One of the most basic, yet difficult to crack (pun definitely intended) skill to master in the kitchen is boiling fresh eggs. While store bought eggs are not quite as tricky (due to age possibly) and this instant pot hard boiled eggs recipe may seem like a silly recipe to those using store bought eggs, […]
Lunch and Dinner
Easy Fried Potatoes Recipe- How To Make Fried Potatoes In A Cast Iron Skillet
Fried potatoes are an easy side for any meal. Getting the potatoes soft on the inside but perfectly crispy on the outside is simple with this easy fried potatoes recipe. I have fond memories of waking up on a Saturday as a kid to the smell of fried potatoes. It was one of my favorite […]
How to Cook Dried Beans
Basic staples are not only cost effective, but they serve as the very base of every meal in a from scratch cooks kitchen. Today I am sharing how to cook dried beans. If you read my last post on how to cook from scratch, you know that I suggested starting with the basics. These basics […]
Cooking From Scratch The Simple Way
Simplify your life and kitchen by learning to cook from scratch. Today I wanted to share how to start cooking from scratch the simple way and share 5 of my top tips for cooking healthy and delicious meals from scratch. Growing up, I learned how to cook. My mom cooked, my grandma cooked and I […]
Slow Cooker Pot Roast Tacos
Slow Cooker Pot Roast tacos are perfect as a quick meal or for a full taco bar. Shredded roast paired with homemade sour cream and fresh cheddar make for delicious pot roast tacos. Simple and delicious. This cooler weather has us outside more often. Now that the heat and humidity is (mostly) gone for the […]
How to Cook Pumpkin for a Pie (or anything else!)
Cooking a pumpkin from scratch is cost effective, wholesome and tastier than buying traditional canned pumpkin. Learn how to cook pumpkin for a pie or anything else you may want to add it to. If you looked around the blog, you may notice that I have talked about cooking from scratch and specifically stocking up […]
Meatloaf with Brown Sugar and Butternut Squash
Meatloaf with brown sugar and butternut squash is a fall take on one of our very favorite meals. A classic that we eat year round and change with the seasons. Join me today in making this simple fall dinner! I have said it once and I will say it again, I love meals that are […]
Einkorn Tortillas From Scratch
Einkorn tortillas are perfect for a quick meal or a carefully curated weekend dinner. Whip them up for the week and they are sure to be a family favorite. Made with einkorn flour for added health benefits and a few other simple ingredients, these are much healthier (and tastier) than any store bought tortilla! Einkorn […]
Homemade Bone Broth 3 Ways
Learn how to make homemade bone broth three different ways in this simple tutorial. Healthy and delicious, this bone broth is easy to make and I show you three different ways to suit anyone’s needs. Homemade bone broth is such a simple but necessary thing to make in a real food, from scratch kitchen. I […]
Maple Apple Pork Chops with Roasted Fall Vegetables
Juicy pork chops with crispy roasted fall vegetables, all topped with roasted apples and a touch of maple. Everything about these Maple Apple Pork Chops with Roasted Fall Vegetables screams F-A-L-L and I am here for it. Combine the yummy flavors with the idea that this is a one pan meal and this meal is […]
Sourdough Pie Crust
A buttery, flaky pie crust is comforting no matter the time of year. The sour flavor from this sourdough pie crust cannot be beat and is perfect for any pie. We love pie during any season. Creamy pot pie, apple pie, even quiche is great year round. And my favorite part of Fall and Winter […]
How to Roast a Whole Chicken
Buttery, juicy chicken with a crispy skin is one of our favorite meals around here. The only way to pack this much flavor into chicken is by cooking a whole chicken. Today I wanted to share how to roast a whole chicken with tips on how to get as much flavor as possible. It really […]
Black Pepper Sourdough Biscuits From Scratch
Soft, fluffy and full of flavor. These are the BEST black pepper sourdough biscuits and we love them in our family! We eat biscuits a lot. With dinners, as breakfast during the week, as sandwiches, the list goes on. There’s just something about a warm biscuit with a slab of butter that makes my heart […]