Out of brown sugar for your recipe? NO worries! Learn how to make your own homemade brown sugar in just minutes. Store bought brown sugar is easy to grab off the shelf. When stored in an airtight container, it can last a long time. But, what if you forget to grab another package and you are in the middle of making your favorite baked goods? We got your back! Let’s… Continue Reading
Easy Hummus Bowl Recipe
Creamy chickpeas, fresh cucumber and spinach topped with salty brined feta cheese creates a flavor sensation like no other. This fresh, easy hummus bowl is the perfect snack or appetizer. Serve it with crackers or flatbread for an easy lunch, too. Cooked chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, are a very versatile food. They can substitute chicken in many recipes, are great for meal prep ideas and are loved by many. However,… Continue Reading
Top 5 Oils and Fats You Need in Your Kitchen
Looking in your kitchen cabinets, you may be missing a thing or two in the fats and oils department. It’s super important to have the right oils and fats in your kitchen. You may not even know which oils and fats are the right ones for your home. I’m going to break down what you need and why. #1. Coconut oil By now, most people have coconut oil in their… Continue Reading
Homemade Mayo
Got a minute? That’s all you need for simple, easy, healthy, homemade mayo! It’s so easy to walk down the grocery store aisle and grab a jar of mayo, right? Lift, place in cart, ring it up, take it home. Viola! You are done! However, the oils that are in store bought mayo may not be the healthiest for you. Not to mention the preservatives that they put in there… Continue Reading
Top Favorite Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Cinco de Mayo is a fun celebration of the Mexican victory over the French army. Here are some delicious recipes to help you celebrate and enjoy the day. Back in 1862, a very large French army was defeated by the much smaller Mexican army. This day gave the Mexican army some much needed morale boost during the Battle of Puebla and it slowed the French army’s advancement towards Mexico City…. Continue Reading
Cauliflower Pea Salad
This raw cauliflower salad, with sweet peas, creamy cheese, and loads of garlic is perfect for those summer BBQ’s! I first tried this recipe during a gathering of friends a couple of years ago. My friend Lauralee brought it, and it was sooo good. She was on keto, and needed some new ways to eat her veggies. Thus, this salad. I have revved it up a bit and changed some… Continue Reading
Deliciously Easy Homemade French Dressing
Smooth, with a tangy sweet finish, this easy homemade French dressing is perfect for all your salad needs! Growing up, we ate at lot of taco salads. They were my mother’s favorite dinner, especially in the summer. She would mix the taco meat with the lettuce, chips, cheese in a large bowl. Then, she would drown it all in store bought, French or catalina dressing. Making the taco salad would… Continue Reading
Homemade Pink Lemonade
Sweet, with just a bit of refreshing tartness, this easy pink lemonade is a summer treat to enjoy all year long! Since moving south, one of our favorite summer drinks is homemade lemonade. Our favorite local restaurant makes different lemonades throughout the week, and their pink lemonade recipe is amazing. I wanted to see if I could recreate that at home to enjoy more often. I spent some time researching… Continue Reading
Making A Sourdough Starter
With a fully mature sourdough starter, homemade bread without commercial yeast is possible. *originally posted September 2017* Did you know that you can make your bread without the dried yeast packets? YES, you can! All you need is some flour and water. Flour and water mixed together can catch the wild yeast in the air, creating a sourdough starter. Sourdough starters have been used for centuries, before the commercialization of… Continue Reading
Essential Spices To Have In Your Kitchen
Make your meal prep time easier when you have these essential spices in your kitchen! Add flavor and change up your meals quickly and easily! Is your meal prep getting boring? Are your meals becoming “ho hum” and your family dissatisfied? I am here to tell you it’s not your fault. Sometimes, you just need a change in your meals. And that change could be as simple as changing up… Continue Reading