Use your sourdough discard to make sourdough waffles that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and just plain delicious! Everyone who has ventured down the road of sourdough before has had the same question in mind: What do I do with all the extra sourdough starter? You might be tempted to throw away the sourdough discard… after all, it is called DISCARD, right? That’s where this ... Continue Reading
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How to Make Kefir (step-by-step)
If you’ve ever wondered how to make kefir, it’s the easiest fermented food you could try! Here’s the full tutorial on how to make kefir with grains, why you want to drink it, and even how to make kefir dairy-free! Dairy kefir is hands down, no doubt about it, the EASIEST fermented food you could EVER make on the entire planet. But it’s possible that many of you haven’t ever tried it. I think there are ... Continue Reading
Carrot and Sweet Potato Fritters
These quick and easy carrot and sweet potato fritters are so addicting! Whole30 and Paleo-compliant, these veggie-filled potato pancakes cook up crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Don’t forget the yummy dipping sauce! When we first started the Whole30, I was overwhelmed with how much cooking there was. The inner rebel in me fought back and I gave up on fun side dishes and just let the oven do ... Continue Reading
Easy Dinner Buns
Bake a batch of these easy dinner buns to go with dinner tonight – flour, yeast, water, oil, and salt mix for perfectly fluffy, yeasty rolls that are golden brown and delicious! I think many of us agree that one of the best parts about going out to eat at a steakhouse is the breadbasket they bring while you wait. It’s no wonder – those soft dinner rolls are light, fluffy, yeasty, and perfect when ... Continue Reading
Brownie Mix
Make rich, indulgent cocoa brownies whenever a craving hits with this easy brownie recipe. Make the simple brownie mix ahead of time for an even faster treat! Years ago, when we first started eating real food, we tried to learn what all the ingredients were on a label. After much frustration and too many research rabbit trails (thank you Google), we decided that anything with hydrogenated oils or high ... Continue Reading
Toasted Coconut Sourdough Pancakes
Light and fluffy sourdough banana pancakes with toasted coconut give you a yummy tropical flavor any time of year! Use sourdough discard in this easy recipe or adapt it for gluten-free pancakes! I have this thing with tropical flavors. I just can’t seem to get enough of them! My smoothies, our tacos, and now breakfast all seem to have a slight pina colada feel to them… You know, that ... Continue Reading
Brioche Bread
Make rich, buttery brioche bread at home, ready in only 90 minutes! This fancy, indulgent bread is enriched with eggs and butter, but it’s still light and flaky with a beautiful golden-brown crust. Homemade bread can seem daunting, but I promise you it’s the case where our brains make something seem harder than it actually is. Plus, as a wife, mother of two, business owner, AND homesteader, I simply do ... Continue Reading
Dinner Biscuits
These tender, buttery dinner biscuits are an easy addition to ANY meal! 5 simple staple ingredients like flour and butter combine for perfectly fluffy, flaky biscuits, adaptable for extra flavors. Do you ever take a bite of something and do the little “I’ve died and gone to heaven” eye-roll thing? Yeah. That’s what my husband does every time he has these buttery biscuits! Besides being easy (and delicious ... Continue Reading
One Week Easy Low Cost Dinner Ideas
Use this 1-week meal plan for low cost dinner ideas, breakfasts, and lunches to feed your family affordable meals. Stick to your budget and enjoy delicious real food! Some people truly believe that the only way to eat healthy real food is to shop at high-end health food grocery stores like Whole Foods or Central Market. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! You can make inexpensive meals ... Continue Reading
Focaccia
Homemade focaccia bread comes together fast with only 5 simple ingredients. Choose your favorite flavor from herb & garlic to jalapeño cheddar and more! When I first started baking my own bread, focaccia was one of my go-to bread recipes. The steps are easy to follow, and the recipe takes very little time to make – both important for a busy work-at-home mom with kids underfoot! Even though I’m no ... Continue Reading
