recipes


  • Cozy Low Carb Taco Boats

    Easy, cozy, delicious spaghetti squash taco bowls – get dinner on the table, stat!


  • Does the Perfect Cornbread Exist? (YES.)

    This time of year, I make a lot more soups and stews, and nothing goes better with them than cornbread. I’m midwestern – my people have always been from-scratch cooks – and my husband is from deep in Appalachia; we tried a lot (A LOT) of recipes, trying to get one that was close to…


  • Elderberry: Does it Live Up to the Hype?

    During the winter months when colds and flu seem to get us all, elderberry is often hyped up by us natural health types as a panacea for all that ails you. But is it? A recent article from Harvard University cites several studies on the efficacy of elderberry, and the bottom line is this: elderberry…


  • Gorgeous, Simple Roast Chicken (in the Crockpot?!)

    You read that right. You can absolutely toss a whole chicken in the Crockpot or slow cooker for 4-5 hours on low, and VOILA, you’ve got a dinner suitable for a busy weeknight, or impressive enough for guests. If you don’t want to do a big turkey for the holidays, this even makes a terrific…


  • DIY Chili Seasoning – A Million Times Better Than Anything at the Store

    Elevating your food game is only as hard as throwing a few spices into a jar, keeping it on hand, and using it when you want to make your favorite dish. That’s how my chili seasoning was born, and you can use it in your taco fillings, too. I grew up in the Midwest, where…