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Basic Bread Pudding
I did not grow up having bread pudding, but after I’d been a homemaker for a few years and I was staring at my budget spreadsheet, it became a staple in our house. Anytime I have a bread end, an extra hamburger bun, a stale bagel…I cube it up and stick it in a big…
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Master the Spatchcock Method for Perfect Roast Chicken
Roasting a whole chicken is a great skill to learn and it’s not as hard as it might seem. I’m a huge fan of the “flattened” chicken method, or spatchcock method. The first thing I do when I’m going to roast a chicken is to mix up my seasoning. Equal parts garlic powder, salt, and…
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Preservation: Mustang Grape Jelly
Remember a few days ago, when I wrote about picking Mustang grapes? Well, we got 8 pounds. Within two days I had seven jars of grape jelly and 6 cups of grape juice for fresh drinking. Now a bit of transparency: grape jelly isn’t my favorite. I have always been fully in the strawberry jam…
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How To Fold a Burrito
The other day, I shared how to cook beans in the pressure cooker. I wanted to share our favorite way to enjoy beans: the humble but scrumptious bean burrito! The best and easiest way to make refried beans is to simply put the whole beans in a pot and mash them with a potato masher.…
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Basic, Easy Beer Bread
This is a family favorite for weeknight dinners, and I have been known to deliver this, warm from my oven, to neighbors and friends. It is always a hit and it’s easily adaptable, with only five ingredients. The flavor will largely depend on what kind of beer you use, so do try to pick one…
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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade and DIY Fountains
We had our church community group over last week for an ice cream social and in some ways, a little introduction to our much-prayed-for new home. Well over forty people ate ice cream and had a blast, with kids ranging in age from zero to seven running all over. The hit with the kids, oddly…
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The Easiest Rice Pudding
We all have those recipes, the ones that are so adaptable and always a hit. Rice pudding is that for my family. Not only is it whole food and budget-friendly, it’s delicious. I have a general base that I start with and love to do a few variations, depending on what I have on hand.…
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Easy Whole Food Breakfasts for Busy Mornings
…That are also nutritious and easy to make. I generally keep a rotation of breakfast foods going that invariably include a protein plus a carb. This is the magic formula that keeps my children full and energized until lunch, not to mention I feel absolutely guilt free on the occasional donut morning. A little homemade…
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Spicy Creamed Corn
My mother-in-law visited this past weekend for her birthday. When I asked if she wanted me to cook her anything in particular, this corn dish is what she requested. It has a little kick from the jalapeños, but the corn and cheese make it mild enough that my kids even enjoyed it.
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Parmesan Chicken Sheet Pan
This recipe checks all the boxes for me: easy, nutritious, affordable, and delicious. I originally adapted it from a local grocery store nearby and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Ingredients 2 pounds chicken breast, cubed into 1-inch pieces 2 cups broccoli florets 1 red onion, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pesto…
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