Whenever our sourdough starter is bubbling on the kitchen counter, shouts of joy resound. We are big fans of all things made with sourdough in our house and this sourdough discard cornbread is no exception. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use either fresh or discarded starter. As a result, this sourdough…
What do you do when it’s late summer and you have way more hot peppers than you know what to do with? This is where we found ourselves this past summer. The perfect remedy? Dry out those peppers and turn them into red pepper flakes. Let’s dive into the ins and outs of how to…
Whenever I begin getting groans over too many days of scrambled eggs in a row, I know it’s time for something different for breakfast. These simple and delicious buckwheat muffins are a family favorite for just this occasion. They are gluten and grain free, filled with protein and healthy fats, and naturally sweetened. Let’s dive…
Sauerkraut is a staple in our fridge at all times and pulled out almost daily to add a boost of flavor, deep nutrition, and healthy gut bacteria to our meals. But, making your own lacto-fermented sauerkraut can be intimidating! We will walk you through exactly how to make your own red cabbage sauerkraut (or green)…
Need a quick and easy dessert that will still impress your family, friends, and dinner guests? Look no further! This easy no bake pots de crème can be whipped up in five minutes and only contains five ingredients, yet feels and tastes oh so fancy! Truth be told, I’m not an expert baker. Elaborate, fancy,…
There are hundreds of different variations on making a mean chili. But, in our opinion, this butternut squash chili in the slow cooker trumps all. The thick and creamy texture that comes with pureed butternut squash paired with traditional chili ingredients makes it a hearty, sweet yet savory chili that can’t be beat! Why Butternut…
Poached eggs in just a few minutes that are almost completely hands off with no swirling vortex of water required! These Instant Pot poached eggs are the easiest way to top any breakfast sandwich or piece of toast for the perfect meal in no time. After renovating three kitchens in less than eight years, I’ve…
When it comes to recipes fit for a homesteader, look no further than eggnog. Full of milk, cream, and eggs, all the things that homesteaders love best. While we generally save eggnog for a special treat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we often get requests from our kids to make eggnog all year round. Thankfully,…
There are cheers all around when these gluten free butternut squash muffins show up for breakfast or a quick snack. You can whip them up in just a few minutes and they freeze very well. And, as far a gluten free baking recipes go, the texture is excellent and they only require a few staple…
After harvesting well over a hundred butternut squash this fall, we have been experimenting with all of the ways to cook it. By far our favorite, though, is roasting butternut squash. Roasting butternut squash is so easy and results in a smooth, creamy, and almost caramelized butternut squash that’s second to none. We’ll share all…