Ingredients (makes roughly 18 cookies) 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 3/4 cup flour 1 medium egg 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking sodad 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup mini chocolate candies Directions In...
Ingredients 3 cups cottage cheese 1/4 cup mayo 1/3 cup pickle juice 1 1/2 TBSP dried dill 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste Directions In a food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth Store in...
Ingredients 2 cups cottage cheese 1 1/2 TBSP taco seasoning (less if you want it less spicy) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Chips or veggies to dip Directions In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients Store in the fridge for an hour to let the...
Ingredients Cake 1 cup unsalted butter (soft, cut into small cubes) 1 cup eggnog 3 cups cake flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp rum extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 2 TBSPoil 3 eggs (room temperature) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup...
Ingredients Bread 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped ½ cup light brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon, heaping spoonfuls 1 tsp ground ginger 1 large egg, room temperature ⅓ cup white granulated sugar ¼ cup oil ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature 2 tsp...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil (or sub melted butter or vegan butter) 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (from 1 medium ripe banana) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg (room temperature) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups walnuts 10-12 pitted dates 1 cup cashews 4 top coconut oil, melted 3 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice melted dark chocolate flaky sea salt Directions Combine walnuts and dates in a food...
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp instant dry yeast 2 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ¾ cup plain yogurt (or buttermilk) 1 cup warm water 4 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp minced cilantro Tzatziki and hummus for serving Directions In a stand...
Ingredients 4 cups (about 283 g) crunchy gingersnap cookies 6 ounces (170 g) cream cheese, softened ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 10 ounces (283 g) white chocolate or almond bark, for dipping Sprinkles for garnish (I found dye-free ones) Directions In a food processor,...
Ingredients 2 pounds ground venison (or meat of choice) 1 chopped white onion ¾ cup shredded carrots ¾ cup diced celery 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried parsley flakes 4 TBSP butter divided 5 cups chicken broth 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2...
*full disclosure, these were so soft they fell apart as soon as I took them out of the pan because I didn't wait until they were cooled but it made them look really abstract and interesting 🙂 Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup light brown sugar, packed...
Ingredients Cinnamon Swirl Filling ½ cup packed light brown sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp dairy-free butter, melted Pumpkin Cake 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp...
Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 1 cup pure pumpkin 1/2 cup honey...
Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or meat of choice) 2 TBSP olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 4 bell peppers, chopped (I used one red, one yellow, two green) 3 TBSP minced garlic 1 (14.5oz) can petite diced tomatoes 1 (32oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes 4 cups bone broth (or...
Ingredients Cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled for at least 15 minutes) 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed 1/4 cup pure pumpkin 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp...
I usually don't write much before my recipes start because I make zero money from running ads on my blog, so I don't feel the need to write a dissertation on why the cinnamon roll was invented and 19 different ways to store it. HOWEVER, once you make these cinnamon...
Ingredients (yields 4) 2 cups cottage cheese 1 cup pure pumpkin 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp vanilla extract Optional toppings: whipped cream and graham cracker crumbles Directions In a food processor, pulse cottage cheese, pumpkin,...
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked pasta 1 pound fresh salmon Salt & pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tsp fish seasoning of choice 1/2 TBSP oil 1/2 cup broth 1/3 cup pesto 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, see note Freshly grated...
Ingredients 2 cups cottage cheese 1 1oz packet ranch seasoning Directions In a food processor, pulse together the cottage cheese and ranch seasoning together for 1-2 minutes until creamy You can serve it immediately or let it chill in the fridge before serving with...
Ingredients (yields a dozen) Crust Ingredients 2 cups graham crackers 3 TBSP honey or maple syrup 1 TBSP melted butter 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Pie Filling 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup pure pumpkin (not pure) 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles (can sub 1/2 cup greek yogurt) 2...
Ingredients Pie Crust 2 1/2 cups flour 3 TBSP sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup ice water (or more if needed) Strawberry Filling 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 TBSP cornstarch 1 pinch salt Juice from...
Ingredients Cornbread 1 cup Kamut (or all-purpose) flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup butter- melted 1 cup...
Ingredients 1/2 cup active sourdough starter 4 cups Kamut flour 1 1/4 cups water (room temperature) 2 tsp salt 1 TBSP honey 2 TBSP EBB seasoning Directions In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, water, and honey. Stir until the starter is...
Ingredients 2 cups cooked wild turkey (or chicken, shredded) 2 cups cooked rice (white or Jasmine) 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion...
