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Wet Rendering Tallow for Skincare in a Crock Pot
Interested in making your own tallow-based skincare products? The first step is rendering your tallow so that it is completely purified with no beefy odor. The easiest method that we’ve found to do this is by wet rendering your tallow in a slow cooker. Don’t be intimidated. With this easy to follow step-by-step guide, you’ll…
Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
The perfect recipe to warm you up on a cold day, this creamy southwest chicken soup is one of our family favorites! Filled with shredded chicken, black beans, and sweet potatoes this easy recipe is both nourishing and delicious. It is currently April on our homestead and I’m watching the snow fall out our window….
Gooey Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars (No added sugar!)
Looking for a use for those overripe bananas? We love these easy, baked peanut butter banana oat bars. Flourless and sweetened only with bananas (and optional chocolate chips) these bars make a perfect quick breakfast, easy snack, or delightful dessert! With focusing on eating the food that we grow, trips to the grocery store are…
Cheesy Meatloaf with No Ketchup or Bread Crumbs
We’ve tried a lot of recipes for meatloaf over the years, but have landed on this cheesy meatloaf without ketchup as our family favorite. If you are looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s an easy addition to your family meal plans, look no further! I’ve never been a fan of ketchup heavy meatloaves. I…
Our Family’s Favorite Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This layered chicken enchilada casserole is an easy recipe that takes traditional chicken enchiladas and transforms them into a casserole dish, making it a great option your whole family will love! Every week, we let our kids choose the meal and they help me prepare it for our family dinner night; A well-loved tradition from…