I found this recipe at Wellness Mama around 2013 and it became a favorite dish I made after the birth of my son because it was simple and easy to make with little clean up. Any mother loves a one pot dish! The only thing that takes time with this dish is the dicing of…
February Seasonal Foods
Lemon Juice Ice Cubes
Lemons are in season!!! This is something I started to do in 2016 and it works out wonderfully!! Next time you are at the store pick up an extra bag or two of lemons. They are cheaper when is season, so this is the time to do this! I got this silicone mini muffin tray…
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Who has heard of elderberry syrup? I kept reading about how good it was for boosting your immune system and how it can shorten the length of a cold by 3 days. I started to buy it at my local health food store a few years ago and would take it and give it to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crockpot)
Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs (Crockpot) Print HUGE family favorite! So simple to throw together also. Great for a big batch to use for packing lunches for the hubby all week. Author: www.bairnecessity.com Recipe type: Chicken Cuisine: Dinner – Crockpot Ingredients 4-8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup ketchup (NO high…