Peach Blackberry Yogurt Bark

We have accumulated so much snow in the last two days if feels as though winter is trying to catch up for being so mild. While I love fresh snow – I typically get cabin fever this time of the year and fall into a poor mood. Two things usually give me a pick-me-up duringContinue reading “Peach Blackberry Yogurt Bark”

Dutch Oven Chicken Leg Quarters

I have a couple meals that I always keep the ingredients on hand to fit into my weekly meal planning when I’m needing something I know tastes good and is kid friendly. This happens to be one of my tried and true recipes. Because it’s all made in the same pot the flavors meld togetherContinue reading “Dutch Oven Chicken Leg Quarters”

Dehydrated Pineapple Slices

With my oldest I had horrible morning sickness that lingered for months. It was miserable. Thankfully, with my youngest it only lasted a couple weeks. With both pregnancies there were really only a few things that helped to take the edge off with the nausea so I could operate like a normal person during theContinue reading “Dehydrated Pineapple Slices”

Dehydrated Cucumber Chips

I always have this time period after the holidays where I feel gross from all the high fat foods and sugary sweets. My method for getting back on track with healthy eating has been to incorporate plant based meals into our diet with healthy vegetarian alternatives to some of our favorite snacks. These cucumber chipsContinue reading “Dehydrated Cucumber Chips”

Butternut Squash Banana Bundt Cake

Have you ever gotten to the end of the week and looked in the fridge and wondered, “now what am I going to do with that?” That’s essentially what happened to me when I whipped up this recipe. I very avidly meal plan and try to the best of my ability to use up everythingContinue reading “Butternut Squash Banana Bundt Cake”

Skillet Turkey Meatloaf

My husband and I have very different family recipes for meatloaf; his happens to have oatmeal and barbecue sauce while mine has fresh grated carrots and onions and breadcrumbs. Honestly, the only part they really have in common is that they both have a brown sugar glaze. Part of my kitchen journey has been toContinue reading “Skillet Turkey Meatloaf”

Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken

I love the way roasted chicken smells; it reminds me so much of when my mom would make homemade chicken noodle soup when I was little. Food made from scratch always has a more wholesome smell and taste to it. I enjoy the way the scent permeates through my home and when you walk throughContinue reading “Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken”

Savory Pumpkin Quiche

Firstly, I want to say thank you to all our Veterans for your service. My husband was a service member for eleven years and I personally believe these men and women do not get enough recognition for the time and energy they put into serving our country. Secondly, let’s talk about one of my absoluteContinue reading “Savory Pumpkin Quiche”