Alight y'all. If you haven't used spaghetti squash in lieu of spaghetti, you are missing out. I don't mean to brag (who am I kidding, I sure am!) but I make a mean spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a good, healthy substitute for spaghetti, but you have to make it right. Below is how I … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash: You’re Missing Out
We get a box of grassfed, local meat from a ranch here in Texas. We don't really like liver so when we got a pound of liver one month, we were none too enthused. Luckily, we have a plethora of animals (namely two dogs) that love homemade treats! So we used our liver for good. … Continue reading Liver Treats: Treat Your Puppies!
I started Weight Watchers a few months ago. For those who aren't familiar, it's a weight loss program that encourages participants to eat healthier, move more, and learn to make more balanced food choices. You have so many "points" assigned based upon what your weight and goals are, so most participants look for ways of … Continue reading Flatout Flatbread Pizza – YUM!
So I've been off chocolate, that's right. This is a big deal for me, I consider myself a true chocolate addict. I love it, I must eat some every day. When I went off chocolate, I found myself craving it and I wanted to find a healthy way to fulfill that craving. I came across … Continue reading Black Bean Fudge
I made a delicious summer salad last week and wanted to pop on and share the recipe with you! 2 cups corn 1 cup black beans red pepper avocado 2 tomatoes mango 1/2 red onion 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cilantro kiwi 2t hot sauce lemon juice 1/2 t cumin 1/2 t chili powder That's it! … Continue reading Summer Salad
Who knew I could make my own butter so easily? I didn't!! I saw this on Pinterest and knew I had to give it a try! Ever since I bought a individual ice cream maker, we've been making ice cream constantly, so I had cream on hand. I simply pour it into a jar, closed … Continue reading Making Butter
So in an effort to make more things from scratch, I made tortillas. They were actually a lot simpler than I had anticipated. My biggest challenge was getting them thin enough- which you'll see in the pictures. Here's my recipe! 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups white flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 … Continue reading Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas
