Hamburger helper is the ultimate comfort food and can be enjoyed any time of the year. Learn how to make gluten-free hamburger helper in one pot for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. I remember eating hamburger helper a lot as a kid and it was always a crowd-pleaser. Even though the box hamburger helper is good, dare I say great? It does not compare to a homemade from scratch hamburger helper. With just a few simple ingredient swaps, hamburger helper can be a healthy and gluten-free … [Read more...]
Homemade Instant Pot Yogurt
I love making homemade yogurt in my instant pot. It is healthier, cheaper, and absolutely delicious. Making instant pot yogurt is so easy to do and makes the perfect yogurt every single time. Yogurt makes such an easy breakfast or a healthy snack. It is a staple food in our home! I make a gallon of yogurt every week and we use it in smoothies, parfaits, or eat it plain. Without an instant pot, making homemade yogurt is quite the process, to say the least. It involved thermometers, … [Read more...]
Easy Sausage and Potato Skillet
Made with smoked sausage, new potatoes, red peppers, and onions, this sausage and potato skillet is the perfect one-dish meal. It is such an easy and delicious sausage recipe, perfect for busy weeknight dinners! My family loves anything with sausage, whether on a sourdough pizza or in a breakfast casserole. The best thing about this skillet is that it is so easy and can be whipped up in less than 30-minutes. This sausage and potato skillet will quickly become a family favorite, and it … [Read more...]
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage
Stuffed acorn squash with sausage and apples is a sweet yet savory fall dish that everyone will love. Baked with all the fall flavors and spices, stuffed acorn squash is a healthy family meal that is simple to make. Baked acorn squash pairs perfectly with spicy sausage and sweet apples. Stuffed with vegetables and topped with cheese, this fall meal is healthy and delicious. Stuffed acorn squash ranks pretty high on my favorite fall meals list; not only is it tasty, but it is also … [Read more...]
Beef Shank Stew
Beef shank stew is a delicious comfort food loaded with vegetables, nutritious broth, and delicate meat. This slow cooker beef shank recipe makes the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family. Beef shank stew made in the slow cooker will quickly become a family favorite. Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food and can be made up ahead of time with little effort. It is loaded with carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, and more! Once or twice a year, we purchase a quarter of a steer from … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread Recipe
Do you have an abundance of fresh zucchini rolling in from the garden right now? Turn some of that goodness into a gluten-free zucchini bread recipe that is absolutely delicious, easy to make, and healthy. It is moist, full of flavor and the best way to use up all that zucchini that is in season right now. Every year my husband and I plant a big garden with every intention of weeding, watering and doing general care. It usually takes a month or two for us to realize quite … [Read more...]
Healthy Watermelon Slushie Recipe
Nothing says summer like a cool slice of watermelon on a hot day. This healthy watermelon slushie takes refreshing to a whole new level! Homemade slushies are easy to make and absolutely delicious. Making your own slushie at home is a much healthier option and just as delicious! This watermelon slushie is made with fresh melon and key limes. My kids love watermelon and most of the time, I just cut into it and give them a slice. Though that is delicious, I decided to dabble into slushie making. … [Read more...]
Healthy Strawberry Jam with Real Fruit
This homemade healthy strawberry jam is absolutely delicious, perfectly sweet, and made with real fruit. Making your own jam doesn't have to be hard and will taste better than any store-bought kind. Tis' the season for an abundance of fresh berries and vegetables! Just another reason to love summertime! I love to take the kids strawberry picking in the spring, peach picking in the summer, and of course, apple and pear picking in the fall. All are such fun outings and I love showing the kids … [Read more...]
Healthy Hamburger and Potato Casserole
This easy beef casserole with potatoes makes the perfect weeknight dinner and is so delicious. Making healthy dinners that are filling and simple to make is a must for family dinners. Do you ever start cooking dinner without even knowing what you are making? I do this all the time! When my kids ask what we are having, I say, "food." To be honest, oftentimes, I don't even know what we are having myself. A couple of nights ago, my daughter wanted to help make dinner and before I even got … [Read more...]
Homemade Sourdough Bread with Einkorn Flour
I love a loaf of homemade sourdough bread with einkorn flour. It is delicious, fresh, and the best comfort food. Sourdough bread goes well with any meal, makes delicious sandwiches, or can be enjoyed by itself. This sourdough bread recipe is simple and doesn't require any special equipment. We have been on a sourdough kick for quite some time. In fact, I have had a starter in my kitchen for almost a decade. I love that I can make a healthy loaf of sourdough bread without having to run to … [Read more...]
