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…
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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…
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…
Taco Night Line Up
Who doesn’t love some Taco Tuesday!? Here is a way to make tacos fun by changing it up a little each week and allowing the kids to build their own as well! You must put these on IN ORDER! There is a system at our house. HAHA! 1st – Homemade Flour Tortillas 2nd – Sour Cream…
Simple Tuna Salad
Simple Tuna Salad Print Simple to throw together and delicious alone, in a salad or served on some Ezekiel bread with spinach and tomato. Author: www.bairnecessity.com Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Lunch Ingredients ½ cup plain yogurt 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice ¼ tsp Mrs. Dash or sea salt (I use Mrs. Dash) 1 12oz. can…
Baked Potato Bar
If you have chili or soup leftovers, you can use them as toppers for a baked potato bar! Using leftovers to create a whole new meal! Now that is awesome! I enjoyed my sweet potato while everyone else had their baked potato. Another “build your own” meal that will be used over and over in our…
Chicken Noodle Soup
This is a family favorite! I found it at LocalFoods.com. I always make a double batch each time I make it because it goes fast! It might look like it takes a long time to make, but really it is mostly simmering time, so you can be doing other things in the house. The flavor…