I have been busy getting into a new meal planning routine. To me, its easy and fun making dinners and I always plan on having leftovers so that I don’t have to cook a big meal everyday. However, I NEVER plan breakfasts and even more rarely meal plan lunches. Since my kids have started preschool…
Butternut Squash is such yummy side dish. I love that it has a mild flavor so the versatility is endless! My Hasselback Butternut Squash really livens up the flavors and brings out the true butternut taste. The trick is not to over dress the squash with herbs or spices—just go light! I love using the…
This is the ultimate green bean dish! I have done green beans several different ways and let me tell you, you can’t beat the perfect bite than when you pair pine nuts and bacon with a warm, crisp green bean. It is one of our favorite side dishes at our home. We make it all…
Apple butter is one of my favorite fall staples. I remember as a kid, my family and I would always go to the farm for apples and/or pumpkins and I always made sure to get a fresh jar of apple butter. It was my favorite part of our little fall outings and I would eat…
Pumpkin Pie is my all time favorite Pie. It seriously rocks my world every thanksgiving. I recently developed a tasty, paleo pie crusts that has taken me several months to get right. *moment of silence for my poor family* who have been my taste testers. Ha. I love this pie. It’s such a treat being…
Have you ever tried making your own chicken broth? It’s easy and wayyyyyy less sodium than any store bought one. This broth also is packed with so much more flavor, you might even enjoy it by itself! It’s as simple as leaving the ingredients in a pot to simmer and then serving or freezing away….
Cranberry Sauce is such a great holiday staple. Our family goes crazy for it! I always make a pretty full batch because everyone goes for at least seconds on this yummy side! Cranberry Sauce is known to have a pretty bitter taste. I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help take that down…
Okay, I know I’ve marveled at my own food before. But guys these biscuits are just next level delicious! The honey creates a gentle-sweet center. The biscuits have a modest rise, so you can roll them into the size you will want them to be. It’s so simple to create and if your family is…
One of the best things to make your favorite dinner staples not seeing so ‘tiring’ by often repeating the same recipes is to simply change up the sides. We love carrots in all forms! This is by far, is our favorite way to cook them. The seasoning adds a subtle warmth to the flavor and…
We LOVE all forms of Mexican inspired dishes. We always live it up on taco Tuesday. I mean who doesn’t love tacos? Come on. We don’t always do the typical taco, we’ll mix it up—Especially in the cooler seasons we love making soup! This Chicken Fajita Soup has a light zesty flavor that bites back…