and spreadable, you’ll want to have multiple batches in your freezer. If you’re like me and have always wanted to be a member of the “I can make jam” club, but seem to be missing the jam gene, THIS is the recipe for you. My Fruit Butter is delicious, and now I ... Continue Reading
Quick 1-Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These quick and easy homemade cinnamon rolls are ready in just one hour! Packed with ooey, gooey cinnamon goodness and topped with creamy icing, they’re perfect for a weekend breakfast or an afternoon treat! My kids LOVE homemade cinnamon rolls, and this Overnight Cinnamon Rolls recipe is our go-to for special occasions. But why should cinnamon rolls be just for special occasions like Easter or ... Continue Reading
Cajun Seasoning
This easy homemade seasoning Cajun gives a zesty spiciness to Cajun cuisine, but don’t stop there! Add this Cajun seasoning whenever you’re looking to kick the flavor up a notch. Ever since I started making my own seasoning blend of all the flavors, I haven’t looked back! Compared with grocery store brands, they’re way healthier, much more cost-effective, and they taste so much better. Since I’ve already ... Continue Reading
Homemade Bread in a Slow Cooker
Can you make slow cooker bread? You bet! Transform any bread recipe with two rises into a soft, delicious loaf that bakes unattended on your counter without turning on the oven. Over the years, I’ve used my slow cooker for all sorts of things. I mean, you can make meat, soups, stews, fruit butter, yogurt, spaghetti sauce, veggies – even dessert! I don’t think there’s anything you CAN’T make in a slow ... Continue Reading
DIY Lime-Mint Salt Scrub
This homemade body scrub is just what you need to get rid of dull, dry skin and moisturize. Perfect for dried-out winter skin, sandals season, and everything in between, you can enjoy a mini spa day with this simple, 4-ingredient DIY scrub. Spring is officially here! In my neck of the woods, the cold is gone, the daffodils are up, and the trees are starting to bud. Over the next few weeks, everything will ... Continue Reading
