Beans… High in fiber, tasty, a great way to stretch meat, we love them! And baked beans aren’t just for cookouts! In the winter we love them too, so today I’m sharing my Ultimate Baked Beans Recipe! Much more than just a side dish, ultimate baked beans ARE the meal! Add cornbread and a salad for an easy meal that the entire family will love. The original recipe that I grew up with called for more sugar, and hot dogs […]

A popular fall drink, pumpkin spice lattes are all the rage now. But I wanted something without all the sugar and since we are trying to incorporate more Paleo meals into our diet I decided to try a paleo pumpkin spice latte recipe. Finding a paleo recipe that would work for us wasn’t easy. Stevia isn’t a favorite sweetener for me so I had to experiment a little. As well, I wanted something that my son could enjoy too so […]

For your Friday night dinner I bring you: The Best Sloppy Joe Recipe ever! This is another one of those recipes that I grew up with. Tangy, sweet and perfect for summer nights. Okay, okay, I know it’s not even spring yet, but a girl can dream right? And in all honesty, it’s great any time of year. 🙂 Best Sloppy Joe Recipe: 2# hamburger 1 chopped onion 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar 4 tablespoons […]

I’ve been trying out a number of crock-pot recipes, and maybe it’s just me, but I have the worst luck with food burning around the top. It doesn’t burn anywhere else usually, but the top part is a mess.  Now the whole point of using a crock-pot is to save time. But how much time are you saving, if you spend 20 minutes scrubbing the pot? Here is a method that I use to clean my crock pot easily. I […]