Ingredients Cake 2 3/4 cups cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup macadamia nut oil (secret ingredient) 3 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg whites, at...
Ingredients Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 3 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1 cup Greek yogurt Streusel 9 TBSP. all-purpose flour 3 TBSP. brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 4 TBSP unsalted butter melted...
Ingredients (yields a dozen) Crust Ingredients 2 cups graham crackers 3 TBSP honey or maple syrup 1 TBSP melted butter Cheesecake Filling 2 cups cottage cheese 1/3 cup peanut or almond butter 1 cup greek yogurt 2 TBSP honey Pinch of salt Toppings (optional) Melted...
Ingredients 3lbs ground elk (or meat of choice)- browned 12oz pasta of choice (I use sourdough noodles from Thrive) *This can be done with spaghetti, rigatoni, etc (the shape of the noodle is irrelevant) 12oz marinara sauce 12oz Alfredo sauce 8oz cream cheese-...
Ingredients (yields a dozen) Crust Ingredients 2 cups graham crackers 2 TBSP cocoa powder 3 TBSP honey or maple syrup Cheesecake Filling 2 cups cottage cheese 1/3 cup peanut or almond butter 2 scoops Bowmar Nutrition vanilla protein powder 2 TBSP honey Pinch of salt...
Ingredients 1 cup cottage cheese 1 TBSP milk 2 TBSP honey 2 TBSP cocoa powder 1 scoop Bowmar Nutrition vanilla bean protein 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract Toppings: 2 TBSP light cool whip 1/2 TBSP chocolate shavings Directions In a food processor, combine all...
Ingredients Big Mac Copycat Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 TBSP sweet pickle relish 1 TBSP yellow mustard 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp white vinegar Elk Sliders 1lb ground elk (or ground meat of choice) 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 tsp garlic powder 12-count Hawaiian...
Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 100g graham crackers 2 TBSP butter, melted 1 TBSP maple syrup or honey (you could also use a store-bought crust) Cottage Cheese Cream 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 whole eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1/3 cup...
Ingredients Mulberry Filling 2 cups fresh mulberries (washed) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 TBSP cornstarch 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract Cobbler Topping 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking...
Ingredients 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup flour (and more for rolling) 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg Spices/toppings of choice: everything but the bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, shredded cheese, garlic powder, etc Directions Set oven to 400 Spray a cookie sheet...
Ingredients 1 cup cottage cheese 2 large eggs 1/4 cup oil 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained Directions Set oven to 350 Combine...
Ingredients Cake Ingredients 2 cups Kamut flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 TBSP baking powder 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup macadamia nut oil (or oil of choice) 1 1/2 cups blueberries 2 TBSP flour 1 cup flaked coconut shreds Lime Drizzle...
Ingredients Muffins 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or full-fat) 2 large eggs ⅓ cup almond milk (or any milk of...
Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup Bowmar Nutrition vanilla protein powder 1/3 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor) 1-2 tbsp water or milk (if needed for...
IngredientsCrumble Topping1/3 cup flour1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp salt1/4 cup butter, meltedMuffins1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/3 cup milk1 cup ricotta or sour cream-...
This protein (22g) and fiber (10g) packed pudding is INCREDIBLE! Ingredients 1 cup chocolate milk 2 scoops Bowmar Nutrition double fudge protein powder 1/2 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup honey 2 TBSP cocoa powder Directions In a bowl, combine all ingredients together Cover...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Kamut flour (or 1 3/4 cup all-purpose) 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed) 1/4 cup honey 1/2 TBSP cinnamon 1/2 TBSP vanilla extract or almond extract 1 TBSP melted coconut oil 1 egg 1/2 cup vanilla or plain Greek...
Ingredients Salad 2 cups green cabbage, finely chopped 2 cups green leaf lettuce or shaved brussels, chopped 1 cup kale, stems removed and finely chopped 1 cup red cabbage, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, shredded 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup super sweet...
Ingredients (makes 4-6 servings) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat) 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tsp minced onion 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...
Ingredients Carrot Cake Bars 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted 1 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 TBSP almond extract (or vanilla) 1 cup Kamut flour or 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup shredded carrots Cream Cheese...
Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 14 egg whites 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat your oven to 375°F and thoroughly dry a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan Sift together...
Ingredients Cookies 1/2 cup butter- room temp 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 cup whole milk ricotta 2 cups flour 1 TBSP baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 TBSP lime juice Zest from one lime Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 - 3 TBSP lime juice Zest for topping Directions In a...
