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…
Classic Chili
This Classic Chili has to be my favorite recipe… and that’s saying a lot. It was one that I mastered early on when I was learning how to cook, and it always saves me when I just haven’t thought about…
Skillet BBQ Chicken Nachos
In my healthy eating journey, this was one of the first recipes I added to our monthly rotation. BBQ Chicken Nachos? You say that’s healthy? And I say: it all depends on the ingredients. Often times, I think people confuse…
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Cocktail
Typically, I present to you healthy meals or beverages – this cocktail is NOT that. But, it is simple and completely delicious. Ready to make a jam cocktail? Sure you are, live a little. In addition to cooking from scratch,…
Beans and Rice with Sausage
I love one-pot meals and this is another staple for my family. I keep these Beans and Rice ingredients on hand so I can throw this together in a pinch. Add Flavor to Rice For this Beans and Rice dish,…
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili is a lovely departure from the more traditional chili recipe (which I also love and make often). With the help of a slow cooker – like a Crock Pot – this becomes an easy meal to throw…
Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef
Unfortunately, the school cafeteria version of Shepherd’s Pie left a bad taste in my mouth (literally) for this dish. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I actually gave it another try… and loved it! Shepherd’s Pie with ground…
How to Source Meat from a Local Farm
My preferred way to buy meat is to source from local farms. You’ll find that most farmers put their heart and soul into what they produce. I am not shy about asking someone exactly what is in their chicken feed…
Beef and Rice Casserole
When I haven’t planned something for dinner, I have a few staple ground beef recipes that I lean on. Ground beef thaws quickly and is so versatile. In next to no time I can have a pot of chili simmering…