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,…
October Seasonal Foods
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…
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…
Honey Pork Tenderloin (Crockpot)
This dinner was super easy to throw together! First, you slice up all your apples. Then, you lay out your pork tenderloin and cut deep cuts in it. Stick your apples slices into those cuts. The leftover apple slices go on the bottom of the crockpot first, then you drizzle your honey and sprinkle the…
Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This simple yet delicious dish is great for a meal at home topped with some grilled chicken and a side of salad OR can be a great side dish to bring to a gathering. It can be…
Bair Family Spaghetti Sauce
My husband’s dad makes the best spaghetti sauce, so we asked him what he does. The only thing we don’t do is use the mushrooms. It will always taste best when he makes it though. He must have that magic touch. We make this the first Sunday of each month as a big patch and freeze extra to…
Spaghetti Squash Noodles
Who has used a spiral vegetable slicer before? If you haven’t, you need to try this! They are awesome!! When I was on my elimination diet trying to cut out grains due to symptoms I was having, I decided to make spaghetti squash noodles! Now I make them monthly during our pasta night. Check out our…
Herb-seasoned Turkey Patties
I came across this Turkey Burger recipe in the book “Eating Your Way To Good Health” by Doug Kaufmann. Doug Kaufmann’s website is called Know the Cause. We have grilled it and also pan fried it (as the directions mention). They are always amazing with flavor!!!! The kids love them and so does the hubby! I like to…
Sweet Potato Fries
The time to cut these up is worth the deliciousness you will enjoy when eating these. To me ketchup isn’t even needed. They are sweet and salty all on their own. This is the only way my older girls will eat sweet potatoes. I slice them up during the day. Melt some coconut oil and…
Sweet Potato Pizza Crust
I am very excited to share this recipe with all of you!! It’s one of my favorite recipes from Professional Ironman Triathlete Brendan Brazier’s vegan nutrition guide “Thrive“. I ate this sweet potato pizza crust every week while I was training for my half marathon many years ago. It was my only half marathon, something…