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. …
Between the shutdowns making me feel less than motivated and having the kids home nearly full time since March, I’ve had less time and energy which results in not posting a recipe in WAY too long. On the upside, being home more often has had …
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. The seasonings can easily be altered to your taste and catered to your own preference by adding more or less of each spice. I make this multi-purpose homemade taco seasoning in bulk and keep it in a mason jar in my spice cupboard. This makes it super easy to just toss into taco meats, fajitas, quesadillas, dips, eggs, skillet meals and it can be used to season chili as well. Using high quality spices to start from will provide the best results with high flavor impact that’s totally terrific!
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 …
It has been far too long since I’ve posted a recipe. I’ve been indulging in all things summer from spending time with family to relaxing and learning new skills in the form of a consulting business. While the hubby is the main product (consultant), I’m …
Oh my goodness! I think summer has FINALLY arrived in Minnesota! Not that we every stopped grilling, even under multiple feet of snow but summer grilling is much easier than shoveling out the grill first. Ha! In addition to the yummy brats, burgers and whatever else is thrown on the grill, summer season grilling calls for fresh barbecue friendly sides like this zesty jalapeno coleslaw. Combining jalapenos and lime give this coleslaw a spicy tang that’s sure to please your palate. Jalapeno coleslaw is super simple to make which means it’s a great dish to take to potlucks or serve at your next outdoor barbecue. Zesty jalapeno coleslaw is perfect for outdoor barbecue parties since it is made without mayo and doesn’t have dairy. This means it can sit out longer without concern.
This is a great make ahead dish as well so you’ll have plenty of time to prepare other portions of the meal. Simply toss all of the ingredients together in just minutes and let it sit for an hour. You can eat it right away but the extra lounge time is ideal for all of the flavors to mix and mingle into a tasty tantalizing topper. Try it on burgers, tacos, sandwiches or use it as a stand alone side dish. The cabbage base also holds up very well so you can store any leftovers for a few days in the fridge for delish zesty jalapeno coleslaw leftovers!
Over the holidays, I allow a bit more lenient indulgence in my diet. Caprese bean dip happened to be that perfect blend of indulgent creamy warmth and healthful ingredient additions for an appetizer that’s fit for any gathering or game day! My awesome neighbor friend …
Delicata satay as a title is a bit misleading since satay technically refers to “meat on a skewer” if you go with the Indonesian roots to this dish. So, now I’m a rebel and breaking all the satay rules by a) using delicata squash and …
Snow falling on my pine trees equates to cravings of all things warm, cozy and filled with goodness. The most recent cozy goodness came in the form of quinoa chili which is packed with a mix of black and pinto beans and veggies which was an ideal pre-game meal before taking my son on his birthday excursion last week. My littlest little turned seven last Wednesday and we treated him to a unique experience on the North Pole Express. His love for trains has been ingrained in his psyche since the day he set eyes upon his grandfather’s masterpiece train table. He would spend all day (and night for that matter) with his grandpa tinkering with the trains if he could. This adventure on the North Pole Express was his very first ride on a real working steam train. What could be better to ring in the season with a train ride similar to the Polar Express movie. We rode for a mile up the track to the “North Pole” and got to visit with Santa himself and a number of his friends. At the end, I had to laugh… my son asked why there wasn’t a hobo on the top of the train like in the Polar Express. I guess that would have been the icing on the cake in his mind!
In other awesome news, I was just listed as one of the top 150 food blogs by Brand Ballot! So, after you’ve made up a batch of this warming (and vegan friendly!) quinoa chili, check out this list of other fabulous food blogs while you eat your warm bowl of cozy comforting chili goodness. Cheers!
Spicy, zesty, sweet, whole grain mustard goodness is simply a gift of the gods. I even named one of my new chickens Dijon since mustard has become my new favorite condiment. This spring, I learned to make mustard completely from scratch! There are so many …
