Category: Lifestyle

Erica’s Homemade Macaroni Salad

INGREDIENTS 8 ounces elbow macaroni 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion (sweet or red) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp prepared mustard 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS Hard-boiled eggs (diced) Diced ham Bacon bits Cherry tomatoes (quartered) Shredded carrots Chopped fresh parsley DIRECTIONS In a large pot bring salted water […]

August 25, 2023
Amy’s Crockpot Chili

Ingredients: – 1 pound of ground beef (or any preferred meat) – 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt – 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper – 1 diced green bell pepper – 1 diced medium yellow onion – 2 minced cloves of garlic – 2 tablespoons of chili powder – 1 tablespoon of cumin – 1/2 […]

August 25, 2023
The Ultimate Meatloaf Recipe

The ultimate meatloaf recipe

June 28, 2023
Recipe for Chicken Vesuvio

Rinse and dry chicken pieces well and season liberally with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and cook until skin is crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with oregano and thyme. Turn the chicken over once browned and cook until golden brown on the other side, 5-6 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

March 14, 2023
Easy Slow-Cooker Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Place cubed bread and raisins into the slow cooker. Pour in melted butter and toss.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, corn syrup, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread and raisins. Toss to evenly coat.
Let stand for 5 minutes.

December 23, 2022
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

I love a semi healthy treat and this recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Truffles is just the ticket to combine natural ingredients with some sugary white and dark chocolate and crushed peppermint candy sticks!

December 12, 2022
Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Bring juice and water to a boil in a saucepan; add sugar and spices (Cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries) and cook for about 10 minutes. Strain spices out unless you used ground spices.

November 17, 2022
Be the pinnacle of health and wellness this flu season

Get some zzz’s. The holiday hustle and bustle can interfere with normal sleep patterns, yet sleep is essential to health and healing. Prioritize getting enough sleep – or taking a quick nap – despite your busy schedule.

November 17, 2022
Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread

Brown bananas and zucchini you have left over from you garden? What do you do with them?! How about a loaf of moist chocolatey delicious bread for your taste buds?!

In a large bowl, whisk together the banana, sugar, eggs and oil. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cacao powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet until they are just combined. Fold in the zucchini and pour mixture into your baking pan. Top with pumpkin seeds.

November 8, 2022
Joyful Summer Squash Fritters

Shred summer squash and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the 1/8 t. of salt and mix. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Squeeze out water from squash with your hands. Doesn’t have to be completely dry, btw.

September 2, 2022