Why Chili is Perfect for Cold Days Chili is more than just a meal; it's a comforting hug in a bowl. When the weather turns cold, there's nothing quite like a steaming pot of chili to warm you up. The rich flavors, combined with the heartiness of the ingredients, make it a perfect choice for chilly days. The Magic of Roasted Vegetables Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. In this chili recipe, we use a variety of vegetables to enhance the flavor profile. The

Homemade Lasagna We love eating real food, not that processed stuff you get from a box or a can. With a little prep, you can have healthy meals to come home to after a long day of working and running kids to all of their activities. This lasagna recipe paired with a chopped salad and bread hits the spot for even the pickiest of eaters! Made with "OO" Italian flour, which is produced with Italian wheats grown with little pesticides and no additives. Evidently, they use a

2 1/2 pounds beef ribs 3 cloves chopped garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons for browning beef ribs Seasonings to coat ribs: - Onion salt - Garlic salt - Pepper - Cumin - Oregano Directions: Coat the ribs with seasonings and brown them in 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add all ingredients and ribs to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat easily falls off the bones. Remove meat from the crockpot and shred off the bones

This is a quick and easy meal to make while camping or at home. This flavor-packed camping meal will please all taste buds. Bake homemade buns in your Airstream while cooking fresh fish outdoors on your skillet or camping stove. The kiddos will delight in helping you make the buns!

Remembering the Good ol' days I remember the days of going to my Grandma's house in Florida. They lived a modest lifestyle, but my grandmother always prepared an amazing meal! My favorite meal of my grandmother’s meals was fried chicken, butter beans, creamed corn, fried okra, and buttermilk bisquits with butter. We always looked forward to eating the most delicious biscuits. It was the kind of biscuits that you couldn't eat just one and sometimes my father would enjoy 3 o

This crispy parmesan chicken dish served with quinoa and kale along with roasted green beans and radishes is packed with good protein, minerals, and vitamins to provide a big punch of nutrition for your day. Serve along with homemade buttermilk biscuits and strawberry preserves; it will certainly put a smile on some faces.

Chicken is my 'go to' meat for to serve guests. This is a recipe I created on one of those rainy days when I used what I had on hand, but wanted to make it appealing for guests. It turns out, it is now a favorite of my family and friends. It is not difficult, but does require a few extra steps since I like to use fresh ingredients that will require chopping and and extra day to marinate the chicken to get that juicy, flavor full taste in every bite. This recipe serves 12;

Who wants a quick easy meal that can easily be thrown together in an RV, ober a campfire, or even on your stove at home? I created this Blackened Shrimp Grain Bowl after putting together quinoa salads. You can make it simple or lavish, depending on the ingredients you have on hand and the time you want to put into it. For this reason, here are two different recipes. The first recipe uses only 10 ingredients, but still contains awesome flavor. The second recipe is lavish for

Tacos are just one of those great comfort foods! When prepared with natural ingredients, tacos are a healthy choice for dinner. I like to make the tortillas and slaw ahead to take camping in our RV. I have also served Blackened Tacos at a dinner party. Pair your shrimp tacos with a Quinoa/Kale salad, fresh Guzpaucho (a spanish cold soup great for summer), and your favorite fruit pie. It's a great menu for a dinner party! A good taco always starts with homemade tortilla

Burritos have always been a long time favorite of mine! The great thing about burritos is you can put whatever suits your palate in them. The best thing about burritos is you can have a very nutritious meal on the go if you fill them with with all natural ingredients. Yes, natural ingredients are not boring, especially when you spice them up. The extra special thing about these burritos that you don't get in your typical burrito is a great big...CRUNCH with every bite. In

Do you find it difficult to get your daily dose of multigrains? I was raised on white rice; multi-grains were not part of the food groups I learned about in elementary school. As I got older, I heard more about the importance of multigrains in our diet. It was not until the last few years when I began researching the importance of eating natural foods that I really started putting effort into getting my daily dose of multigrains. What are the benefits of multigrains? Th

Do you ever wonder what kind of ingredients were used in your store bought pizza? Do you want a pizza free of preservatives and sugar? This is a great recipe for pizza and it is very easy! When preparing pizza for guests, I like to make two different kinds of pizzas: Mediterranean Pizza and Mexican Chicken Pizza. These two flavors will usually suffice to please most palates of your guests unless you are serving pizza to children. When serving pizza to children, I usually

We all want something quick, easy, and healthy to serve for a side dish with meals. This salad packs protein and fiber into a delicious side dish that will have your family asking for more. After a recent visit to the mountains of North Carolina, we tasted a similar salad made with quinoa and kale. I was unable to get the recipe, but put together a similar recipe using ingredients I had in my kitchen. I used a salad kit and Seeds of Change quinoa & brown rice to make pre

Bread is one of nature's treasures, especially when you use a good whole grain flour. Sometimes, I use King Arthur Bread flour for guests who are not fans of whole grain flour. In moderation, bread is part of a nutritious diet and takes any meal up a notch or two! My friend Karin, from the Herb Crib in Blairsville, shared this amazing recipe with me from one of her workshops. I adjusted the recipe from grams to ounces. The recipe calls for olives, but I make it without o

Gone are the days of eating keto- friendly meals to maintain your weight. Our bodies need the nutrition and fiber obtained from multigrains including oatmeal, whole grains, and lentils. This skillet lasagna prepared with ground turkey, fresh vegetables , three different cheeses, and lasagna noodles made from lentils and chickpeas is loaded protein and fiber to build muscle, burn stubborn fat, and provide energy. This healthy dish was obtained from a cookbook, Let's Cook With

I love coffee! In the cooler months, I drink coffee by the pot! With warmer temperatures arriving in June, it was time to switch back to my summer drink, chilled green tea. I discovered the health benefits of green tea last summer when I started my journey of healthy living. Quickly, I discovered the effectiveness of a diet consisting of all natural food, a little exercise, and a lot of green tea! Having picked ten gallons of strawberries over the past month with my husban

It is June in Georgia and starting to really heat up. Nobody wants to heat up the kitchen with a hot oven. This is just the meal when you want a quick, healthy delicious meal that packs protein, includes fruits, vegetables, and even includes those healthy multi-grains we often forget to include in meal times. Salmon glazed with a bourbon glaze served on top a bed of quinoa and brown rice served along with browned cabbage and a healthy white bean, citrus salad is just the po

I started my journey of truly healthy eating In June 2023 and have lost 20 pounds! I did not use any drops, shots, drugs, weight loss programs, or special diets. I just ate natural food. I gave up processed food (anything from a package) including sugar and diet sodas. Initially, I thought it would be very difficult. I soon came to realize it opened up a whole new lifestyle that included cooking and finding great recipes. My husband, Doug, was excited about this new lifes