Reviving Homemade for Today's Modern Cook
I believe homemade, less processed meals can be easy and affordable.
I'm Rachel and in my kitchen you'll learn that cooking from scratch is possible no matter how hectic your schedule gets. Join me as we gather around the table for a taste of life in the country and dig in to easier, faster, recipes that are big on taste and free from artificial colors.
Why do cheese balls always have to be savory? This chocolate chip dessert cheese ball has been a hit in our family for years and is easy to make up to a week before you need it. The blend of cream cheese, vanilla, chocolate chips and pecans can be adjusted with your favorite treats too–it’s…
This fresh apple cake is the perfect cooler weather treat. Topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla cream sauce while the cake is still warm, you’ll have a recipe hit on your hands you can to toss together every time you have fresh apples around. This post was originally published in October, 2013 Apples are the…
Lemon balm benefits the body in a spectrum of amazing ways, but it also carries risks. Discover how you can incorporate the bright flavor and support of lemon balm into your healthy living routine.
Buckeye balls are the candy that draws a crowd anywhere you take them. If you see people huddled around a Tupperware container stuffing these peanut butter and chocolate concoctions into their faces and their purses or pockets (wrapped in a napkin of course–what are you, a caveman?), you know you’re on to something good. And…
Making your own juicy, oven roasted turkey breast that doesn’t make you choke or look for the gravy to hide the dryness–is it possible? It is. Discover how a simple dry salt brine, some herbs and a few minutes in the oven transform one of the most notoriously powdery meats in to something better.
Easy gluten free banana bread is all it should be–one bowl and so moist that butter will just be optional. Wrap it up and keep it on the counter for breakfasts or freeze a loaf for later. It’s delicious and probably better than my regular version, plus it’s dairy and refined sugar free! This post…
Tired of grinding pasty, gritty gluten free baked goods around in your mouth? I know you’ve been wondering if there’s something better out there and guess what? There is. Get this gluten free all purpose flour blend on hand and your baking world will change, I promise. Never gritty, and generally inexpensive in the world…
Greek stuffed peppers are a nice change from the classic rice and ground beef version we usually eat in the south. Dive in to tender chicken, tangy olives, and feta cheese topped off with fresh herbs. It’s a light dinner that’s special enough for guests or a regular night at home.