No Bake Chocolate Cookies & Other Peanut Free Desserts

Coming into cold season I do all that I can to prep my families immune systems for the inevitable wave of sicknesses that come with temps dropping and school germs. One of my favorite ways is by incorporating and putting an emphasis on foods that naturally support our health overall like this vibrant and delicious …

Slow Cooker Stout Chili is the very first recipe I gravitate towards once the temps start to drop and the leaves start to turn. It is one of those dishes that warms your body and your soul.  I love to cook in my slow cooker this time of the year. It is easy and convenient …

Looking for Thanksgiving dinner menu ideas? This Spicy Pumpkin Dip recipe is simple to make and only requires 3 ingredients. Perfect for an appetizer or a dessert at your Thanksgiving celebration! Even though I’ve been working hard on my new meal planner and Christmas cards, I haven’t forgotten about Thanksgiving! The Thanksgiving dinner menu is …

Happy Monday! You might notice that this week’s post looks a little bit different than our usual Monday recipe post and I really hope you’re going to love our new changes. Instead of our typical single concept posts, we’re moving toward more collective writings that will include a bit more of our story, rather than …

Did you know there was a special day just for cookies? Try these 3 homemade cookie recipes for National Homemade Cookie Day this year! National Homemade Cookie Day is celebrated on the 1st of October…every year. And we love trying out new homemade cookie recipes! We love cookies around here. And I do mean love …

Wouldn’t you love to come home and have a nice hot baked potato waiting? Especially in the summer when it’s super hot? Read on to learn how to bake potatoes in your slow cooker… I love baked potatoes! They are not only delicious, they’re healthy, too. We should really eat them more often. And the …

Homemade canned cucumber pepper relish gives those on my homestead the option of a fresh taste of summer all year long. We love a good condiment here and this little jar of heaven perks up any simple meal.  It is so good you can honestly eat it up by the spoonful! I love it on …

Are you looking for a little fall flavor for your cakes and treats? Look no further than this decadent Apple Butter Frosting! Use it on cakes, cupcakes, homemade pop-tarts, muffins, pancakes…just about any food you want to frost. This yummy Apple Butter Frosting has just 4 ingredients and it takes less than 5 minutes to …

Learn how to make homemade croutons to add flavor and texture to your otherwise, boring salad! It’s salad season! And who wants to eat a plain old lettuce and tomato salad? Not me! Learning how to make homemade croutons is a great way to add flavor and texture to your otherwise, boring salad. Plus, you’ll …

This crockpot southern green beans and stewed tomatoes recipe is the perfect way to jazz up dinner! For us, it’s a holiday favorite but this dish sits nicely with any belly filling plate.  This dish is something we always have accompany Thanksgiving and even Easter dinner. It goes so well with a turkey or ham. …

Need a warm and cozy meal for dinner tonight? Here’s my favorite must try fall comfort foods! The warm, homey smell of fall comfort foods, are some of my favorite reasons for the season. Soups, stews and casseroles rank at the top of my list for food year round, but during the hot, sweltering days …

Don’t waste your fruit scraps! Make your own vinegar at home instead and save a ton of money throughout the year! Do you have any idea how many items you use that contain vinegar? Think about it! From salad dressing to pickles to herbal remedies to cleaning supplies and more. Imagine the things you can …

Love a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but hate the price? Learn how to make homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup and brew your own at home! It’s time, you guys!!!! The leaves and apples are starting to fall and that means it’s time for a nice, warm, cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte. And, as you all know, I …

Our goal this year for the garden was to try and use as much as we possibly could during harvest for our families consumption and use! Trying to think outside of the box and use, freeze, process and can as much of the plants and herbs that we could! Harvesting and roasting fresh sunflower seeds …

Looking for some delicious pumpkin recipes? Look no further – here’s 46 perfect pumpkin recipes for fall that are sure to entice your taste buds. The leaves are falling, kids are back in school and the air is starting to cool down. You know what that means? It’s time for fall food and most especially, …

