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Cheesy Eggs on Toast with Mushrooms and Leafy Greens
I was recently stuck in a rut with breakfast and getting tired of the same old same old. Then I decided to take a few extra minutes to add some...
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Crispy, Clumpy Granola that Doesn't Taste Homemade
I discovered a secret addition and a few techniques that yield a granola with snackable clusters.
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Spinach and Cheese Egg Quiche
This egg quiche is great leftover and makes an easy-to-reheat breakfast.
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Chocolate Chip Coconut Cashew Bars (Homemade Lara Bars)
Inspired by store bought Lara Bars, this easy recipe is a no-bake treat made primarily with nuts, dates, and coconut.
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5 Tips for Less Stress and More Peace in Your Kitchen
As a mom of two toddlers, I've come up with a few things that have helped me reduce my stress and have more peace in the kitchen.
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Our Family's Favorite Roasted Salsa Recipe
We roast the tomatoes on the grill, but the oven works as well.
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One Pan Dinner: Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with Potato Wedges, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ranch
Here's a family-pleasing meal that's easy to make AND easy to clean up!
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"Tastes Like Summer" Salad
I came up with this recipe because I wanted a salad that would showcase the best of summer flavors.
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How to Make Spiralized Zucchini Noodles
Did you know you can turn zucchini into noodles AKA "zoodles"?
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My Family's Favorite Way to Cook Green Beans
We've tried sauteing them, roasting them, blanching them, canning them, and freezing them but this method is still our favorite way to cook green beans.
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Frosted Maple Rhubarb Cookies (Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free)
These soft and fluffy summer cookies are studded with bits of rhubarb and coconut and covered in cream cheese frosting.
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Herbed Chicken Salad
This is one of several easy meals that I use in rotation on busy days. They are completely made from scratch but only take about 30 minutes to prepare.
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How to Care for and Use a Sourdough Starter
Learn what, when, and how to feed your sourdough starter for successful baking.
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie with Hidden Broccoli Microgreens (Toddler Approved)
You and your kids will love this colorful purple smoothie that is full of nutrients!
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Healthy Family Picnic + Places to Picnic near Sioux Falls
Here are my family's favorite nature areas around Sioux Falls and some ideas of easy to pack healthy picnic foods.
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Microgreens: Health Benefits and Recipes for These Supercharged Greens
What are microgreens? How healthy are they? How to eat them?
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Easy Peel Hardboiled Eggs
This method makes hard boiled so easy to peel that even a two year old can do it!
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Easy Breakfast Sausage Patties Made With Ground Beef or Pork
Finding easy home made alternatives to processed meat products is a huge win for me. These breakfast sausage patties are great with pastured eggs for a protein packed breakfast to...
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The Key to Knowing WHEN to Plant Your Garden
I used to be so confused and uncertain about when was the right time to plant our garden. But no longer!
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3 Things You Can Make with a Flopped Loaf of Bread (and 1 Thing You Shouldn't Make)
Learning to bake bread is a journey, and along the way, there will probably be some loaves of bread that "flop". But don't let them go to waste!
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My Top 3 Resources for Learning About Sourdough Bread
One book, one article, and one video that have been helpful for me in my sourdough journey.
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Must-Have Tools for Making Sourdough Bread
My kitchen is small so each item I own has to earn its keep. Here are tools that I consider essential for sourdough break making, followed by some optional items...
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Easy Beginner Sourdough Bread
If you have recently acquired some sourdough starter and are excited to make your first loaf of bread, this recipe is for you!
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Curry Butternut Soup
This smooth butternut soup is spiced with curry flavors and excellent topped with yogurt and fresh herbs.
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Better Than Subway Double Chocolate Cookies
My husband claims these taste "better than Subway cookies". I've not had Subway cookies myself, so can't verify that claim, but will offer these up for your judgment. Using unrefined sugar,...
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Superfood Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
With the addition of microgreens and flaxseed, this smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse to start your day!
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Soft and Fluffy Sourdough Hamburger Buns or Dinner Rolls
These sourdough buns provide a happy home for your grassfed burgers, but they can also be shaped into dinner rolls and eaten warm drizzled with honey.
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Whole Wheat Sourdough Pita Pockets
Whole wheat pitas made with sourdough starter provide a healthy pocket for chicken salad, roast beef, or scrambled eggs.
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My Favorite Sourdough Recipes from Around the Internet
Here I'm sharing tried and true sourdough recipes and information that I've found on other websites.
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Anna's Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Sourdough bread made with whole wheat flour? Yes it can be done!
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Pumpkin Custard (Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie!)
Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite desserts. With this pumpkin custard, I get to enjoy the same sweet cinnamon-spiced flavors of pumpkin pie in a creamy custard topped with a...
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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This husband-approved recipe features baked sweet potatoes topped with Philly cheesesteak style ground beef, peppers, and cheese.
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Eggplant Strata
Strata is typically a breakfast casserole made with eggs and cubed bread. In my version, the addition of soft spongy eggplant reduces the amount of bread used and adds more...
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My Favorite Easy Refrigerator Pickles (Claussen Dill Pickle Clones)
My friend Jill originally shared this recipe with me. After making them myself, I have added a few notes to make the process easy for you!
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Cheeseburger Soup- Your Family Will Love (Gluten and Grain Free)
This hearty soup has all the fun flavors of a cheeseburger with plenty of protein from the beef, milk, and cheese.
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Rainbow Chicken Curry Soup
This colorful and flavorful soup is a great way to use up a refrigerator or freezer full of veggies.
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Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps
I combined the sauce from my Thai Chicken Pizza recipe with crunchy veggies, precooked chicken, and herbs all wrapped up in a tortilla. It is easy to make ahead and pack for on-the-go meals.
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Best Way to Cook Pastured Chicken Legs in the Oven
After experimenting with different methods, I've finally found the best way to bake chicken legs that yields the best result with minimum effort.
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Filipino Fried Eggplant (A Recipe from Our Honeymoon)
This may be the ugliest looking food on this blog, but I promise this fried eggplant is delicious- soft and silky on the inside with a crispy seasoned crust.
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Roasted Garlic and Heirloom Tomato Soup
This tomato soup is super easy to make and rich with tomato, garlic, and basil flavor.
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Mini Eggplant Pizzas
These mini eggplant pizzas are one of my favorite ways to enjoy eggplant.
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Top 3 Ways to Use Edible Flowers
With these 3 easy ideas, you can instantly turn an ordinary dish into a beautiful work of art.
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3 Ingredient Vitamin C Gummies for Kids
With only 3 ingredients, these gummy vitamins are quick to make and have proved to be an easy and fun way to get a toddler to take vitamins.
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Creamy Mushroom Sage Chicken and Rice Skillet
The flavor of fresh sage leaves complements the mushrooms in this comforting chicken and rice skillet.
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Four Ingredient Very Berry Soft Serve (Dairy and Sugar Free)
Here's an easy to make dessert or afternoon snack that the whole family will enjoy. You can feel good about making them this dairy free and sugar free treat that's full of antioxidant...
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Keto Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
These moist cakey cookies are full of rich cheesecake flavor and lightly sweetened.
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