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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I am SO in the mood for grilled food now that it appears spring has finally sprung up here in the northern states. We’ve been grilling ALL OF THE THINGS from meat, to veggies, to fruit. One of my new favorites is this margarita salmon. …
Spring break season is in full swing and for the first time in a LOOOONG time, my family actually went somewhere! Usually, our spring break consists of visiting my family farms and then tackling the spring cleaning chores while I have the kids around to …