Love the crunchy, yummy pickles you get with a sandwich at the deli? Learn to make your own garlic dill pickles at home – no canning required! Canning pickles is always a delicious way to use up your cucumber harvest from the garden. But, imagine stocking up on pickles without having to pull out the …

Looking to reduce or replace your coffee addiction? Switch to a healthier option! This post has 4 simple and delicious, hot herbal tea recipes for any day of the year! As I mentioned the other day, I love herbal tea. And my husband and children love it, too. We drink hot herbal tea all winter …

Looking for a sweet treat to serve at your next party? These homemade cream puffs are perfect for parties, dessert or even an after school treat for the kids. My youngest daughter loves homemade cream puffs, as do the rest of us, but, she’s been asking for them for months. So, last week I finally …

This past week I made some fresh roasted tomato and herb sauce that you may can or freeze! This recipe is easy and absolutely delicious and only calls for a couple of minor adjustments if you plan to can it! I chose to freeze this first batch so that we have a quick pull out …

Are you looking for a quick and easy gift that doesn’t cost a lot of money? Just add a bottle of maple syrup to a basket and a jar of Homemade Pancakes. It makes the perfect gift for anyone! Who loves pancakes? Just about everyone I know! But, not everyone has time to make homemade …

Do you love herbal tea, but hate forking out the excess price for it at the grocery store? Learn how to make your own, delicious and relaxing tea, with this easy to follow tutorial! Drinking herbal tea is one of my favorite ways to comfort myself whether I’m sick, tired, stressed out or even just …

Looking for a sweet treat that can be served for breakfast or a snack? Make these Chocolate Chip Scones and your family will beg for more! My girls and I could eat scones everyday of the week. I don’t know if it’s our heritage (English, Irish, Scottish) that makes us crave them or if it’s …

Need a quick and easy side dish to go with your BBQ Chicken tonight? Try these Parmesan Garlic Baked Potatoes – they’re quick and easy to prepare and they only require 4 ingredients! My family loves these Parmesan Garlic Baked Potatoes and I thought I’d share the recipe with you, too. They are really so …

Love yogurt, but hate all the garbage additives in the store-bought stuff these days? You are going to love today’s recipe! This homemade vanilla yogurt is so easy to make and it tastes so good! Making homemade vanilla yogurt doesn’t have to be hard! In fact, it’s a whole lot easier than I thought it …

One dish that speaks directly to my nostalgic heart and brings me right back to feeling the warmth of my grandmother’s presence is her famous clam dip. It sat proudly on any family gathering table and helped keep our rumbling bellies satisfied as we inhaled the scent of the roast in the oven cooking slowly. …

Getting the kids, the house and yourselves back into the routine of school can be challenging at the end of the summer. Early mornings, bus schedules, after school programs, homework….all of it. One of the last things you want to do is have to think about FOOD on top of all of that. Let us …

Autumn has arrived and that means it’s time for comfort food! Get your fall dinner menu planned in minutes with these delicious fall dinner recipes! *UPDATED POST – Fall is near, despite the calendar date. The leaves are turning, the nights are getting chilly and we’re gearing up for our favorite fall dinner recipes. And …

Beets are one of my absolute favorite things to grow in the garden. The colors are magnificent and I love a freshly roasted beet salad. Canning pickled beets is a close runner up for me. I love anything pickled but beets have such a beautiful and earthy taste to them. You can sweeten or spice …

Need some school lunch ideas for your kiddos? Check out this post – it’s packed full of ideas for the whole week! It’s that time of year again, you guys! There’s only a few weeks left of summer vacation and it’s time to start planning for the school year…not to mention school lunch ideas! Are …

Need a quick, easy breakfast or a delicious bread to go with your dinner? Try these amazing Sweet Corn Cakes – they’re perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Sweet Corn Cakes are a “healthier” take on Corn Fritters – which I dearly love – but they are so much better for you when they aren’t …