After maple syrup season comes to a close I enjoy finding ways to use up our liquid gold that’s not just pancakes. This rustic style breakfast cake is a healthier choice because we are not using refined sugars or oils. If you’re craving something sweet and want to use healthier whole ingredients then this isContinue reading “Rustic Maple Cake”
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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Tomato Soup
Soup is my comfort food. When I’ve had long, exhausting days or I’m feeling under the weather I pull together a pot of soup for us. There’s just something about it that warms me from the inside out. This chicken and tomato soup is one of my all-time favorite recipes. The best part about thisContinue reading “Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Tomato Soup”
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchiladas
My grandma used to live in southern Texas and my parents lived in San Antonio shortly after they were married. They often reminisce about street tacos and making tamales and tortillas. Tex-mex style food was definitely a staple and favorite in our home when I was little. I still enjoy it – but I putContinue reading “Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchiladas”
Slow Cooker Sausage & Veggie Soup
The temperature fluctuates so much in Northern Michigan in the springtime. We can have snow, rain and sometimes 70 degree days with sunshine. I starting dreaming of fresh summer vegetables, but still love hearty warm dinners on cold days. This soup fits the bill of being fresh and savory. Because my kids are young andContinue reading “Slow Cooker Sausage & Veggie Soup”
Sunshine Muffins
When the days start getting longer and the snow starts melting I begin dreaming of summertime foods. There isn’t much better than fresh vegetables from the garden and dinner hot off the grill. These muffins are full of fresh flavors that definitely curb my fresh food cravings, while still being on the healthier side. ThereContinue reading “Sunshine Muffins”
Dehydrated Zucchini Chips
Zucchini is one of those vegetables I can get my entire family to eat. It’s so easy to grow and is very prolific so we love finding new ways to enjoy it. All of us enjoy these zucchini chips and they are actually very easy to dehydrate. Beware – one batch isn’t going to beContinue reading “Dehydrated Zucchini Chips”
Elderberry Syrup
My family stays relatively healthy. Much of that has to do with our diet and lifestyle choices, but I contribute much of it to working hard building up our immune systems. Elderberry syrup is full of immune system boosting properties and is quick and easy to make. Elderberries are a little wonder fruit. They areContinue reading “Elderberry Syrup”
Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
My husband and oldest daughter are serious peanut butter lovers – it’s definitely a staple in our pantry. I’m constantly sneaking it into different snacks and this one happened to be a huge hit! There are a few substitutions you can make to better fit your family’s preferences. You can substitute your favorite nut butterContinue reading “Peanut Butter Cereal Bars”
Fire Cider Health Tonic
Fermenting, infusions and extracts have become a recent hobby of mine. My husband laughs whenever he finds one of my new “science experiments” in our pantry. He’s a great sport about all of it though. Thankfully he wasn’t around when I initially put this fire cider together; he’s not the biggest fan of horseradish. IContinue reading “Fire Cider Health Tonic”
Skillet Porcupine Meatballs
My oldest daughter happens to be in that stage where she will maybe eat five different meals (fun, right?). I’m constantly searching for ways to change up the foods she will eat to avoid dullness in my meal planning. Porcupine meatballs was one of my favorite meals as a child. My sister and I usedContinue reading “Skillet Porcupine Meatballs”
The Petite Homestead 