Category Archives: Dinner

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Now that all my kids can eat cheese, we’ve started making pizza together at least every other week.  My kids love patting out the dough and adding the toppings themselves.  I love how excited they are to help in the … Continue reading

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Lovely Lasagna

My sister, Rachel, has this amazing recipe for lasagna, which is very similar to the lasagna we grew up with our mom making, but with the addition of herbs and different cheeses to make it even more tasty!  I haven’t … Continue reading

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Extra Healthy Chili

This chili recipe has evolved quite a bit over the last 8 years.  The original recipe was given to me by my sister at my bridal shower, and I stuck to it for years, but as I tried to find … Continue reading

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Curbing The Cravings with Mom’s “BBQ” Recipe

I’ve been craving some delicious, healthy food that doesn’t take much time or energy to make, and this wonderfully satisfying and simple recipe from my mom really hits the spot for me.  I love you Mom! This is NOT your … Continue reading

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Eating For 3 and Squash Chips

We are expecting another baby to join our family early next spring, so I find myself eating for 3 now… Me, the baby inside, and my 8 month old who is still nursing. Aside from being tired and queasy much … Continue reading

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I made Duck Confit, and you can too!

We had to cull some of our male Muscovy ducks a couple months ago, and let me tell you, that was quite an experience! You really are supposed to butcher ducks for meat at about 10-12 weeks of age both … Continue reading

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Time to Eat- Lamb’s Quarters!

I’ve been noticing a little plant called Lamb’s Quarters popping up all over my yard this spring, and I’m super excited about it!  One reason I’m excited is because Lamb’s Quarters love fertile soil, so the increase of its appearance … Continue reading

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Multi-Tasking and Exploding Potatoes

Pretty much everyone who knows me knows that I am a big time multi-tasker. I listen to podcasts and webinars while cooking and cleaning, work out and absorb as much vitamin D as possible while planting my garden, and research … Continue reading

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Sunshine Spaghetti Sauce

One of my favorite meals to make for my family is spaghetti.  Everyone in my family can eat it, and everyone loves it, which makes my life much more pleasant.  Plus, it stretches the meat and can be made extra … Continue reading

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Fajita Seasoning

This is a delicious recipe for fajita or taco seasoning that my mom started making after she discovered that she was allergic to tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. 11/2 cup cumin 1/2 cup oregano 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup pepper 2 … Continue reading

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