Recipes
The only sugar cookie recipe you will ever need again….
Who doesn’t love a delicious, buttery sugar cookie cut into a perfectly shaped heart and frosted with gleaming sugar frosting, topped with the sugary crunch of sprinkles (long sentence, I know)? No one. I have yet to meet ONE person that says, “no thank you. I don’t like sugar cookies.” If they do say that,…
Read MoreOld-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
It’s that time of year again. Everyone seems to have the sniffles around here! While Lysol wipes and frequent hand washing are a winter routine for our house, so is this amazing chicken noodle soup! Soup is one of those hearty, warms-your-belly, feel-good meals. Coupled with some delicious bread or a salad, and it’s a…
Read MoreBlueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Our family loves blueberry muffins as a special treat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sometimes our blueberries start to get a little wrinkly. Instead of throwing them away, I love tossing them into some scrumptious muffins that boast a lot of sweetness, and a little bit of crunch with the streusel topping. These are super…
Read MoreCinnamon Pull-Apart Bread
Cinnamon pull-apart bread has been a staple in our house for special occasions, brunches, birthdays, Easter…you name it! It also goes by “monkey bread.” It’s decadent, rich, crunchy, gooey and delicious! I have used the canned biscuits in the past to make this. After making it from scratch, I won’t ever go back to the…
Read MoreIndian Butter Chicken
In my former corporate retail life, I had the opportunity to travel all over Asia visiting factories, vendor showrooms and, most importantly, sample some of the finest cuisine you could possibly imagine. From fresh seafood, a wide variety of Chinese dim sum, to one of my favorite cuisines of all time…Indian food. I absolutely love…
Read MoreRustic Blueberry Scones
Scones have been around for a long time! In fact, they got their start as a Scottish quick bread. Originally they were made with oats and then griddle-baked, today’s version is most often made with flour and baked in the oven. As for the origin of the word “Skone,” some say it comes from the…
Read MorePotato Kale Soup
Kale gotten stale (technically wilty, but I was going for the rhyme)? Taters growing sprouts? Leftover sausage has you scratching your head? You’re covered with this easy, one-pot soup that will warm your belly. It’s delicious, uses up aging ingredients in your pantry begging for some attention, and is HEALTHY! Being a one-income family, I…
Read MoreGooey Caramel Apple Pecan Cake
Apples, apples everywhere! Cider, juice, sauce, cake, bread, pies…oh my! With breezy leaves starting to change color and drop to the ground, crunchy apples perfect for picking, pumpkins ready to carve, fall is one of our favorite seasons! This recipe is one that I came up with while adapting a very basic base recipe. We love pecans,…
Read MoreShortbread Farm Animal Cookies!
In my quest for the perfect shortbread recipe, I stumbled upon this gem at an antique store in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This pan is absolutely perfect! It fits with our homesteading/farm theme and it’s just plain adorable. The mold was inspired by antique American butter molds and plaques. Its delicate detail was slightly adapted, making…
Read MoreRoasted Tomato Basil Soup
Our garden is booming! Bright red spheres everywhere! Hiding beneath the vines, on the ground, and between the leaves. If our garden does produce one thing exceedingly well, it’s TOMATOES! I have harvested over 100lbs this year alone. Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, K, B6, folate and thiamin just to name…
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