This simple no pasta butternut squash lasagna has everything to make it the perfect cozy comfort food. Oozing with cheese, filled with meat, and butternut squash replaces the noodles. It’s a nourishing meal that comes together in a few minutes time and only requires a few basic ingredients. This recipe is always a hit with…
Cooking food from scratch requires the right cooking vessels. Cast iron pans. Enameled dutch ovens. They are big, sometimes greasy, take up a lot of space in cabinets, and need to be easily on hand when duty calls… basically every meal of every day! Our solution – this easy DIY farmhouse shelf that is perfect…
This past year was our first year on our 5-acre, self sufficient homestead and we dove deep into growing enough food to feed our family all year. We came a long way, supplying 80-90% of our own food with a basement full of storage crops, freezers full of meat and frozen fruit, and plenty of…
This cast iron cornbread has it all and has been a staple in our home for several years. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and versatile with what you have on hand. This cast iron and gluten free cornbread is foolproof and perfect for bringing to…
There are cheers all around when this soaked baked oatmeal makes an appearance on our breakfast table! It’s a sweet change of pace from our typical savory egg breakfast. But since it’s still packed with protein-rich eggs and good fats, I feel good about serving this nutrient-dense breakfast to my family to start their day….
This recipe hits all of my requirements – super simple, minimal ingredients I normally have on hand, requires little prep time, nourishing, and is a big hit with the whole family. Bonus, this delicious potato crusted quiche is gluten free, and filled with healthy fats, protein, and you can customize it to your preferences! We…
If you’re looking for a reliable, worry-free water source for your flock this winter, this easy do-it-yourself heated chicken waterer is it. Make it in just 10-15 minutes. Use your existing waterer. It’s simple and it works. Your chickens will love it and you will love not having to worry about frozen water in the dead…
This butternut squash enchilada casserole is a delicious alternative to standard enchiladas, nourishing comfort food at its finest. It can easily be made keto-friendly without beans or vegetarian by substituting extra veggies for the meat. It is a perfect way to use that extra shredded meat from a roast or whole chicken or leftover roasted vegetables….
This from scratch enchilada sauce is both nourishing and delicious, made with a base of bone broth. It’s simple to make and comes together in only a few minutes with basic ingredients you likely already have stocked in your pantry! If you’re looking for an easy, homemade, paleo enchilada sauce recipe—you found it. Back in…
This chocolate pudding without cornstarch is so simple, requiring only five ingredients, and can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes. By swapping out sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder for more nutrient-rich alternatives, this pudding is nourishing while still being delicious. Growing up, the only chocolate pudding we ever ate came out of the…