Sourdough French Toast
This sourdough french toast recipe is absolutely delicious and will quickly become a family favorite. French toast is the perfect weekend breakfast or great for brunch. Sourdough french toast makes the traditional recipe healthier and tastier. Over the weekend, my husband made french toast and I realized I didn't have my favorite recipe on the blog. Sourdough bread makes delicious french toast. the bread holds up better when soaking it in the batter. And when using sourdough bread for french … [Read more...]
Homemade Sourdough Pancakes
Homemade sourdough pancakes will quickly become a breakfast staple in your home. Sourdough pancakes are packed with nutrients, full of flavor, fluffy, and delicious. I am always looking for healthy breakfast ideas for my kids. Most days, we eat fried or scrambled eggs; they are such troopers! So a couple of days a week, I like to switch it up for them. I started incorporating sourdough pancakes into their diet and have had zero complaints. We have gone through a couple of phases when … [Read more...]
Sausage Sourdough Pizza Recipe
Turn pizza night into a healthy family dinner with the perfect sausage sourdough pizza recipe. The sourdough pizza crust is one of the easiest pizza crusts you will ever make, and it is so delicious. Sourdough pizza dough is healthier than a conventional pizza crust, loaded with live cultures and rich in probiotics. We love a good pizza night around here, I mean, who doesn't? My kids are not picky eaters by any means, but they definitely have preferences on the foods they eat. Sourdough … [Read more...]
Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Red Potatoes
Cast-iron roast chicken with red potatoes will quickly become a family favorite. This one-pot meal is perfect for Sunday dinner or a busy weeknight meal. This chicken is seasoned perfectly, juicy, crispy, and at the same time, simple to make. You can't go wrong with this easy chicken dish! I love to cook in cast-iron. It makes the meat crispy and cooks everything so evenly. Cast-iron is a healthy alternative for non-stick cookware and can actually add traces of iron to your … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Bone Broth
Learn how to make organic bone broth for a delicious superfood to add to your diet. This simple recipe is made right in the instant pot for a bone broth recipe that gels every time. Bone broth is a staple food in our home year-round, though a big bowl of broth tastes much better on cold days. My family all turn up their noses when they come in on hot summer days to soup, but I really am not sorry. Bone broth is loaded with vitamins and nutrients that make it a known … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning
This gluten-free taco seasoning is so delicious and healthy. No weird added ingredients in this one! It is also a whole30 approved taco seasoning made with spices that are perfect for any Mexican dish, taco night, or busy weeknight dinners. TACO SEASONING GLUTEN-FREE Taco seasoning can add so much flavor to any dish, not just Mexican. I like to add it to soups, tacos, sheet pan fajitas, and casseroles. Mexican is kind of my go-to meal, especially when I don't have any plans for … [Read more...]
Meal Prep to Go
Easy meal prep to go for healthy lunches or dinners. These healthy meal prep ideas are simple to make and only require a few ingredients which can be eaten cold and on the go. Watch how I prep one week's worth of healthy lunches in one hour using a whole chicken. MEAL PREP TO GO Coming up with healthy meal ideas can be hard. Those ideas are even harder when you are trying to meal prep on the go! If you work outside the home or attend school, finding healthy meals for lunch is extremely … [Read more...]
Whole30 Chili
Best healthy whole30 chili! Loaded with vegetables, fresh tomatoes, and meat, you won't even notice this is a bean-free chili recipe. This recipe will make a perfect and delicious healthy weeknight dinner. Whole30 beef chili will quickly become a family favorite and can be enjoyed year-round. WHOLE30 CHILI It is so hard to pick an all-time favorite meal, but chili is sure to be near the top of the list. Chili is such a comfort food and delicious on those cold winter days. It is one of … [Read more...]
Paleo Bacon Avocado Fries
Paleo bacon avocado fries are an easy appetizer perfect for New Year’s Eve, Christmas, or any other holiday. This whole30 approved appetizer is crispy with a spicy kick for the best flavor. You’re going to love these paleo-approved, whole30 compliant, healthy bacon-wrapped avocado fries. PALEO BACON AVOCADO FRIES These bacon avocado fries are a must-have appetizer for any and all occasions! How can you go wrong with anything wrapped in bacon? Ya can't! Having a healthy … [Read more...]
30-Day Clean Eating Meal Plan
This 30-day clean eating meal plan will make eating healthy easier than ever! You will find this clean eating guide includes one month of healthy breakfasts, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes. Plus, kitchen essentials and a grocery checklist for the entire month. Get your 30-day clean eating meal plan with over 100 recipes, a one-month meal plan, and a complete grocery list HERE. Sometimes the idea of eating healthy can seem overwhelming. It is hard to know where to start or what to … [Read more...]
