Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
I found this recipe in the most unlikely of places. A potluck. I know, I know. We’ve all had our share of horrible potluck food that leaves you wondering if the family that brought it actually eat such horrible food on a regular basis. But I was amazed. • It was tender and moist. • The flavor was amazing. • And it was completely… Read More
Is there anyone who doesn’t love cookies? I admit I might be one of those people who tend to eat one…then two…then three. Despite my love of cookies, I used to be horrible at making them. They were flat, crunchy, and kind of like snacking on cardboard. Poorly flavored cardboard. Then I bought a book. One single book about cookies…. Read More
Stuffed peppers are a classic. Almost everyone loves them…as long as they’re stuffed right. There are thousands of options (literally…go search Pinterest if you’re bored), but my current favorite is this quinoa and beef stuffed version. Even if you’ve never eaten quinoa, TRY it! However, if you really don’t want to, try white or brown rice instead. My favorite features… Read More
Perfect, crusty French bread. Which is better? The crusty, chewy outside? The soft, delicate inside? The combination together? Whatever your choice, this recipe is fabulous. I love it warm smothered with butter. This recipe isn’t hard. Even though it’s homemade bread, it’s straight-forward. But as with all bread, don’t be discouraged if your first loaf isn’t perfect. I’ve included step-by-step pictures… Read More
Cranberry sauce is practically a requirement for the holidays. At least for thanksgiving. And maybe Christmas. Homemade classic cranberry sauce is actually easy to make, despite how fabulous it looks on the table. The smell of cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves simmering also fills the house. The mere smell brings on the essence of the holiday season. If you’re looking for… Read More
Where to start with how fabulous this peppermint bark is? Perhaps with the white chocolate. After all, white chocolate! The milk (well, semisweet) chocolate contrasts nicely. Perhaps with the peppermint? The candy canes? The Oreos? Delicious taste aside, this recipe is easy. This is literally my favorite Christmas dessert to make. Simply because I am busy and this takes 20 minutes (tops) of… Read More
Do you end up with leftover turkey after a holiday? I know I do. It’s bane of many of family after a big holiday. I finally figured out what to do with it (besides eating sandwiches). I developed this lemon-turkey skillet, a one-pot meal that gives turkey an entirely new twist. The lemon and thyme make a vibrant dish that… Read More
Fall is a season that calls for nice, warm breakfasts. And since it has finally cooled off a bit, I decided to share some of my new fall oatmeal flavors. Pumpkin pie spice. Apple pie spice. Apple chips. Raisins. Maple. Why do I love these jars so much? These are cheap (MUCH cheaper than buying the pre-mixed versions at the store). They’re easy:… Read More