Brimming with authentic Mexican flavor, this real-food taco meat recipe is so simple to make! You’ll want to make a double batch to freeze some for your next taco night because it’s sure to become a family favorite. If you’ve been following Crumbs for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of taco night. Carnitas in soft, fresh, Homemade Tortillas? Classic. Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos? Great ... Continue Reading
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No Bake Blueberry Coconut Cream Pie
This no bake blueberry coconut cream pie is easy, delicious, and Whole30 approved! It is also paleo, keto, dairy-free, grain-free, and allergy-friendly. Switch up the flavor with strawberries or raspberries! When you’re on the Whole30, desserts and snacks are off-limits. Removing certain food groups (sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, alcohol, and legumes) is just as important as re-training the way your brain ... Continue Reading
Healthy Homemade Lemonade
This healthy homemade lemonade is quick & easy, with only 3 ingredients. It’s way better than store-bought lemonade. Simply sweetened with honey, it’s a refreshing summer drink! Growing up though, there was only one kind of lemonade: Country Time. You’d scoop out some powder, add some water, and magically you had a super sweet yet tart yellow drink that we all called lemonade. Here’s the thing – ... 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
5 Ways to Save Electricity
Looking for simple ways to save electricity and reduce your energy bills? I’ve got you covered with these 5 easy and effective tips that will help you conserve energy and make a positive environmental impact while saving money. Our last electric bill was for April, and it was $76.75. While that’s not super high, we still figured we could reduce it by cutting down on our energy usage. So, the next month, we ... Continue Reading
Dry Onion Soup Mix Recipe
Homemade dry onion soup mix takes just 4 simple ingredients, so skip the store-bought packets and make this easy version instead. It’s easy, frugal, and delicious! Growing up, my mom would almost always have a box of Lipton dry onion soup mix in the pantry. You could call it a childhood classic, or a home-style favorite (a lot like Stove-Top Mac and Cheese or Classic Shepherd's Pie). You can also call it ... 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
Cinnamon Oatmeal Blender Waffles
These light, fluffy oatmeal waffles are naturally gluten free, healthy, and perfect for the whole family! Crispy yet moist, with no bananas or milk needed. Enjoy with a drizzle of maple syrup and a side of bacon. My husband has a not-so-secret secret love affair with this oatmeal waffle recipe. Yes, these are cinnamon oatmeal waffles and they are gloriously delicious, ridiculously easy, and the official ... Continue Reading
Whole30 Meal Plan
Whether you’re a Whole30 pro or just starting out, this Whole 30 meal plan hits the spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Get a week’s worth of budget-friendly and kid-approved Whole 30 recipes! I’ve been talking a lot lately about the Whole30, which makes sense. When you’re on the Whole30 your life pretty much revolves around your meals… planning, prepping, cooking, cleaning up… this coming from a FOOD ... Continue Reading