Soup For Spring Slow-cooked Crockpot Minestrone Soup is full of bright, comforting flavors built on a rich homemade vegetable broth. With a bit of planning, you can make the broth in advance and turn this into an easy weekend meal with delicious leftovers that reheat well throughout the week. This recipe works in any season. … Read more

This high protein butternut squash soup is an easy, healthy recipe that blends oven-roasted butternut squash with bone broth and cottage cheese. The result is a creamy, flavorful, and protein-packed soup that works well as a starter or a main. I’ve been focused on adding more protein to my meals because it keeps me full … Read more

This post was sponsored by Nintendo as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Now that Shane is in first grade, his days are full. He spends about six hours at school, comes home with several types of homework, helps with light chores, and has recently … Read more

We began harvesting last week — soybeans are already in, with corn to follow in the coming weeks. Our sweet corn harvest finished earlier in the season. That photo is from a few years ago, when my son would spend long days riding in the combine during harvest. These days, school, swimming and football cut … Read more

Five dinner ideas for what to eat this week plus a free printable grocery list! Who’s excited for the weekend? It’s hot here in Spokane, and we’re planning sprinklers, the splash pad and at least one day on the river. Planning dinners for the week saves a surprising amount of mental energy. When I don’t … Read more

Blackstone Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos are a flavorful twist on classic tacos — a simple griddle recipe that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch for an easy weeknight dinner. For a low-carb option, serve the mixture in lettuce leaves instead of tortillas for Keto-friendly bacon ranch lettuce wraps. How to make Blackstone Chicken … Read more

This strawberry shortcake crumb cake is the perfect way to celebrate strawberry season. Made entirely from scratch with fresh berries and a buttery crumb topping, it’s simple to prepare and reliably delicious every time. Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Vanilla Cake Light, tender and full of fresh strawberry flavor, this snacking cake works for breakfast … Read more

Chocolate covered coconut balls are one of those recipes tied to childhood memories. My mom made them every Christmas to share with friends and neighbors. As a kid I thought they were awful — but now I love them. Food has a way of carrying us back to moments we didn’t realize would matter. Growing … Read more

Refried beans are a creamy, savory Mexican side that tastes far better when made from scratch than straight from a can. This recipe relies on gently sautéed aromatics and a simple mashing technique to achieve a velvety texture that complements tacos, tostadas, rice bowls, or a basket of warm tortilla chips. It’s an excellent way … Read more

Lightly toasted baguette slices topped with a garlic cream cheese spread, tomato cutouts, and fresh basil make a simple, festive holiday appetizer. For a playful touch, use small alphabet cookie cutters to shape the grape tomatoes into “HO HO” letters to spell out a cheerful seasonal message. This bite-sized bruschetta is ideal for holiday gatherings … Read more