When the summer heat is in full swing, there’s nothing better than a light, colorful, and nutrient-packed salad. This Watermelon Quinoa Salad blends sweet, juicy watermelon with savory Mediterranean flavors, creating a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner, it’s fresh, hydrating, and ready in…
This beginner’s guide teaches you the basics of growing and harvesting tea in your tea garden. It is perfect for tea lovers and novices alike. A tea garden is a beautiful and practical addition to any garden. Growing tea can be a rewarding experience, not to mention delicious. Many different plants can be grown in…
Protein is for everyone, but what about protein powder? Protein powders are often thought of as nutritional supplements for athletes. This is completely understandable because most protein powders focus on selling their products to athletes. However, while athletes need more protein than most people, everybody needs to consume a minimum amount of protein every day…
Homestead Recipe Index The Homestead Recipe Index is a curated collection of mouth-watering, from-scratch recipes, each crafted to bring the wholesome bounty of the homestead directly to your table, celebrating the flavors of each season with simplicity and heart. Most Popular Categories Start Here Chicken Beef Quick & Easy Fruits Canning Homemade Healthy Bread Newest…
Ingredients Directions Cabbage This recipe is one of my favorite ways to use cabbage. Cabbage is not only inexpensive but also very healthy. It has 1 gram of fiber for every 10 calories, which helps fill you up so you eat less. It also keeps you regular and could help lower your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol…
This French onion soup is warm, cozy, and flavorful with beef stock and caramelized onions. Top with sliced French bread or croutons covered in melty Gruyere, Parmesan, or provolone cheese. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to re-create this restaurant-quality onion soup recipe. What is French Onion Soup French Onion Soup is made…
I recently graduated from nursing school and have taken many extra courses focusing on nutrition. Did you know I’m now working on my BSN and want to minor in nutrition? It’s true; the main reason I went onto nursing is that I believe the body has the natural ability to heal itself when adequately cared…
Welcome to my kitchen! This is where you’ll find our favorite tried and true recipes. You will notice a few dishes with meat, these are from before we switched to a plant-based diet. As I update recipes and add them into this section of the site you’ll find most find ways to feature food that…
This is the best potato and leek Soup Recipe. It was created from my loaded baked potato soup recipe. It is a much healthier version and I think it’s just as delicious. One of the great things about this recipe is it utilizes so many fresh vegetables that are easy to grow in most climates…
First, I want to wish all of you a very happy New Year, and thank you for being here with me online. Depending on how long you’ve been reading our blog you may have noticed our diet evolve. If you go way back to 2010-2012 you’ll see lots of meaty and cheesy recipes. Many of…