whole 30

Whole 30 is a 30-day eating plan, meant to reset your eating habits, cutting out most processed foods so you can focus on eating whole foods.   I did a round of whole 30 in 2019, and I still make whole…

This French Ham and Potato Soup is made with a few simple ingredients but delivers big flavor!  The combo of dijon mustard, herbs de Provence, and kalamata olives have become one of my favorite flavor profiles.   I made this delicious…

These days, almost everyone has a friend or a family member who eats a gluten-free diet.   I do.  Although my immediate family isn’t gluten-free, I try to have a gluten-free option when I host a get-together at my house.  Eating…

I have gotten into adding cinnamon to savory fall dishes this season. You will love the aroma of cinnamon when you are cooking these in the oven.   Once you learn how to make roasted brussels sprouts, you will be hooked!…

Thank-you to the Iowa Egg Council  for sponsoring this post.  This past summer, my almost 9-year-old has taken an interest in cooking!  It is so fun, and almost a little relaxing to sit at the kitchen table and instruct and…

This post may contain affiliate links  Right now, I am taking a back-to-basics approach to cooking.  I plan on sharing with you some of my favorite simple recipes.  Some of the recipes that I make during my day-to-day life are…

This Easy Baked Everything Bagel and Cream Cheese Sheet Pan Salmon is the salmon recipe you didn’t know you needed!  This meal is bursting with flavor in every bite! Just spread the food on a baking sheet,  spread cream cheese,…

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This post may contain affiliate links Last fall, I shared with you a recipe for Instant Pot Minestrone Soup– that was such a hit with my family that Minestrone Soup has since become part of our regular dinner rotation.  It…

This post may contain affiliate links.  As I get older, I appreciate a piping hot cup of tea.  Especially at night, I like to drink caffeine-free dessert tea to satisfy my sweet tooth.   You will love the aroma as you…

This post may contain affiliate links  This low carb pot sticker option is the recipe you didn’t know you needed! This filling is made in your Instant Pot and can be made, gluten-free keto and whole 30 approved if you…

This post may contain affiliate links.  Adding Chimichurri Sauce to Pork Carnitas makes for a flavorful switch up to one of my favorite meals!  This dish cooks in your Instant Pot, a pressure cooker, quickly and turns out crispy and…