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Black Bean Fajita Enchiladas

Black Bean Fajita Enchiladas

These easy black bean fajita enchiladas are made with a simple pantry staple enchilada sauce and lots of veggies. It all comes together for a delicious vegetarian dinner. When I first started making homemade enchiladas I would use store bought enchilada sauce. There were a 

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette (No Mayo)

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette (No Mayo)

This honey mustard vinaigrette is nicknamed liquid gold in our house. It is a delicious addition to salads or sandwiches and makes a great dipping sauce or marinade for chicken. Our favorite way to use this honey mustard vinaigrette is to top sandwiches. It is 

Lentil Taco Salad Bowls (Vegan)

Lentil Taco Salad Bowls (Vegan)

Seasoned lentils make a simple delicious vegan substitute for taco meat in these homemade taco salad bowls. I like to keep simple and tasty meatless meal options in my back pocket. These lentil taco salad bowls are one of our favorites. The lentils make a 

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing

This strawberry spinach salad is the perfect dinner for a warm summer evening. It is both filling and light, topped with nutritious quinoa and a delicious balsamic dressing. I think I fell in love with salads when I worked at a burger restaurant. I got 

How to Make a Main-Dish Salad Everyone Will Enjoy

How to Make a Main-Dish Salad Everyone Will Enjoy

Whether you want to make a salad to be healthy and sneak in more vegetables, or just want to have a light dinner for a hot summer day it can be a really useful skill to know how to make a main-dish salad everyone will 

100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Animal Crackers

100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Animal Crackers

You and your kids will love these 100% whole wheat sourdough animal crackers. They are a delicious, filling, and nutritious snack. I love learning to make snacks from scratch. It allows me to modify recipes to include more whole grains and healthier sugars and fats. 

2 Hour Choose Your Flavor Bagels

2 Hour Choose Your Flavor Bagels

If you are craving a fresh homemade bagel in your favorite flavor, give this recipe for 2 hour choose your flavor bagels a try. I love bagels and I’ll be honest, the day old bagels on mark down at the grocery store are some of 

Sourdough Honey Oat Artisan Bread

Sourdough Honey Oat Artisan Bread

This sourdough honey oat artisan bread is the best bread for your homemade grilled sandwiches! I love making it into avocado toast for breakfast or a grilled turkey sandwich filled with my favorite veggies for a lunch or dinner. I was first introduced to honey 

Whole Grain Banana Oat Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Whole Grain Banana Oat Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

This banana oat cake is moist and delicious, made with whole grains and a creamy natural peanut butter frosting. Every peanut butter lover is sure to enjoy. Made with the nutrients of whole grains and natural banana sweetness it has an amazing texture that will 

Learn to Cook From Scratch

Learn to Cook From Scratch

The reasons to learn to cook from scratch are countless. For example, cooking from scratch is often more economical, nutritious, and delicious. I was introduced to cooking from scratch when I was a kid. We often made baked goods, cookies, and cinnamon rolls. Occasionally we