At the start of the new year I decided to start living a more paleo/primal lifestyle. I figured it would give me the energy boost and clarity that I so desperately need and I’d be setting a good example for Jayden, who has a ton of food allergies/sensitives. It’s been a challenge giving up some [...]
1 part vodka (preferably Absolut)
2 parts pomegranate juice
Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
We’ve been MSG, additive, and preservative free for some time now. I’ve been making homemade stock, but it sometimes seems a little on the bland side. But now that I’ve mastered bouillon? Flavor explodes all over my kitchen!! Or maybe it’s the inevitable mess I make? 1lb of ground meat (pork, beef, turkey, chicken) 1 [...]
I absolutely love making Baked Ziti for dinner on a cool winter night. It is such comfort food. Ingredients: 1 pound dry ziti pasta 1 onion, chopped 1 pound lean ground beef 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced 1 ½ cups sour cream 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons [...]
This is one of our family’s favorite recipes. I make these in double batches now. Perfect that day or for days to come. They make the perfect snack for kids and adults. The best part, they are healthy! Well… as healthy as a cookie can be 
Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup white hard wheat 1/2 [...]
This Christmas I have made the decision to make most of my gifts. Mainly because we have too, due to money being so tight… but also because I just think homemade gifts are so special and unique. I have wanted to do this particular gift for years… but never attempted it until this past week… [...]
2 quarts preserved tomatoes (10 large fresh tomatoes, peeled–to peel, boil for 1 minute, rinse in cold water, skins come right off) Olive oil (I used chili infused extra virgin olive oil for a kick!) 2 large red onions, minced a few carrots, peeled, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced a minced jalapeno (if you like [...]
I know, I know…I have been known to post “healthy” recipes in the past, but even with the high sodium and canned veggies, this recipe is one you HAVE to save! It’s going to get you a ton of compliments and rescue you, one frantic a-huge-group-of-people-are-coming-over-to-eat day!:) This recipe was given to me by [...]
I needed a fresh way to use up the crazy amount of squash our garden produced this year, because as good as zucchini in soups, pasta and bread are- or roasted, sautéed and dipped I was frankly getting a bit green when another great big squash appeared on the counter. I love base recipes that [...]
