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Delicious Zuppa Toscana, Whole 30 Compliant

Is it Spring, yet? lol Yes, I’m aware this is only January and there is plenty of winter still ahead. Gosh, though. I am not a fan. These dreary, cold and icy days make me so weary. I’m ready for sunshine! At least snowy days are great for baking and for cooking delicious comfort food,…

Homemade Sausage is so easy to make and typically uses ingredients you already have in your spice cupboard. The benefit of making it on your own is the same as any homemade recipe, I think. You control the ingredients. Not to mention, it’s 1/3 to 1/2 less expensive, depending on the meat you choose. Plus,…

Pineapple Balsamic Pork Loin is that recipe you want on hand when you just. can’t. even. When you’re tired, stressed and there are so many things going to happen with your day, this delicious recipe will save dinner AND your sanity. Take five minutes to load the crock-pot, at lunch time, and don’t think about…

Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing is DELISH! It’s fresh and herbaceous from the parsley, creamy from the homemade mayo and the avocado and so flavor-rich from the herbs. It has the perfect amount of acid to balance the creamy, richness of the healthy fats. It really does taste like ranch dressing! Best news ever? It’s crazy…

Cheesy Hot Sauce Dip is delectable! It’s creamy and spicy. And, for something with zero cheese — it’s VERY cheesy! lol It’s hard to believe it’s Whole30 compliant, Paleo, dairy-free, sugar-free and grain (gluten)-free! It makes my tastebuds do a happy dance and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything! This smooth, thick…

Easy Homemade Mayonnaise is a rich, creamy condiment with a slight tang from lemon and stone ground mustard. I’ve been making mayonnaise for our family for several years, now. It’s so easy and I control all the ingredients. I choose the salt level, the type of fats to use and the flavorings. There are no…

Easy Roast Chicken is the delicious star of any family dinner or gathering. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare it for the oven and the result is a beautifully seasoned bird with crispy skin. The tender meat is scented with onion, herbs and lemon. It is delish supreme! Your family and guests will think…

Homemade Chimichurri Sauce has expanded my condiment thinking by 220%! lol Have you ever had chimichurri? I had definitely heard of it, but never eaten any, until this past week. You guys__it’s SO good! If you like spicy, the way my family does, you’re going to keep this in the fridge at all times. Chimichurri…

My scrumptious Homemade Ketchup recipe is delicious. My whole family goes through ketchup at what can only be called a record-setting speed. I buy the largest bottles, two at a time, so we never run out. They eat it on almost everything. Oddly enough, I’ve never been a fan. I LOVE fresh tomatoes, but just…

Delicious, homemade, healthy condiments are my solution to a healthier eating dilemma. I mentioned, earlier this month, that I started a *Whole 30 with my adult daughters, at the beginning of January. Condiments and Sauces that are Whole 30 compliant are very difficult to come by, unless you’re prepared to spend a premium. I’ve spent…

I first shared Delicious 10-Minute Taco Dip, with my first blog audience, in 2009. It is so scrumptious and super easy to make. Even your kids will become experts at making this family favorite snack that can easily become a simple Sunday Supper. It’s always a hit at parties, too. You’re going to be asked…

Homemade Refried Beans are going to rock your world! They are absolutely delicious — so flavorful and versatile. I would never eat canned refried beans, just by themselves. However, I would eat a whole bowl of these delicious beans. Guys, they’re so good! Why I Prefer Homemade Refried Beans They taste so much better! There’s…

Pineapple Avocado Salsa is light and refreshing. It’s completely delicious and 5-ingredient simple! If you’re trying to be true to any special diet, this recipe is Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole 30 and Paleo. You get the crispy crunch of fresh cucumber, the soft, creamy decadence of avocado and the sweetness of fresh pineapple. And everything…

Tater Tot Casserole Supreme is one of those quick-fix suppers that makes life simpler when you have 12,000 different things going on all at once. It’s a hearty meal with vegetables, in a scrumptious cream sauce topped with cheese and crispy potatoes. Seriously, what’s not to love? lol Truly though, if your house is like…

This tutorial on making wool dryer balls is in response to a recent poll I ran on Facebook. The majority of participants asked me to incorporate lifestyle posts along with the recipes on the blog. Today, will be the first foray into that niche. This post is from the old blog and I originally ran…

Breakfast Casserole is one of those everyday, classic recipes that all people everywhere should have in their recipe boxes. It’s such a simple savory dish, but universally loved, it seems. This version has all our favorite breakfast items baked into one deliciously cheesy dish. Breakfast Casserole is crazy versatile. Change up the veggies you use,…

I love when a spin on a classic dish is even more delicious than the original. Baked Spaghetti takes everything we love about spaghetti supper and takes it to the next level. Tender spaghetti, layered with a meaty sauce and ooey, gooey cheese. Baked Spaghetti stretches one pound of ground beef to be enough for…

Some days you just need a break. You need dinner to be tasty for your family and on the table, without creating a lot of stress and dishes, for you. I get you. When you’ve had a busy day and 5:00 rolls around, sometimes the weariness can be overwhelming. You walk through the door and…

Meatball Stew uses the scrumptiously spicy meatballs I taught you to make, early in the fall. Pull some out of the freezer or mix up a new batch to get the maximum flavor from this delicious, comfort-food stew. (You could, technically, buy a bag of frozen meatballs to use in this recipe. But, I promise…

Once you have baked with Homemade Vanilla Extract, you will never go back to adding store-bought vanilla to your family-favorite recipes! Homemade Vanilla Extract is a must in my kitchen, now. Certain recipes can never have the rich, depth of flavor we recognize and love, without the addition of vanilla. It has never been more…