When we decided to make homemade pizza last night I had to mix up a new batch of Italian Seasoning. Then I realized I hadn't shared my recipe yet! We go through the stuff like crazy (it's my daughter's favorite ethnic food category). It's so easy to throw in a red sauce for spaghetti or… Continue reading Italian Seasoning Blend
Maybe when it's called for in a recipe, or you just want to ramp up the flavor in a dish you can simply throw in a cube (or teaspoon) or two of commercial bouillon. That's great if that's how you roll. However, that's just not possible for someone who is allergic to the allium family… Continue reading Get Your Bouillon On!
If you haven't tried making your own seasoning blends...you should! My trying it developed mostly out of necessity, since so many contain onion and/or garlic powder. I also love the fact that I can control the ingredients, making things as healthy as possible. Did you know that those seasoning or "mix" envelopes generally contain tons… Continue reading Rockin’ Chili & Tex-Mex Seasoning
I do not exaggerate. In my opinion the only thing that could possibly be easier is to buy a loaf. That’s pretty easy. BUT 1) you have to leave your house and burn expensive gasoline and 2) you are likely getting something with a reaaaaaaalllllyyyyy long list of ingredients one can only guess are preservatives… Continue reading Easiest Cinnamon Raisin Bread Ever
Chances are you have seen a version of this recipe on Pinterest or somewhere in blog land. Well it is quite easy, and here is my own onion-and-garlic-free version…which we managed to spread out and use 3 different ways {this fed 2-3 of us each time…obviously you can increase the quantities for a larger crowd}.… Continue reading Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken, 3 Ways
Remember this little project from this post? I reached my little baby-step goal of getting it organized before I went to bed…BEHOLD! I found out some little things like I had 2 full bottles plus a bag of dried bay leaves {good thing I’m planning to make some pickling spice and rework my refrigerator pickles}. … Continue reading 31 Days of Progress Day 19 :: Organizing Spices {Done}
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