A simple roasting method that will bring out the best of fresh asparagus or your other hearty vegetables....
Homemade Chocolate Almond Magic Shell
This magical homemade magic shell ice cream topping will be your new go-to for jazzing up sundaes....
Easy Kitchen Project – Homemade Protein Bars
Enjoy this quick and easy formula for homemade protein bars at half the cost of the store-bought variety....
Honey Garlic Sauce – Put It On Everything!
Just when you thought ranch was the World’s Most Perfect Sauce©, I’m here to change your mind. Ladies and gents, boys and girls – I present to thee – Honey Garlic Sauce. This stuff is SO GOOD! As a matter of...
Instant Pot Risotto – Make It Your Own
As I mentioned last week, there are a million and one reasons why the Instant Pot is the hardest working soldier in my kitchen, but this week I want to introduce you to THE best recipe for the machine – risotto....
Clean Eating Hot Chocolate
Let’s give three cheers to Lisa of 100 Days of Real Food for the following hot chocolate recipe that has no cootie-filled ingredients but takes less time than the powdered stuff. Yummy flavor and semi-healthy, woo! (While this recipe is technically granulated sugar-free,...
January Cooking Challenge – Lasagna
Hey friends, let’s get cooking! As promised, our new goal is to get people to their kitchen table. Sometimes that will mean a meal from us or even a frozen pizza, but other times, I’m here to give you the confidence...
Healthy Beef Stew Perfect For Cold Weather and January Diets
The first time I made this dish, the meat soaked up most of the juice, so the sauce was thick. The second time, it was more stew-like. Both were great. This second time, I made mashed potatoes to go alongside. I...
BBQ Chicken Salad and Other No-Cook Dinners
I’m going back to Real Milwaukee this week to talk about all things no-cook. I mean, it’s hot y’all. I know there is only like one hot week a year in Wisconsin, but for that week no one wants to turn...
New Way To Use Zucchini and Corn
We are so excited to meet friends new and old at the Tosa Farmers Market on July 21st. We are especially jazzed to work with Hannah at Kaleidoscope Farms to create this delicious corn and zucchini dish with y’all! Tis the season for...
Cooking As Meditation – Honey Roasted Carrots
I was all set to make this week’s blog post about the mango curry chicken in the Real Read’s first book, Bread & Wine, but y’all… That is a lot of work. Miss Shauna wasn’t kidding when she said it looks...
Hot Chocolate for a Crowd
This creamy, warm drink comes together with practically no work on your end. Put out bowls of mini-marshmallows, crushed up peppermint sticks, whipped cream and liquors for a hot chocolate buffet kids and adults will love!...
Mexican Rice Casserole
This recipe can either take no time at all if you’ve already made the chicken, rice, and veggies. But if not, do not fear! It might take a minute to get this casserole ready for dinner, so why don’t you double...
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Have you ever looked at the back of a can of grocery store enchilada sauce? There are a lot of unnecessary cooties in there! This sauce is pretty easy to make and can be kept in the fridge for a week...
Mixed Berry and Goat Cheese Salad
Well, doesn’t this look patriotic! Red and blue berries stand out with brilliant white cheese on a bed of the freshest greens you can find in this mixed berry and goat cheese salad. Mix up a quick batch of the easiest...