Homemade Refried Beans
Homemade refried beans is crazy easy BUT you will be ruined for the taste of anything you’ll get from a can or a restaurant. So… proceed with caution. My husband taught me how to do this (I must give credit…
Nourishing Potato Soup
This Nourishing Potato Soup recipe was concocted when the whole household was fighting a cold. Chicken stock (or broth) is truly healing – so I knew we needed it in large amounts. I warmed some frozen stock and threw in…
Lavender Lemonade
Summer is here and those long, hot days call for cold refreshments. Who doesn’t love some Lavender Lemonade? It’s tart and sweet and floral all in one sip. Why use Lavender in Lemonade? Lavender is relatively easy to grow and…
Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan is restaurant quality… and beyond. This recipe is easy to follow and you’ll feel like a gourmet cook when you present homemade chicken parmesan for dinner. It’s completely nourishing, fulfilling, and no one will complain…
Creamy Shrimp and Grits
There are a few varieties of shrimp and grits and if you’re looking for something with a Cajun leaning, this is not it. This Creamy Shrimp and Grits recipe has been my favorite for years. And ever since I’ve started…
How to Make Home Ground Grits + 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Not surprisingly (I hope), grits are one of those foods that are simply better made from scratch. When I say “made from scratch” I don’t mean not choosing the instant kind. I mean: transforming dried whole corn kernels into cornmeal…
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Remember microwaving frozen chicken pot pies when you were a kid? I sure do. For me, nothing says “childhood comfort” like this classic dish. I’m so pleased to share with you a homemade chicken pot pie that calls for all…
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream made from Raw Milk & Eggs
Want to get more egg yolks in your diet? Do you have backyard chickens and therefore an overabundance of eggs as spring transitions into summer? Let’s make some delicious vanilla custard ice cream with as many egg yolks as possible.…
Double Chocolate Cake
Looking for a “healthy” double chocolate cake? This is it. Listen, I didn’t say “diet” (I will never say diet), this cake is loaded with sugar, but it’s made from fresh milled flour and all real ingredients. It’s not going…