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Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Pesto is one of those things that makes me feel fancy when I eat it. But it really shouldn't, because homemade pesto is so easy! And this version, which I'm calling "poor man's pesto," uses almonds instead of pine nuts. I almost always have almonds in my pantry but pine nuts usually require a special trip to the store. Plus pine nuts are so expensive! Use almonds in this version and I promise it's just as good. The other great thing about this recipe is how fast it comes together. You can ... continue reading...

Canning Recipes

Garlic Dill Pickles + Intro to Home Canning

Let's talk about home canning! I grew up with my dad doing lots of canning. He would make jams during the summer and give them away as Christmas gifts. Such a wonderful treat for the holidays to receive preserved summer fruit! For years I've been making my own jams, canning tomatoes and marinara sauce, and pickles. Before I get into the pretty easy recipe, here are some home canning rules. Hot Water Bath Canning vs. Pressure Canning I use hot water bath canning. This method uses HEAT. ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes

Banana Bread Overnight Oats

With the heat of the summer, I find my bananas getting ripe way faster than usual. I'm one of those people that doesn't eat a banana if it has any brown spots on it, which means I'm making lots of banana bread, some banana almond butter muffins that I'll have on the blog soon (!!) and now these overnight oats. They really couldn't be easier, but they're so good and filling. I appreciate quick breakfasts as much as the next person and these are sure to be a hit. Even my toddler gobbled a ... continue reading...

Recipes Side Dishes

Quinoa Elote

Have you heard of elote? It's Mexican street corn and is a delicious mess to eat. When I first heard what the ingredients were I wasn't sure it would be something I was interested in. Mayonnaise and chili powder? But let me tell you, it's so good. When we're enjoying dinner as a family, it means Kevin and I try to eat bites in between making sure Lleyton eats his dinner and feeding Easton, so corn on the cob is a bit of a hassle. But this! This can be eaten with a fork with one hand, ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes

Raspberry Lemon Cornmeal Loaves

I love cornmeal in baked goods. Cornbread is the obvious go-to, and I do love that. But incorporating cornmeal into other baking is a great idea too. The texture, flavor, and yellow color it adds to baked treats are all delicious. The raspberry and lemon in these combined with the cornmeal are going to make you want to bake these again and again. I used a mini-loaf pan here because they are so darn adorable, but you could also use a regular-sized loaf pan or a muffin tin and just adjust ... continue reading...