The plant based recipes and diet isn’t really a diet. It’s really more of a lifestyle. If the title is confusing, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The basics of a plant based diet are as follows: Focusing on whole, minimally processed foods eliminating or limiting animal products Fruits and Vegetables should make up the majority […]
Dinner
Funeral Potatoes to Die For
In our culture, there are some dishes that are totally iconic. Funeral potatoes are no exception! In fact, funeral potatoes might be one of the most iconic dishes ever, especially here in Utah. While the title of them might suggest they are only served after funerals, I don’t know many Utahn’s who reserve them solely […]
Recipes With Ground Turkey. Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!
Thanksgiving is a fantastic cooking and baking holiday. All those flavors and combinations make for a limitless buffet of options when it comes to tailoring a meal. But who says that you have to stick with traditional carved turkey? Or that turkey can only be eaten at Thanksgiving? Turkey, especially when ground, offers a great […]
Stuffed Pepper Recipes … Some Like It HOT!
If you’re in the mood for something spicy, look no further than these stuffed pepper recipes! From jalapeno to bell, there is a pepper for every taste. Let’s start out with bell peppers. There are a few things that you need to know. Peppers come in two varieties: male and female. If you flip the […]
Oktoberfest: Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)
We have a lot of friends who hail from the land of potatoes, wienerschnitzel, and beer: a.k.a. Germany. IÂ love German food. it’s so warm, filling, and full of good memories. Which makes October the perfect month to showcase some wonderful Oktoberfest recipes. We aren’t big beer drinkers, which is the whole point of Oktoberfest, but […]
Recipes For Dinner: Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
If you’re looking for recipes for dinner that are going to please the adults and the kids and be light on the cooking, then this is the dinner for you! You can use chicken thighs, wings, breasts or a whole chicken, which is awesome. If you opt for wings, I’d double the sauce. If you […]
Healthy Cauliflower Rice Recipes
Okay, so this has been a trend as of late, and for a very good reason! Check out some of my favorite healthy cauliflower rice recipes. Cauliflower rice, when done correctly, can be a really great replacement for rice. It’s got the same basic texture, but lacks the carbohydrates and adds in some vitamins and […]
Healthy Dinner Recipes That Actually Taste Good
Let’s be honest, with all the different diets out there (keto, paleo, Whole30, etc.) there are an awful lot of recipes that are “healthy” but taste like dirt. And no one wants to eat dirt. Except maybe my kid sister, who ate it like it was going out of style when she was a toddler. […]
Scrumptious Scalloped Potato Recipes
Okay, let’s talk scalloped potato recipes. These are perfect comfort food, and when done correctly, come out creamy, cheesy, and scrumptious! The first step to a good scalloped potato recipe is to make sure you’ve got your potatoes cut to the right thickness. Too thin and they will cook too fast and fall apart. Too […]
No-Fail Slow Cooker Recipes
Okay, so when it’s hot, or when I have a busy day coming up at school, I pop out my trust slow cooker and let it do the heavy lifting. I like slow cookers like this one for various reasons. I like the size, I like the clips that keep the lid on, I like […]