I make a big batch of these on Sunday to use as leftovers for a quick Monday morning breakfast to start the week out. The kids help mix the ingredients and it is homemade from scratch! That gives it extra points right?! All you need is a large bowl to sift together the flour, baking…
Melissa’s Favorite Things!
This list will grow over time but I thought I would share a few things I use weekly in my kitchen and a few extra things that bring joy to my life. Before I share my favorite things though, I wanted to let you know that Bair Necessity is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC…
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
This is a great meal but I maybe only make it when peppers are in season because it does take a bit of time to make. It is so worth it though and the kids are coming around to this dish. They personally like the peppers to be raw, so I put a few on…
Turkey Noodle Soup
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Did you save those turkey bones?? I hope so, because we will be using the bones and the leftover turkey to make this flavorful soup using some seasonal Fall leeks! I make this during the year using whole chickens. You can find that recipe here. So first thing is to make sure…
Build Your Own Family Meals
Thanksgiving is a huge family holiday. We gather around together, we eat, we give thanks and it is a wonderful day full of memories and traditions. I enjoy creating meals that bring that kind of family togetherness all throughout the year. Family togetherness is very important to me. I grew up as an only child,…
Roasted Garlic
I mainly only use this recipe when I am making my Refried Pinto Beans because it is needed in that recipe. When I do make it, I always have extra and enjoy eating the garlic plain. I could see making garlic bread as well with the roasted garlic. It sure does make the house smell…
Refried Pinto Beans
This meal does not cost much but it makes a TON of food! It is a go to for big gatherings and the flavor is SO good!!! It takes about 4 hours to make but not much of that time is with you doing much. Most of it is the beans simmering. So make sure…
Spanish Rice
It takes about an hour to make this dish but I always double this recipe and it makes a lot. I use it for leftovers and I also freeze it for future meals. So the time is worth it and the whole family LOVES it! When I make this recipe I pair it with the…
Healthy Breakfast Blueberry Muffins
Before you begin any recipe you need to make sure you have all the ingredients. I have been there so many times where I start cooking and I find out I am missing a main ingredient half way into my recipe. Here below, I laid everything I needed out. I normally use coconut milk…
Minestrone Soup (Crockpot)
Before it cooked for 8 hours. After it cooked for 8 hours and was portioned out for me to eat! Learn more about my colored containers HERE! Minestrone Soup (Crockpot) Print Cook time 8 hours Total time 8 hours This is a warm comforting soup full of flavor! If your kids aren’t a…