Brining poultry adds moisture to what can be a dry meat when cooked. With a little prep work the day before, this Brined and Roasted Whole Chicken will come together in minutes. This dish is easy enough for a weeknight yet fancy enough to serve to at a dinner party. For those who aren’t comfortable… Continue reading Brined and Roasted Whole Chicken
Hoop frames are a simple and affordable way to protect your garden and extend the growing season. This year on our small farm, we are working to increase our production for sale at farmers’ markets. One of the ways we are doing this is to make our family garden into a market garden. While many… Continue reading Simple Garden Hoop Frames
Too often, granola leaves me wanting more…more flavor, more toasty flavors, and more goodness for my body. Homemade Vanilla Chai Granola covers all the bases. It tastes great, has a good balance of cinnamon/cardamom/allspice/ginger like my favorite chai tea, and is made with ingredients that help my body. To be honest, I don’t purchase boxed… Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Chai Granola
Busy parents know that getting a good, healthy, homemade meal on the table in the evenings can be a challenge. With a little preplanning, Busy Mom Chicken can be a game-changer. This slow cooker chicken makes a flavorful broth and enough shredded chicken for multiple dishes and/or meals. As a working mom, I know meal… Continue reading Busy Mom Chicken: Slow Cooker Broth & Shredded Chicken
Glazed Raspberry Lemon Zucchini Bread is one of my favorite summer creations! Not only does it use fresh red raspberries and zucchini, but it tastes AMAZING! Your most picky eater will have no idea this tasty bread has a vegetable in it! As with my Glazed Blueberry Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe, this bread is a… Continue reading Glazed Raspberry Lemon Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is a summer staple at our house. Once these garden lovelies start producing, I love finding tasty ways to use the bounty. Glazed Blueberry Lemon Zucchini Bread is one of the easiest, and most delicious, ways to use these fantastic squash! Glazed Blueberry Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe… This Blueberry Lemon Zucchini Bread is… Continue reading Glazed Blueberry Lemon Zucchini Bread
Bugles are one of my favorite foods! They aren’t greasy yet have a great crunch. Homemade Caramel Bugles are the perfect combination of salty and sweet…perfect for snacking at your house or taking to someone else’s. Easy Homemade Caramel Bugles Recipe… This recipe comes from my Grandma. As I’ve mentioned previously, both of my grandmas… Continue reading Easy Homemade Caramel Bugles
A party isn’t a party without some type of meat and cheese tray. Though this might not look fancy, I see no reason Easy Beef Summer Sausage couldn’t make an appearance on your next charcuterie board. It is a Christmas tradition at our house! Making Easy Beef Summer Sausage… Like many of my recipes, this… Continue reading Easy Beef Summer Sausage
Egg-Free Birthday Cake Pancakes make the perfect birthday breakfast! They are light and fluffy, taste amazing, and have sprinkles! What more could the birthday boy or girl want? 🙂 Egg-Free Birthday Cake Pancakes Recipe… To be honest, this recipe was born from desperation. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, eggs in my area are pretty… Continue reading Egg-Free Birthday Cake Pancakes
Tacos in Pasta Shells has been a family favorite for the last decade, at least. This recipe makes a HUGE batch that you can freeze or share. I’m all about making food once and getting multiple meals. This recipe fits that standard, and your family will love you for it! Tacos in Pasta Shells Recipe…… Continue reading Tacos in Pasta Shells for a Crowd: Freeze or Share
