This past summer was a great one for my backyard garden. We had a lot of decent rain which really jump started my veggie plants and kept them going all season long. I was able to harvest about 2 dozen large zucchini's from just 3 plants! Yay! Anyway, last weekend I decided to whip up a batch of … [Read more...] about Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
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Baked Zucchini Parmesan with Ground Beef and Bacon
Every year we get an abundance of fresh zucchini from our backyard garden. We're not huge fans of it, but do enjoy it in particular recipes like this Baked Zucchini Parmesan. This recipe is fairly simple to toss together with 20-30 minutes of baking time. It will make 4-6 servings depending on the … [Read more...] about Baked Zucchini Parmesan with Ground Beef and Bacon
How to Can Green Beans – Home Canning
This summer we decided to grow our own green beans instead of purchasing them at the local farmer's market. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it went. We had plenty of them to eat throughout the late summer season and I was able to can 18 pint-size jars for my winter pantry. * This post … [Read more...] about How to Can Green Beans – Home Canning
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili Recipe
During the Autumn and Winter seasons I find myself using my slow cooker a lot! I will get it out and use it 2-3 times a week making various soups and stews. I love that I can toss in all of the ingredients in the morning and have a hot meal ready for the dinner table 6-8 hours later. This slow … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili Recipe
Casa M Spice Co. Cattle Drive Spice for Giving Your Beef Dishes a Tasty Kick
Even though the fall is upon is, we’ve still been experiencing incredibly hot days here in Southern California, so grilling is one of our favorite options for family dinners. I was recently introduced to the perfect low-sodium spice from Casa M Spice Co. We’ve been using the Cattle Drive® spice, … [Read more...] about Casa M Spice Co. Cattle Drive Spice for Giving Your Beef Dishes a Tasty Kick
Baking Tips – How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
Making the perfect homemade pie crust takes a little bit of practice and know-how. It's something you typically don't get right the first time that you make them. For myself, it took a lot of trial and error before I was able to consistently make the perfect crusts for my homemade pies. Here are a … [Read more...] about Baking Tips – How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
No Bake Chocolate Cereal Snack Mix Recipe
Looking for a sweet snack mix that requires no baking? No long prep time? If so, you'll want to try out our recipe for No Bake Chocolate Cereal Snack Mix. It's the perfect take-along snack for road trips, camping, hiking, movie nights at home, or let the kids enjoy it as an after-school snack. * … [Read more...] about No Bake Chocolate Cereal Snack Mix Recipe
How to Prepare and Cook Fresh Green Beans
My family enjoys eating fresh from the vine green beans that we grow in our backyard garden. Even if you don't grow your own...they can be easily purchased at a local farmer's market or roadside vegetable stand. They only take a few minutes to prepare and then you can cook them via your desired … [Read more...] about How to Prepare and Cook Fresh Green Beans