Plant focused, resourceful, from scratch cooking
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you are looking for a new way to use spaghetti squash that is both satisfying and delicious, this vegetarian spaghetti squash stroganoff is for you! I am a big fan of squash and could probably eat a whole one plain with just salt and …
If you are looking for a from-scratch option for making restaurant style sweet pork at home without soda or other processed ingredients, this is the recipe for you. My husband’s favorite restaurant is Costa Vida, and we love getting their sweet pork salads. The salad …
These are not your average sloppy joes, they are full of veggies and balsamic flavor, using from scratch pantry staple ingredients to make a delicious healthy filling for your favorite bun! Maybe it was because my childhood nick name was “Joe”, but sloppy joes have …
Learning to create vegetable-focused meals can be a great way to modify the meat-centered meals that we often see served. Focusing on the vegetables instead of the meats adds nutrients and flavor to any dish. It has become normal for our meals to be centered …