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Pork Chops and Mushrooms
Pork Chops and Mushrooms Pork chops and mushrooms are an easy and delicious meal that anyone can make! It will definitely be making an appearance in my meal rotations more often now that I’ve tried it and was a hit! This post contains affiliate links This pork chops and mushrooms recipe is amazing because it is an inexpensive meal that is simple to make and perfect for a weeknight family dinner. When my husband, Nathan, comes home late from work, this is a meal I can throw together pretty quickly if he’s hungry and he’s thrilled with it. I love meals like that! This is also a great meal for…
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Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Homemade Onion Soup Mix Homemade onion soup mix is easily one of my favorite things to make because it is so simple. Why buy it in the store when you can make it at home? This post contains affiliate links Use this to substitute for a one ounce package you would normally buy in the grocery store. This homemade onion soup mix is great because you can double or triple it to have more for later. I stored mine in a pint size mason jar because it has an airtight lid. It is also easy to use an old spice container and just relabel it. Recipe Inspiration Being a prepper…
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Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe This snickerdoodle cookie recipe has to be one of my favorites! It is beyond easy to make, even for a novice baker and they are a crowd pleaser. This post contains affiliate links I’m not entirely sure where this snickerdoodle cookie recipe came from, but I’m thinking it was from an aunt. I remember making them with her years ago, and it is a tradition I’ve continued for many years, especially after I got married to my husband, Nathan. These snickerdoodle cookies are soft, buttery, chewy, and covered in cinnamon and sugar. What isn’t amazing about that?! What Are Snickerdoodles? Snickerdoodles are very similar to sugar cookies…
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Homemade Sloppy Joes
Homemade Sloppy Joes Homemade Sloppy Joes are about a million times better than the canned version you can buy in the grocery store. They taste better, you know what you’re eating and feeding your family, and it isn’t expensive to make. My husband, Nathan, absolutely loves these because they were a childhood favorite and it is a nostalgic meal. This post contains affiliate links Why I Love Homemade Sloppy Joes I love this homemade sloppy joe recipe because it is quick and easy. It is the perfect busy weeknight meal that is hearty, comforting, and delicious. Homemade sloppy joes are also an inexpensive and easily stretched meal if the food budget…
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Old Fashioned Goulash
Old Fashioned Goulash Old fashioned goulash is my latest and greatest recipe. It is something that takes me back to my childhood, and I love that. This old fashioned goulash recipe is the perfect one pot weekday night dinner that doesn’t take long to make, and there will be leftovers! It is also budget friendly and can be made without an extra trip to the store if you have even a decently stocked freezer and pantry. This post contains affiliate links I was trying to describe this dish to my husband, Nathan, when I explained what I was making yesterday. The only thing that came to mind was homemade Hamburger…
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Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake Carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts. What I love about this carrot cake recipe is that it is easy to make at home from scratch. It is the best because it is so moist and delicious. After you try this carrot cake recipe, you’ll never buy pre-made carrot cake from a store again! This post contains affiliate links The best part of this recipe is it utilizes cream cheese for the frosting. That tangy creamy element just enhances the natural sweetness in this carrot cake recipe. Using baby carrots in this carrot cake recipe really cuts down on the prep work for it. You can certainly…
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Jalapeño Popper Dip Jalapeño popper dip is my go-to appetizer for any party or gathering. I made some last night because it was cold out, and a hot dip with crackers just sounded really good. We love cheese in my household, so this was a perfect snack before Nathan went to work. This post contains affiliate links Cream cheese is, well, creamy. The shredded cheese adds a melty gooey factor in. The bacon and fresh jalapeños add a bite into it, and the Panko topping adds the perfect crunch. All of these combined create the most amazing jalapeño popper dip. I have some leftover, and as I write this, I want…
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Homemade Brown Sugar
Homemade Brown Sugar Homemade brown sugar. Did you know that you can make your own? The answer is yes, yes you can! It is incredibly simple to do. Homemade brown sugar is really easy to make and you’ll never have to worry about running out now that you can make it yourself! This post contains affiliate links Homemade Brown Sugar Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 or 2 tablespoons molasses Homemade Brown Sugar Directions Combine the sugar and molasses in a mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon, mix until well-combined. Once it has a fluffy texture and golden brown color, it is mixed well. Store in an airtight container for…
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Vegan Butter
Vegan Butter Vegan butter is my latest recipe. I was recently telling a friend of mine that I had made butter over the holidays because I was excited about it. This friend told me I should try making vegan butter, so I made vegan butter! This post contains affiliate links What I appreciate about this vegan butter recipe is the simplicity of it. I am big on knowing where my food comes from and what is in it. I am not a fan of manipulation when it comes to vegan food, so this was a perfect recipe for me. Because I’ve tried this recipe and experimented with it, I have…
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Homemade Baking Powder
Homemade Baking Powder Homemade baking powder is my latest kitchen experiment. I ran out of baking powder making Una’s Apple Cake earlier in the week. This prompted me to look and see if I could make my own instead of making an extra trip to the store just for that because I was stuck mid-recipe. This post contains affiliate links Never run out of baking powder again! There is nothing worse than running out of something in the middle of a baking project. It is one of my pet peeves when it comes to cooking or baking. Being able to make my own things like baking powder with pantry staples…
