Super simple and oh-so-satisfying, this buttermilk ranch seasoning mix can be used to make dip, dressing or to season meat and vegetables! This is a dry mix made using buttermilk powder which you can find online or occasionally in baking sections of your grocery store. …
Homemade taco seasoning is one of the hand blended spice mixes that I always have stocked for simple easy meals. With no crazy additives like MSG or anti-caking agents that are commonly found in packaged mixes, you can be sure you’re keeping your diet clean. …
Comfort foods have been in high demand at our house and these chipotle stuffed peppers have absolutely been in rotation a few times this past month. I’ve been exhausted balancing the kids school work with trying to maintain running our consulting business. Add in that we’re cooking more meals than usual with the kids home for lunches now full time due to distance learning so easy foods are a necessity. I must say though that this really has been a beneficial time to regroup and collect our thoughts on what’s truly important in our lives. Part of this learning has been to recognize which pieces of our lives we really want to return to “normal” after all of the stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic passes. I, for one, want to refocus on creating more recipes again. This past year was focused primarily on prioritizing our new consulting business and now that it’s under control and growing, I’m looking forward to business returning to normal and my cooking creativity being able to be cultivated once again.
I realize that chipotle stuffed peppers aren’t a massive creative effort, but these certainly aren’t the same stuffed peppers I had in my youth. Mouthwatering Spanish inspired flavors of paprika, garlic and onion, are blended with fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo for a smokey spicy combo. I’ve upped the health factor in this panacea of comfort by incorporating riced cauliflower with the brown rice and using ground turkey for variety. You can totally use all riced cauliflower to keep it grain free or you use just rice as well. I personally love having a mix of each which also means that the kids don’t even notice that it’s cauliflower until I tell them after they’ve finished smacking their lips with empty plates. Chipotle stuffed peppers are easily customizable in the spice department as well and are full of flavor that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy!
We’re heading to a Superbowl gathering this Sunday and I had to look up which teams are playing…ha! That’s how I roll when it comes to sports. Unless my kid is in it, I’m blissfully unaware of the sports world in most cases. I may …
Now, I know Salisbury steak is not a glamorous meal but it’s one of those meals that is super economical, family friendly and doesn’t take much time to make. I have fond memories of having this as a kid… except it had been incorporated into …
Why, hello you handsome plate of braised venison! Old Nordic recipes like this one remind me of growing up on the farm, especially in the winter when the Minnesota wind whips your face and it’s so cold that hell may have actually frozen over. The recent polar vortex this past week had me craving slow cooked, belly warming comfort food like this Nordic braised venison. The venison is complements of my hunter husband who also took our daughters on the annual hunt this year. Like me, my kiddos are growing up eating wild game and respecting how the animal is harvested and observing that direct link from nature to our food chain.
Traditionally, winter braised meats in the Nordic region were often reindeer but since I don’t have a surplus of reindeer running around here, venison or beef are equally suited to the task. I’ve used venison in this case but feel free to use a cut of beef in this dish if you prefer. A good low and slow braise in spices like allspice and juniper berries with a splash of vinegar and wine take the edge off game meat and turn it into something magical. The result is tender morsels of dark flavorful bites that go amazingly well over any type of root vegetable. You can also choose to not reduce the braising sauce quite as far and turn it into a savory gravy!
Oh man, are you all in for a treat! Cold weather makes me crave hot food… as in spicy hot! Gotta get that metabolism moving to stay motivated right? Ha! If you prefer less intense heat, you can adjust the spice level to however hot …
Simple and savory kale dip stuffed chicken is a dish that shines equally well on your weeknight table or for guests you want to impress with your kitchen prowess. For the filling, a traditional kale dip is modified into a healthier stuffing mixture by combining fresh …
My two daughters are at the national goat show this week with their grandparents experiencing what Nebraska has to offer. It’s pretty darn special that they are able to get out, explore and get a taste of farm life for a few weeks each summer and spend quality time with Grandma and Grandpa. They’ll be heading back to the farm mid-July for my hometown county fair and participating with animal shows, baking and crafts as well. We have some work to do before then! With them gone for the week, I’m focusing on beginning the summer with healthy light lunches like these avocado cauliflower toasts which is a cauliflower toast base topped with avocado in multiple ways.
Low carb and keto friendly, cauliflower has the ability to blend with other ingredients without lending a ton of taste. This toast starts with riced cauliflower which is combined with cheese, egg, flax and seasonings to create a rounded flavor that lends just a hint of nuttiness. These cauliflower toasts are hand-holdable once cooled and can be made with any variety of topping from melted cheeses or pizza fixings to other savory options. For an easy vegetarian meal or snack, top with avocado slices and caprese or a cucumber with spiced up mayo for a twist on the traditional avocado toasts. Feel free to top these toasts with any other savory toppings as well!
I’m dying right now. Not literally of course, but this Minnesota girl can’t handle the sudden heat out there. I need time to acclimate… four weeks ago was a wicked snowstorm and today it’s mid-80’s. With this gorgeous sunshine happening, I planted about half of …
