Chicken and rice is favorite combination at our home. What’s not to love – it’s a delicious and frugal combination? When you purchase a whole chicken it’s one of the least expensive meats and rice (even our favorite, basmati rice) is cheaper per pound than pasta. One of our staple chicken and rice meal is […]
Kid Chef Bakes :: Lemon Loaf Cake
Almost every day my youngest daughter asks if she can bake something. The funny thing is she’s not much of a sweets eater so it’s not just because she wants to eat something sweet. She just truly enjoys baking and making something for everyone to enjoy. Of course we don’t bake every day but I […]
How to eat zucchini everyday and not get tired of it
Because we grow most of our vegetables and eat very seasonally, it’s either feast or famine when it comes to zucchini and other summer squash. Right now we’re in the feast season and I’ve been looking for zucchini recipes to diversify our meals a bit so my family won’t complain about eating zucchini every day. […]
Zucchini Lasagna {it’s not about going low carb}
A few weeks ago I mentioned in the weekly newsletter that we’ve had a few overgrown zucchinis this season. This happens every year but this year we seem to be having more than normal and I already have enough dehydrated and frozen zucchini for the year. I’m trying not cook sauteed zucchini every evening and […]
Leftover Oatmeal Muffins
I don’t know about in your family but in mine I can never get the servings right when I make oatmeal by the pan. Six people should eat six servings, right? Especially when I add chopped apples, maple syrup and cinnamon. And yet, time after time I find myself with oatmeal left over. Fortunately, I […]
Dark Chocolate Cranberry bites
{Note: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterWithCraisins #CollectiveBias} Have I ever mentioned that I have a son who doesn’t eat sugar? Well, I do and it’s a good thing….usually. He will eat fruit and will put honey in his oatmeal and have maple […]
Trail mix for the college student
It’s been a little quite around in this space the last few weeks as we try to squeeze in all the summer goodness we can before Josiah leaves to go back to New York for school. We have enjoyed him being home this summer and I’m super sad to see him leave but at the […]
Canning Chili con Carne {ultimate meal in a jar}
I know, who can think of soups, especially heavy soups like chili in this heat? I do. In fact, every summer I spend a couple of days canning chili con carne and beef (or venison) stew for the winter. Why? Because it helps me feed the family home cooked meals even during the busy school […]
Strawberry Dandelion Cake with Berry Cream Frosting
Yep, I’m aware that those are NOT dandelions on the strawberry dandelion cake. But Esther and her friends wanted to put edible flowers on the cake and it was late and they couldn’t find any dandelions that were open so they picked nasturtiums. I could make the cake again and decorate it with dandelions but […]
Cheesecake Bar {for a crowd}
Last weekend Gabriel, our third son, graduated from high school. Our local homeschool community does a really great job at honoring our graduates by hosting a group graduation ceremony. Each graduate gets to put together a slide show that is played and the parents can briefly talk before giving their student his diploma. It’s super fun! After […]