by Texas Homesteader ~
I wasn’t trying to lose weight but the scales inched downward anyway when enjoying this delicious hot & hearty cabbage stew recipe for a few lunches. Cabbage, broth, tomato sauce, peppers & onions and a can of mixed vegetables was all I needed.
by Texas Homesteader ~
My mornings usually involve coffee and computer work when I first awake. Yeah, I know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But I’m one of those people who really needs to wake up a bit before I can even THINK about eating something.
Most warmer months I like to enjoy a jar of my favorite Homemade Yogurt, sweetened with my homemade preserves – quick, easy & healthy. OR sometimes I’ll opt for a bowl of my crispy homemade granola.
But when the chill of winter hits I really want something hot to warm me up and I love the convenience of microwave oatmeal. Now I’m not picking on the Quaker Instant Oatmeal folks, their product is delicious. But those expensive packets tend to be too small a portion for me when prepared, taste way too sweet for my palate.
Plus I don’t recognize some of the ingredients on their little packets of instant oatmeal and that bothers me too.
Oh yeah, they’re convenient, and making oatmeal ain’t nothin’ new. But I wonder how easy, cheap & healthier it would be to experiment with plain oatmeal cooked & sweetened MY way instead of theirs??
by Texas Homesteader ~
This meaty, creamy potato soup recipe has plenty of smoked sausage, loads of potatoes and a burst of flavor. Yet it costs just pennies to make. Perfect comfort food for a chilly day.
~ by Texas Homesteader ~
To keep food safe it needs to be kept at a safe temperature even when traveling for the big meal. Every step from oven to transport to serving your special dish. Food safety is important.
But how do you keep that casserole safely hot while driving to grandma’s house? Come see how we do it.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Recently guest writer Ashley shared her experience of going through a full month without any refined sugar at all. WOW!
On her post sharing Week THREE she shared a recipe for a delicious Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Fudge that has the added bonus of being no-bake. You’re NOT gonna want to miss this – check it out.
by Texas Homesteader ~
RancherMan absolutely loves my homemade KitchenAid Sandwich Bread so I endeavor to keep him supplied in it as often as possible.
I like to make sure the crust of my bread is flavored in buttery goodness and we only use real butter, but of course I like to use it in moderation.
So recently I pulled my fresh loaves from the oven, went to butter the tops and I thought “Hey, there’s an even EASIER way and it uses less butter!”
This is certainly not a new idea but it’s one that I’ve adopted in the kitchen each & every time I’m buttering the tops of my fresh homemade loaves. Y’all know I’m a big fan of using it ALL.
by Texas Homesteader ~
A mandatory part of all our family holiday traditional meals is RancherMan’s Green Bean Casserole. He admits that it’s ridiculously easy to make. No complicated instructions here – this is the EASIEST green bean casserole ever!
by Texas Homesteader ~
I found six different ways to enjoy that whole chicken I cooked. I was surprised at how many times that one bird could feed us using the leftover chicken. We’ve really gotten a lot of mileage with different meals out of this one bird. Check it out!
