November is a busy month for our family – and not just because of thanksgiving. We transition our gardens over for the winter, reinforce our chicken coop for cold weather and begin decorating our home for the holidays. My birthday and opening day of firearm season for whitetail deer falls around the same time andContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies”
Category Archives: Recipes
Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
When feeding a crowd I have a couple recipes that I use; pulled pork is always a crowd pleaser as it appeals to both kids and adults. There are endless ways to flavor and cook the pork. This Dutch oven method is incredibly easy and the apple balsamic barbecue sauce is a perfect flavor combinationContinue reading “Dutch Oven Pulled Pork”
Baked Apple Oatmeal Cups
When I started having kids I imagined sitting at the bottom of a ski hill or on the side of a horse arena cheering my kiddos on. I never imagined I would be sitting on the sidelines of a soccer field in soggy wet grass being pelted with intensely cold wind. There was one momentContinue reading “Baked Apple Oatmeal Cups”
Summer Squash & Bacon Quiche
When the weather starts turning cooler I find myself wanting to use my oven more to cook. This quiche is an easy recipe that takes little time to prepare for a warm breakfast or dinner. to make a lighter version of this – just omit the crust and shorten the baking time! The bulk ofContinue reading “Summer Squash & Bacon Quiche”
Easy Kids School Lunch Prep Ideas
I started packing lunches for my daughters when she was two and when my husband switched jobs And working very long hours I started packing his lunch as well. My mornings became crazy with getting everything packed and everyone out the door – it was a nightmare. Meal prepping became my go to on SundayContinue reading “Easy Kids School Lunch Prep Ideas”
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
As gardening season starts winding down, what I consider to be soup season is just starting to pick up in Northern Michigan. It might still be occasionally warm late in the day; however, the evenings and nights become chilly quickly. A bowl of warm soup with crusty bread always makes me feel happy at theContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Soup”
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Right after my youngest was born a friend baked me these delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that had a secret ingredient in them – zucchini. They were absolutely divine and I knew I needed to come up with my own recipe. Since I have an over abundance of shredded zucchini in my freezer I threwContinue reading “Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Fudgy Eggplant Chocolate Cake
Some of my favorite recipes have hidden healthy ingredients in them. This one happens to have a good helping of eggplant. Did I lose you yet? Keep reading – I promise these are well worth the effort. Eggplants are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They may also help improve your heart health as wellContinue reading “Fudgy Eggplant Chocolate Cake”
Scallop Squash Pie
Summertime is my favorite time of the year. Long days at the beach, cold treats and full gardens make summers fun in Northern Michigan. Summer squash grows well here and I’m constantly finding new ways to use up these delicious, bountiful vegetables. I used white scallop squash as the base for the pie. It reallyContinue reading “Scallop Squash Pie”
Frozen Blueberry Lemonade
When it’s hot outside there’s not much that’s better than a glass of fresh cold lemonade. My family spent many summers putting up hay for our horses on the hottest days in July and we always had lemonade on hand to help keep us moving. And when I was pregnant with my oldest, my biggestContinue reading “Frozen Blueberry Lemonade”
The Petite Homestead 