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”
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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”
Farmer Cheese & Macadamia Sweet Rolls
Sweet rolls tend to take patience and a little bit of effort to make; however, they are worth every second. We have a small local shop that makes amazing cinnamon rolls that my husband and I both drool over. Sometimes it’s nice to change up flavor profiles and steer away from tradition. When my sisterContinue reading “Farmer Cheese & Macadamia Sweet Rolls”
Cheese Stuffed Shells
On weeknights I struggle to find easy and healthy meals for our family. There is such a small window of time between the end of the work day and the kids bed time and I don’t like spending that entire time in the kitchen. These cheese stuffed shells are perfect because I can get themContinue reading “Cheese Stuffed Shells”
Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings always reminds me of my Grandma. She was such an amazing cook and sometimes it seemed like she was able to put together amazing dishes right out of thin air. I know skills like that come with time – but I honestly believe she had a natural instinct for cooking. I mayContinue reading “Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings”
Gemstone Suncatchers
My oldest has had such a hard time transitioning to sisterhood. She loves her sister but hates that my attention is so divided. Doing small projects with her helps stimulate her need for creativity and helps strengthen our bond. When I asked if she wanted to make Mother’s Day gifts this year for her GrandmasContinue reading “Gemstone Suncatchers”
Wildflower Seed Bombs
I love projects that I can get my oldest daughter to help me with; she loved getting her hands messy on this one. With warmer weather right around the corner we have both been itching to watch flowers grow and this little project helped us to stifle some of our springtime cabin fever. These seedsContinue reading “Wildflower Seed Bombs”
Rustic Maple Cake
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”
Crock Pot Root Beer Moonshine
My husband works hard to keep our family provided for and our house running. He rarely asks for anything- and when he does I make it happen. So, when he asked me to make some root beer moonshine I was more than happy to oblige. Essentially what you’re doing with the crock pot is makingContinue reading “Crock Pot Root Beer Moonshine”
The Petite Homestead 