Don’t waste a thing! Isn’t that the homesteading motto? I’ve been trying to perfect this over the years. A lot of hard work goes into all that we do on the homestead and you want to use the fruits of your labor to their upmost capacity. That is why I am going to show you …
Recipes
Do you have leftover mashed potatoes? Do not let them go to waste! Frankly, leftover mashed potatoes can be kind of….bleh. So I like to take my batch and make leftover potato croquettes. They are to die for! The entire family loves them and they bring a whole new life to that cold container of …
The end of the weekend is for making a big batch of easy scratch bagels! I love to have a selection of homemade bagels to eat up throughout the week. These are really easy to make and you can top them with whatever you’d like. I tend to make a couple of different types. This …
I am going to walk you through how to make herbal salt today! To be honest, this is salt brought to it’s ultimate and most beautiful level. I try to have a batch in my pantry at all times. The flavors are out of this world! It is also a great way to use up …
These maple honey glazed brussel sprouts might not be the healthiest way to prepare brussels but boy is it a tasty way! It is definitely my families favorite way! Maple Honey Glazed Brussel Sprouts I’ve been looking for ways to get some variations of vegetables on the table for my family. So, I tried to …
In the world of homesteading, preservation is key! There are so many different ways to preserve your food but one that does really well for my family and families alike is canning mason jar ready meals! The preparation and process are a little more time consuming but once you have a variety of meals stocked …
One less store bought snack in my cabinets that is packed with preservatives is a huge win in our home! In my sourdough journey I’ve been expanding my expertise to suit the needs of our mission. Homecooked and homemade as MUCH as possible. These 4 ingredient sourdough discard cheez its are not only a hit …
Lately being more conscientious about what I am consuming can be a task, especially with all the extra time I’ve been spending in the kitchen on these colder Vermont days…..come on Winter, it’s time to vacate. I’ve been trying to be a little bit more aware of carb and sugar intake and through this so …
An easy sheet pan meal is my go to for busier nights or if I am not in the mood to be attached to the kitchen for several hours prepping and cooking stovetop. This sheet pan gnocchi and brussels sprouts recipe is incredibly simple to put together. Also, it is bursting with flavor and also …
Don’t waste your money on takeout pizza! Homemade Calzones are the perfect, quick & easy, dinner for a busy night. Here’s the recipe – Supplies Needed: Rolling pin Sharp knife 11 inch x 17 inch baking sheet Enjoy!Save
Need a quick and easy dinner recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients? These Pizza Burger Puffs are just thing to fill your belly fast! They are so simple to throw together and they only require 4 ingredients! Equipment Required: *affiliate links Medium saucepan 8.75 x 13.5 roasting pan Enjoy!
Looking for the perfect meatloaf recipe for dinner? Try this Sweet & Tangy Mozzarella Parmesan Meatloaf – you’ll never go back to your old recipe again! Oh yes, that’s right! I’m so sure that you are going to love this Sweet & Tangy Mozzarella Parmesan Meatloaf that I’m telling you, you’ll never want your plain, …
Why spend over $3.00 a box to make brownies when you could make your own brownie mix at home for pennies? Homemade Brownie Mix is simple to make and takes no time at all. My kids, no matter how old they get, love brownies and they ask for them all the time. But, because I …
Out of hamburger buns? No problem – this Homemade Hamburger Buns recipe is ready in 30 minutes or less and requires just 5 ingredients! How often do you head to the kitchen with hamburgers in mind for dinner, only to realize that you don’t have any hamburger buns? These buns are the perfect combination of …
Happy Monday, you guys! Hope you had a great weekend. We had a nice, peaceful weekend at home enjoying some yummy food…like these Chili Baked Potatoes. Well, the girls and I did anyway – the husband was stuck out in the white stuff plowing it away, so all the skiers could make their way to …
Do you want to make a decadent Valentine’s Day treat for your family, but don’t know what to make? Then, this is the recipe for you! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles are creamy, crunchy, silky and oh, so sweet… I always like to make my family a special treat for Valentine’s Day. Even though the …
Are you looking for something delicious to make for dinner tonight? Our Quick and Easy Goulash recipe is exactly what you need! This recipe only requires a few ingredients and it takes less than an hour to make…from pulling out the ingredients to sitting down at the table. You can even throw in some corn, …
Need some new pasta recipes for dinner? Look no further – this post contains 6 delicious pasta recipes that you can quickly and easily make on any night of the week. Each recipe is simple to make on a busy night and elegant enough to prepare for a dinner party. And most require just simple …
Looking for some new ways to prepare your pasta for dinner? Here’s 8 delicious spaghetti recipes you have to try – and these aren’t your average spaghetti recipes, either! In fact, there is only 1 that even resembles the traditional dish. The rest are something new altogether! Each of these meals offers a unique way …
Need a quick and easy recipe for dinner? Try this chicken & broccoli casserole recipe! It’s super easy to make and tastes delicious any day of the week! Chicken & Broccoli Casserole is the perfect go to recipe when you can’t think of anything else to add to the menu or you’re just not interested …
Surprise your kids or treat yourself with this creamy and delicious Macaroni and Tomato Casserole. It’s the ultimate comfort food for lunch or dinner! When I was a little girl, I couldn’t wait to go to my Gram’s house on Saturday because she always made the best lunches. One of my favorite lunch recipes that …
Looking for a twist on your usual Spaghetti dinner? Try my Spaghetti & Sausage Meatballs for dinner tonight! You’ll love the sweet, spicy flavor and the ease of making this meal! Spaghetti & Sausage Meatballs is a favorite in my family. It’s simple, comforting and offers just a little boost of spice that you don’t …
This slow cooker Lemon Ginger Chicken is incredible! You’re going to love it!! I can’t believe that we are still eating things like this Lemon Ginger Chicken in June, but here we are…desperately searching for cold weather foods to keep us warm. The weather this season has been absolutely ridiculous and as of this morning, …
This delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza recipe is the perfect combination of creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken and crusty pizza dough. Plus, it’s super simple to make…even on a busy weeknight! We love pizza around here and we try to have it as often as possible. But, plain, old cheese pizza can get kind of boring …
I love Root Beer Floats! And lucky for me, a local ice cream shop makes them perfectly. But, they also make a Root Beer Float Milkshake that is to die for. I’ve tried to reproduce the recipe and I just can’t seem to make it the same way. I’m sure it’s the soft serve ice …