Benefits of Owning a Cast Iron Skillet and Why Your Homestead Kitchen Needs One
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Benefits of Owning a Cast Iron Skillet and Why Your Homestead Kitchen Needs One

BySamantha

If you are new to cooking or just looking to upgrade your cooking skills, the equipment you use is crucial. This includes getting some top-quality pans, and definitely having at least one cast iron skillet in your homestead kitchen. I received my first cast iron skillet several years ago and I absolutely love it and…

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Delight Cookies ~ Recipe
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Delight Cookies ~ Recipe

BySamantha

If you are looking for a simple, quick chocolate oatmeal cookie recipe that doesn’t even need to bake in the oven, then you have come to the right place! These cookies are a classic in our household, I got the recipe from my mom and she used to make them when I was a kid!…

Delicious Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oats
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Delicious Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oats

BySamantha

If you are a busy mom like me, mornings can be super hectic, so this make-ahead slow cooker oats recipe means one less thing you need to do before you start your day. Set it all up in your slow cooker the night before and as an added bonus, this healthy and delicious overnight breakfast…

Harvest Recipes ~ Spiced Plum Sauce
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Harvest Recipes ~ Spiced Plum Sauce

BySamantha

In the fall, when fruit trees like plums and apples are plentiful, I am always looking for really good recipes to preserve the abundance of the harvest. If you have a dark plum or I’ve heard them being called an Italian plum tree know someone who does, this is a really fantastic sauce to make…

Healthy and Home-Baked Cinnamon Apple Crisp – Recipe
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Healthy and Home-Baked Cinnamon Apple Crisp – Recipe

BySamantha

One of my absolute favourite things to bake in the fall is Apple Crisp. My family loves to eat for dessert with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or even better, for breakfast with some milk or even for an after school snack. With this healthy version of home-baked cinnamon apple crisp, I have no…

Easy Hearty Beef Taco Salad Recipe
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Easy Hearty Beef Taco Salad Recipe

BySamantha

Who doesn’t love tacos? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love tacos, have you? If such a unicorn exists would you let me know? Anyways, my family and especially my kids, love “Taco Tuesday” and really almost any Mexican food is a hit around our house. Here’s the thing though, sometimes you…

Cilantro Lime Rice ~ Recipe
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Cilantro Lime Rice ~ Recipe

BySamantha

Transform boring, basic rice into something extraordinary with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. In this recipe, we paired lime and cilantro to create a classic flavour combination that brings added depth and freshness to your dishes.  This cilantro lime rice is yummy paired with most any type of meat but it is especially…

Refreshing Healthy Antioxidant Berry Beet Smoothies – Recipe
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Refreshing Healthy Antioxidant Berry Beet Smoothies – Recipe

BySamantha

January is usually the time of year most of us feel it’s time to “get healthy”. I know for myself, after the holidays I usually have an urge to eat a lot more fruits and vegetables and less “heavy” foods. These berry beet smoothies are the perfect way to start off a new year. Using…