It’s been hotter than all get out here lately; and as much as I love cooking, the last thing I want to do is stand over a hot stove when its time to make dinner right now. These Fish Cakes are perfect to whip up on a hot summer evening, or any time really. They …
I’ve been doing a lot of baking with sourdough lately. I made my own starter from scratch using the recipe here back in March. I’m a bit of a sourdough novice myself, but I’m really enjoying learning and experimenting! Sourdough starter needs to be fed on a relatively regular schedule to stay alive and active. The …
Dear Wacky Cake: There are so many reasons I love you. First of all, you are small and the perfect size for my family of four. After two days, there are no leftovers to contend with. You do not tempt me from my counter top all week. I love that I can make a treat …
Hello Friends! It’s been a good long while since I’ve posted an article. We have been SO incredibly busy on our little homestead and this new homeschooling, work from home routine, and the general weirdness happening now, has taken some getting used to. So I thought I’d take some time and let you all in …
This Quiche recipe comes from my dad’s kitchen. It’s fancy enough for a brunch, simple enough for a breakfast and hearty enough for a dinner. I love how versatile it is. You can add in any meat, cheese and vegetables that your family likes to eat, or use it as an opportunity to clean out …
I’ve tried my fair share of potato salads over the years at picnics, parties, and family functions. They always look so delicious, but every time I take a bite, I’m disappointed. The problem is, I’m not much of a mayo fan. I attribute it to a bad tuna sandwich I ate as a kid that …
I don’t know about you but I love a good dip. This homemade guacamole is super simple to make and totally delicious. Caution: it will give you dragon breath, but don’t let that stop you! It can be made in either the food processor (my personal preference) or in a bowl with a fork or potato …
Is there anybody out there NOT trying to get their kids to eat more fruits and veggies? I know we sometime struggle to get in our recommended daily dose! This Breakfast Berry Smoothie is a great way to start the day. It’s full of healthful ingredients and tastes delicious without being loaded with extra sugar …
In case you couldn’t tell, I love recipes that are quick, easy, and cheap to make. This Crispy Onion Pork definitely fits that bill. It has only four ingredients (five if you count black pepper) and it’s ready in less than a half an hour! My grandmother used to make this with whole cut up …
Quesadillas are one of our go-to weekend lunches. The ingredients are super inexpensive and they are really versatile. You can include anything you like between those two tortillas! We often make basic bean and cheese as in the recipe below but have also done pizza quesadillas replacing the beans with leftover pasta sauce and the …
