This creamy homemade mayo recipe is even better than store-bought, and with just 4 ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of mayonnaise in less than 5 minutes following this fail-proof recipe! Perfect on a sandwich with my Homemade Lunch Meat and Homemade Sandwich Bread! Over the years I have learned how to make several condiments from scratch, but something about homemade mayo has always daunted ... Continue Reading
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Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Elixir
Feeling like you need a little detox? Make this apple cider vinegar drink with simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Sometimes, I just feel blah. Whether I’ve overindulged on something specific, or I’m just not quite feeling one hundred percent, sometimes my body needs a bit of a reset. Maybe yours does too? In general, eating a real food diet with plenty of vegetables is your best bet. But ... Continue Reading
The Top Ingredients to Avoid in Food
What are food additives, and how do you know which ingredients to avoid in food? Work your way through this list of the top 10 ingredients to avoid, with real food alternatives. I love lists. I love making them, I love looking at them and I love working with them. I ESPECIALLY love crossing things off of them. Confession: I've totally added something to my to-do list AFTER I had already done it, ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Make a Baked Potato (FAST!)
Want perfect baked potatoes all fluffy inside with flavorful skins? Here are 7 ways to make a baked potato: in the oven, slow cooker, microwave, and even the Instant Pot! I need to confess: I’m officially late to the potatoes-are-awesome train. Not only are potatoes CRAZY CHEAP in the winter, but they’re SO versatile and easy to make. You can fry potatoes using the same method in my Fried Sweet Potato ... Continue Reading
How to Make Honey Garlic
Honey and garlic might seem like an odd combo, but once you try this sweet and mellow honey garlic, you’ll want to keep making it to enjoy on its own or in a variety of recipes! What are your favorite duos in the kitchen? I love a good peanut butter and chocolate combination, like my Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Bars. And you can’t go wrong with the classics: Mac and Cheese, and peanut butter and ... Continue Reading
45+ Ways to Use Whey and 5 Ways to Make It!
Whey is the byproduct of making cheese, yogurt, and other cultured dairy products. It’s packed with protein and nutrients and tastes delicious in bread and baked goods. This list of 45+ practical uses for whey will make you think twice before pouring it down the drain! If you’ve ever opened a container of Greek Yogurt, you would have noticed a thin liquid that rose to the top. That liquid is called whey, and ... Continue Reading
How to Prevent Glass from Breaking in the Freezer
Can you freeze mason jars? Yes, you can! Here are 11 tips on freezing mason jars without breaking so you can save soups, jams, sauces, stocks, and even leftovers! I’m a master at freezing! Anytime I make something in bulk – Homemade Strawberry Jam, Hearty Spaghetti Sauce, Slow Cooker Chicken Stock, or Slow Cooker Beans – I prefer to freeze it. I freeze my foods in a few different ways depending on what ... Continue Reading
Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
Make 21 healthy & easy chicken marinade recipes using 4 ingredients or less! Basics like lemon, soy sauce, honey & Worcestershire transform mundane into mouthwatering in a few easy minutes! Do you ever grill chicken and get excited for that hot off the grill, charcoal flavor, only to be greeted with a mouthful of dry, bland chicken? I've been there. Thankfully, you can make a delicious chicken ... Continue Reading
How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar
Make apple cider vinegar at home, using apple scraps or whole apples, with this easy tutorial. Save money, reduce food waste, and make ACV in under 5 minutes! My kids absolutely LOVE apples. They’ll eat them fresh, dipped in Chocolate Hummus, or in their favorite make-ahead breakfast Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (which also passes for dessert!). But what do you do when you have a bunch of apples that go ... Continue Reading
The Best Food at Trader Joe’s
If you’re looking for specialty foodie finds, look no further than Trader Joe’s! In this post, I’m divulging all of the best food at Trader Joe’s so you can stock your cabinets without breaking the bank! I don’t know about you, but I used to be intimidated by Trader Joe’s because I thought it was only for fancy foodies. However, after I went there for the first time one afternoon, I was blown away! The ... Continue Reading