This twist on macaroni and cheese is salty, creamy, nutty and slightly sweet because of the roasted butternut squash and cheeses. This is the perfect dish to go with your dinner or lunch, you can use freshly harvested butternut squash or even frozen squash any time of the year. Butternut squash is rich in …
This post may contain affiliate links. The BEST Slow Cooker Baked Beans In my opinion you can’t have a barbecue without the baked beans! Sweet and savory baked beans make the perfect addition to your meal. Although you can’t go wrong with a can of pre-made baked beans, it definitely isn’t the same as homemade …
Potatoes are a staple food in many households, including my own – we have potatoes 2-3 times a week. I’m no nutritionist but I do know that potatoes can be healthy for us if cooked and consumed properly and of course in moderation. Our go-to for potatoes is always this baked potato recipe below; it’s …
My family uses a lot of butter, it’s milky rich flavor is a favorite for so many of our dishes. Whether we’re baking cookies, eating a piece of toast or frying an egg. Some things are just not complete without the butter! We recently learned how to make our own butter, which is extremely easy …
Vegetables are a very important part of our diets, whether you solely eat vegetables or maybe they’re just part of your meal. The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines recommend adults eat anywhere from 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day depending on age, gender, physical activity, and overall health. Are you eating enough vegetables …
I’ve been trying to get my family to eat more healthy and sometimes I have to “sneak” ingredients in. The guys don’t always choose healthy. One thing I’ve always wanted to try making is granola bars but I always thought they’d be too difficult to make. I’m becoming more confident in the kitchen so I …
My family loves watermelon and we eat a ton of it during the summer season! It’s such a delicious, easy and fresh snack. I’ll cut one up every couple days and just store the container in the fridge for easy access. We’ll also eat it with lunch or dinner, made into a fruit salad …
Salads are good year round, but we eat a lot more salads during the warmer months. Our go-to is usually just a mix of greens, shredded carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes but occasionally I like to switch it up so my family doesn’t get burned out. They aren’t exactly fans of salad or any kind of …
Camping is one of my favorite things to do during the summer. A time to unwind, breath fresh air, and detox from technology. It could also be very overwhelming; planning what foods to cook, packing of the food, and then cooking/preparing the foods. When planning what to bring, you have to keep in mind …
Our beautiful summer weather is here; which means salads, grilling and anything that doesn’t require us to turn on the oven. I love this time of year! We eat a lot of watermelon, cold salads, corn on the cob, grilled chicken and burgers. This tasty macaroni salad is a favorite also. It’s easy to make, …