Ready to up your bread baking game? Read all my tips for making the best loaf of bread, plus how to fix common bread baking problems. The feeling of successfully making my first homemade loaf of bread was euphoric. Mr. Crumbs, the company we invited over for dinner, and even the kids were amazed. “You made this?!” they asked. Like a proud mother hen, I was beaming over that bread loaf. Little did ... Continue Reading
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Carrot Top Pesto
Try this easy carrot top pesto the next time you get a bunch of carrots with leafy greens. Mix nuts, garlic, herbs, and olive oil with the greens for a fast, delicious spread perfect for bread or pasta! I love having a subscription to a CSA (community supported agriculture) box because it forces us to try new things and new recipes. For instance, whole roasted carrots. I washed the whole carrots – tops ... Continue Reading
Spinach Pesto
Whip up a batch of this quick and easy spinach pesto to use up the spinach in your fridge (and because it’s so so yummy!). Spinach, cashews, lemons, and parmesan make a budget-friendly rich and vibrant sauce. If you open my fridge on any given day, you’ll find a very large bag of spinach. From Green Smoothies to Chicken Enchiladas to Autumn Rice Pilaf, we eat spinach pretty regularly. And now that I have ... Continue Reading
Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
This thick, hearty spaghetti sauce recipe uses two types of meat and plenty of vegetables for a delicious, Italian-style sauce that’s mostly hands-off. This large-batch recipe makes 5 quarts – perfect for freezing extra for a future easy meal! To say that SOME weekdays are busy is an understatement. By the time dinner time arrives, I’ve already made lunches and smoothies early in the morning, served ... Continue Reading
Root Vegetable Chips
Make these crunchy vegetable chips that are just like Terra chips, but better! Choose root vegetables like sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, and beets for a crispy, crunchy homemade snack. Does anyone else love Terra vegetable chips, but absolutely cringe at the price as I do? No doubt about it – those things are really good. But they’re also expensive! We love crunchy snacks like Homemade Tortilla Chips, ... Continue Reading
Healthy Snacks
Save this list of healthy foods snacks ideas for easy real food snacks for the whole family! Choose from zero prep healthy snacks, 5-minute snack ideas, and the best healthy snacks to make ahead. Every year when school is in session, if you’re like me, you could always use a few more ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy school lunches, and simple snacks to keep the kids satisfied until dinner time. I love ... Continue Reading
Best Kale Salad
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
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
Cream of Chicken Soup
Homemade cream of chicken soup is quick and easy to mix up! Smooth and creamy, it’s perfect for all your favorite casseroles and comfort food dishes. I remember enjoying all sorts of creamy home-cooked casserole dishes at family potlucks during my childhood. They always tasted so good – like chicken and rice casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Pasta Bake, and Chicken Pot Pie – such yummy comfort ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Cookies with Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies with naturally sweetened cream cheese frosting are full of pumpkin spice flavor for an indulgent treat! Do you ever feel like you need a classic go-to recipe for fall? Something that tastes like fall, smells like fall (like Stove-Top Potpourri), and is perfect for cooler weather? And maybe something that’s pretty easy and straightforward too? How about pumpkin ... Continue Reading
