I was talking to someone recently and realized there are still people that buy premade pizza sauce. I want to make sure none of my readers are still buying it! It is so easy to make it on your own and you probably already have all the ingredients in your house right … [Read more...]
Chinese Pepper Steak or Chicken
I think you all will enjoy this recipe. It seems involved when you first look at it, but really it's not bad. I'm not a huge fan of time consuming or complicated recipes and this is not that! Here is what you will need: Marinade: 3/4 Cup Soy Sauce 3 T Cornstarch or … [Read more...]
Simple Egg Salad
Egg salad is a simple meal you can make ahead to have when it is convenient for you. Here is what you will need: 12 boiled eggs 1/4 tsp. salt (or more… to taste) 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup mayo 4 celery sticks, diced small 1/4 onion, diced small Cut up your … [Read more...]
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
I’m not sure if you’ve ever read the ingredients to enchilada sauce at the grocery store, but it is not pretty. Do not buy it! It is so easy to make! Here it is… Ingredients: 3 T oil (I use olive oil) 3 T cornstarch or flour 1/8-1/4 cup Chili Powder (to taste… … [Read more...]
Top 10 Most Popular Posts from 2012
I know we are already over a week into 2013, but I thought I would still share with you all the top 10 most popular posts from the blog in 2012. These were all picked by you, by your clicks. These are the posts that were read the most last year. 10. Asian Salad Dressing … [Read more...]
Dad’s Cough and Bronchial Concoction
With so many people having such a bad cough this year, I want to share with you a recipe for a concoction my dad made up. He got the base recipe from a patient of his who is an herbalist. The base of the recipe are the 3 tinctures (Oil of Oregano, Mullein, and Lobelia) and my … [Read more...]
Lasagna Slow Cooker / Crock Pot Style
By now, you have probably figured out I love easy meals! Here’s another one for you! This tastes like lasagna, but it’s just not as pretty. Ingredients: 32 oz. can of tomato sauce 10 oz. (or so) of spinach (this can be fresh or frozen) 1 lb. cooked ground … [Read more...]
Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Is eggnog a part of your family Christmas and/or New Year’s traditions? Have you ever read the ingredients list??? Pretty gross, right!? Well, I have an easy solution for you… make your own!! All you need is a blender and these ingredients: 24 oz. milk 1/4 … [Read more...]
My Brother Joe’s Cheese Ball Recipe
I’m sharing this recipe with you all that my brother just made for all of us. I will warn you, this is NOT good for you… but it is yummy! And, I personally think it’s okay to cheat during the holidays. Here's what you need: 3 cream cheese block (8 oz. each) 1 1/2 … [Read more...]
Taco Wraps – It’s What’s For Dinner
Maybe you’ve already heard of this and maybe you’ve already even tried it at your house, but just in case you haven’t… here it is! Taco Wraps are a healthier version of tacos with the corn shell. Let’s face it, the corn shell makes the meal pretty unhealthy! For the wraps, … [Read more...]