I’ll be sharing fresh, simple recipes made with ingredients straight from my garden or the local farmers’ market, with a few ingredients from the store. My goal is to create recipes that are easy to moderate in skill level, using fresh, wholesome ingredients to make cooking enjoyable and creative again.
I’m still learning and experimenting with new ingredients and techniques, and I’m excited to share this journey with you. I hope to inspire others to explore their own cooking adventures, reminding you that you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy making delicious, homemade meals. Let’s discover, learn, and create together, one recipe at a time.
BBQ Spice Rub
In our house, summer means long evenings outside, digging around in the garden, and the smoky scent of something delicious coming off the grill. It also means that I am off the hook for half of the dinner duties too!Why I Love This RubI threw this mix together one afternoon when we decided to smoke…
Fresh Herb Chimichurri
I built a raised bed out of old pallets where I grow most of my herbs. This year they are growing out of control so I am constantly coming up with more ways to use up and/or store the excess. Being able to preserve, dry, and freeze my herbs to extend their life is always…
Easy Basil Parsley Pesto
Basil is an easy herb to grow year-round indoors using a hydroponic system. Fresh basil grows quickly, elevates any dish, and pesto is a quick easy sauce or dip that can be used in a variety of ways. Pasta Sauce: Toss with cooked pasta for a quick and flavorful dish.Sandwich Spread: Use it as a…
Homemade Wood Wax
One of my goals for this blog is to share easy recipes anyone can make at home with simple ingredients. We recently bought wooden utensils and I noticed they dulled quickly and started drying out. I know there are tons of wax products out there that you can buy but I decided to make my…
Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Cups
This is one of my go to snacks when I am craving something sweet but “kind of” healthy. I tend to use firmer bananas because I prefer the texture. I keep my banana cups frozen to avoid the liquids from the banana turning my cups soggy. As bananas ripen, the starches in them convert to…
Homemade Mayo
Mayo is probably the easiest condiment to make; the secret is using an immersion blender. This recipe is simple and creates a thick and creamy mayo from a few simple ingredients. Eggs: Provide richness and act as an emulsifier, which helps to combine the oil and acid.Oil: Gives the mayo its creamy texture. I suggest…
Banana Chips
We recently harvested our first 15lbs of bananas from our dwarf banana plant. We live is zone 9b so growing banana plants isn’t difficult but we’ve heard getting the fruit to grow to size and ripen is, however, we were successful this year! There is something so rewarding about growing your own food-knowing exactly where…
Smoked Chile Peppers
We went a little overboard with pepper plants this year and have an abundance of peppers. We have peppers of every variety- bell peppers, hatch green chiles, jalapeños, pepperoncini, Carolina reapers, Anaheim, piñata blend, and cayenne peppers. The last few weeks have been incredibly hot and our peppers are loving it! In an effort to…