I do practice the “eat what’s placed before you as I’m not making separate meals for everyone” parenting style. One way that I’ve found to get the kids, and yes even the husband, to get those healthy vitamins and minerals is to blend them!
Homemade Pastrami
It takes some time to make pastrami, but there’s not a whole lot of hands on effort involved. Some spices and patience will give you a pastrami like you’ve never had before!
Herb Breadsticks Recipe: Adding Nutrients with Fresh Herbs
There isn’t much you can mess up with this recipe, it basically makes itself.
Homemade Boston Baked Beans
Boston baked beans make such a versatile side dish, from warm winter comfort food to summer barbeque side dish. I really love this recipe for them and hope you do, too!
Pear and Peach Cobbler from Scratch
Cobbler is a time honored comfort food, and it’s very easy to make. I like using my stand mixer to make it extra simple and to cut back on clean up.
Smokey Black Eyed Peas – A Slow Cooker Recipe
Make traditional New Year’s Eve black eyed peas in your slow cooker.
Festive Date Squares
Classic Date Squares recipe and tutorial for your holiday menu.
Apple Cinnamon White Cake
Don’t let the name keep you from having a slice warm with butter and coffee in the morning.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe and Tutorial
Green and red Maraschino cherries make this a perfect Christmas treat. Bring it to the holiday party or have it out on Christmas day. It’s a classic and oh so yummy.
Five-Minute Homemade Butter
It’s really simple to make your own butter, especially if you have a stand mixer. I’ll show you how.
Banana Chips for Easy Travel Snacks
Banana chips store well and are easy to take along on road trips and busy days out. Learn how to make your own!
Stretching Thanksgiving Day Meals Without Eating Leftovers Everyday
Thanksgiving is a perfect day of the week to share food, love, and good cheer. It is also a good day to practice the art of meal planning and extending.
















