I’m sure you guys know this by now, but I love making homemade bread! But often I shy away from yeast breads and make dessert breads instead. That’s mainly because I (like so many other home cooks) don’t really look forward to kneading bread. Kneading dough is just one of those things that sounds simple, but winds up taking much more effort and time than you feel it should. But there are ways to make delicious yeast bread, without a bread machine, and without kneading! Here’s how to make Homemade No-Knead Artisan Bread! The times that I do make non-dessert… [Read More]
14 Things To Make Using Fresh Mint
Mint is one of the easiest plants to grow, and packs some of the biggest benefits. For example, this sweet smelling herb freshens breath and acts as a deterrent for mice. It can also be used fresh from the garden in many different recipes and DIYs. I’ve collected 14 Things to Make Using Fresh Mint, because I have so much of it growing in a container! I have to find a way to use it all! If you don’t grow it, you can usually buy fresh mint leaves in most grocery stores (by the prepackaged salad or in the produce section)… [Read More]
18 Completely Irresistible Pumpkin Desserts
Whether it’s the color of the leaves, the noticeably cooler weather, or the amazing smell of pumpkin pie spice that has you thinking pumpkin, we hear you. The minute it starts to look a little like fall, we start hunting down some delicious pumpkin recipes. In fact, we’ve found 18 Completely Irresistible Pumpkin Desserts for you to try! Pumpkins not only make great decorations, they also happen to be excellent in pies, tarts, breads, cakes and more. For example, try the Pumpkin Pie Parfait for a stunning dessert. Plus, you could totally enjoy it for breakfast! Impress your guests with the Slow… [Read More]
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
In our household, zucchinis are like bananas. We buy a whole bunch of them, and most of the time use them up before they start getting old. But sometimes we just don’t go through them fast enough, and I’m left with a couple of zucchinis that need to be used up fast. Sometimes I make stuffed zucchini boats, or add them into recipes like my veggie breakfast casserole. But sometimes that doesn’t fit in with my meal plan. But that’s why dessert breads exist! Check out my delicious Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe! Luckily, like there’s banana bread to use… [Read More]
Ruler Rice Krispies
It’s the back to school season! Whether your kids are back to school already, or will be going back soon, school is on every parent’s mind. But back to school doesn’t just have to mean shopping for supplies and clothes and preparing for early mornings. It can also mean some tasty back to school desserts! For a fun (and delicious) after-school snack, why not whip up these Ruler Rice Krispies for your kids? They’re no-bake! I’m a big fan of using Rice Krispies to make shaped no-bake treats, just because it’s so easy! Check out some of my other Rice… [Read More]
15 Seasoning Mixes You Can Make Yourself
Seasonings are a pretty great way to add flavor to any meal (think Montreal Steak Seasoning). Often, in many cases, the seasonings actually make the dish. For example, what would chili be without chili seasoning? But store-bought, prepared seasonings can also be pretty costly and contain unnecessary additives. Thankfully there are many options for seasoning mixes that you can make yourself, and you get way more bang for your buck! We’ve collected 15 Seasoning Mixes You Can Make Yourself to save money while still making flavorful dishes! Making your own seasoning mixes is so easy. With these recipes, you’ll never have to… [Read More]
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
There are few appliances I love more during the summer than my slow cooker! Being able to make dinner in my Crock-Pot not only saves me time, but also saves my kitchen from getting heated up with the oven. A win-win! I was feeling like making an Asian cuisine inspired dinner the other day, so I whipped up this tasty Slow Cooker Orange Chicken! This slow cooker orange chicken is so quick and easy to put together, and tastes so good! It’s also healthier than the orange chicken you get when you eat out because it isn’t deep fried. Of… [Read More]
10 Creative Ways to Use Herbs from Your Garden
I love growing my own herbs! No matter where we’ve lived, I’ve always found the space for at least a small container herb garden. They’re just so easy to grow, so useful, and save me from spending money on the fresh “live” herbs available at the grocery store (which half the time, die within a week for me). But sometimes, I don’t use as many herbs as usual, or my plants are just extra prolific. Which is what led me recently to go looking for ways to use up my extra herbs. Here are 10 Creative Ways to Use Herbs… [Read More]
