Reviving the lost art of self-reliance, one small step at a time
You can cook meals at home even if you’re short on time with these easy recipes and kitchen know-how.
Let’s face it. We’re all busy. If we’re going to make homemade meals for our family, the recipes need to be fast, cheap, and easy.
I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to put wholesome fare on the table on a regular basis without making yourself crazy. And guess what? Cooking from scratch is much less expensive than buying the supermarket version of your favorites. (Case in point: SOUP.)
Easy recipes for homemade meals coupled with a few tricks (hello slow cooker!) can help you make the switch from takeout to homemade. You don’t need chef’s credentials to make your family and friends tasty meals from wholesome ingredients. Simple will do!
Eliminate wonky ingredients. Skip the disposable packaging that comes with supermarket “cheats.” Eat well.
From simple and inexpensive white chicken chili (one of our go-to meals for dinner in a hurry) to herb breaded chicken, I’m here to help you learn to cook from scratch.
Looking for a recipe that will let the season’s heirloom tomatoes shine? This heirloom tomato tart recipe bursts with fresh from the garden flavor!
Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Fresh BasilRead More
This caramelized onion tart with mushrooms is going to knock your socks off. An easy & elegant recipe; serve as an appetizer or alongside a salad for lunch.
Elegant (But Easy!) Caramelized Onion and Mushroom TartRead More
When basil is abundant in the garden or at the farmers market, enjoy it in these sweet or savory basil recipes. This flavorful herb shines in many dishes!
25+ Basil Recipes You Need to Try for a Flavorful Meal (or Dessert!)Read More
Don’t stop at Instant Pot spaghetti squash – you can also cook it in a conventional oven or slow cooker for a low carb, Whole30, paleo pasta substitute that will wow you.
Give this Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash a Place at the TableRead More
Italian meat sauce is a delicious topping for pasta or polenta – and it’s EASY. This Instant Pot version is ready in under an hour, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Mom’s Best Italian Meat Sauce Made Easier with the Instant PotRead More
This cream of mushroom soup recipe is easy to make and home with real food ingredients. Serve it as a meal or use it in your favorite recipes that call for canned creamy mushroom soup.
If you want your fried red potatoes to be a bit creamy on the inside, with a crispy, crunchy, browned outside, here’s the secret & what you need to know.
Cauliflower rice is a rice alternative for people following a low carb, Whole 30, or Keto diet plan. It’s also a great way to get more veggies into your diet, which is often a struggle for people. (Raising my hand over here…) Read on to learn how to make cauliflower rice for use in your …
How to Make Cauliflower Rice (And Why You’d Want to)Read More
Comfort food in a hurry! This beef chili recipe has all the flavor you love in a chili, with the speed of fast food. Instant Pot Chili Recipe? On the menu!