Ingredients Bars 1/2 cup butter {softened} 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar {packed} 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon Cinnamon Sugar Topping 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon...
Ingredients 12 whole eggs 1 cup whole milk 1lb maple sausage (we use venison) 4oz can mild diced green chiles Salt and pepper to taste Directions Set your oven to 350 Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat and drain any excess fat In a large bowl, whisk together...
Ingredients 1 ½ cups (180g) cornmeal ¾ cup (90g) Kamut flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ½ tbsp (7g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly 2 large egg whites, room temperature 2 tsp vanilla...
Ingredients Bar Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup Kamut flour or 1 cup + 2 TBSP all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg-...
Easy. Delicious. Reheats. Kids love it. Easy clean-up. What else do you need to add this into your weekly dinner rotation? As always- you can sub the elk for beef, venison, ground turkey, etc! Ingredients 12oz bowtie pasta 1 TBSP olive oil 2lb ground elk 1 small...
If you know anything about me, you know my love for Giada. Her restaurant at the Cromwell in Vegas was our first introduction to fine dining and tasting/chef's menus. Since then, I have purchased all of her cookbooks and made so many of her recipes, which are always...
Ingredients Date Filling Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates- chopped 2 TBSP honey 2/3 cup hot water pinch of sea salt Bar Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup cold butter Directions Prep filling first. In...
Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or beef) 2 green bell peppers- diced 1 onion- diced 2 TBSP minced garlic 10oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cups shredded provolone cheese 2 cups beef or bone broth Salt and pepper to taste 12oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or...
Ingredients 2 pounds ground elk (or beef) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounces butter 1 white onion- diced 2 cups beef broth ⅓ cup sour cream ⅓ cup white wine salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 cups egg noodles- cooked per the brand's...
Ingredients Cake 3 cups cake flour (or 2.5 cups flour and 1/2 cup arrowroot) 1.5 cups sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup butter (chilled) 1 cup eggnog 1/2 cup milk 2 TBSP oil 2 tsp rum extract 3 eggs Frosting 1 cup butter (room...
Ingredients Carrots 1lb carrots- sliced 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pats 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese Candied Pecans 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup...
Ingredients Salad 4 cups chopped Brussels (you should be able to purchase them chopped or shredded, you can also use lettuce) 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup shaved or grated parmesan Dressing (or do store-bought Caesar) 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon anchovy...
Ingredients 8oz wheel or wedge Brie cheese 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts 4 TBSP hot honey (could use regular honey as well) and more for topping 1/4 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt Directions Set your oven to 350 Prep the cheese wheel by scoring a circle on its rind about 1/4...
Ingredients Yield: an Oakley dozen (12, but 11 if you have toddlers) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp almond extract 1/2 cup pumpkin (blotted to remove moisture) 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1...
Ingredients 1lb ground elk (or venison, beef, etc) 1/2 TBSP olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 yellow onion- finely diced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 8 slices cheese of choice 12 dinner rolls 1 TBSP butter Directions Preheat oven to 350 and spray a...
Liver has so many excellent benefits and we love having liver pate when we go to any fine dining restaurant. With Josh's last buck, he tasked me with some "fancy" liver recipes, and this all-spice and sage venison pate is fantastic- you cannot taste the liver at all!...
Ingredients Cookie Bars 1.5 sticks (3/4 cup) butter- softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 2 tsp almond extract 2 cups Kamut flour or 2.5 cups All-Purpose 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt Frosting 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter,...
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder (o4 3/4 if not using protein powder) 1/2 cup flour (or 3/4 cup if not using protein powder) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup chocolate chips 2...
This recipe will be in your weekly dinner round-up. It's so good and full of protein; the kids will LOVE it! There's no prep work, no chopping, no dicing, and hardly anything to clean up as it's a one-pot recipe 🙂 Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or venison, beef, etc.)...
Ingredients (yields 16 mini cheesecakes) Gingerbread Crust 3/4 cup gingerbread crisp cookie crumbs or graham cracker crust 3 TBSP melted butter Goat Cheese Cheesecake Filling 4oz goat cheese crumbles- room temperature 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup sugar + 2 TBSP honey 1/4...
Trick your kids, trick your spouse, trick yourself. This soup has EIGHT cups of vegetables plus 20g of protein in each serving! (no photo because it's not the most aesthetic look soup but dip some sourdough in it and you won't care) Ingredients 4 cups broccoli-...
If you couldn't tell, I am a huge fan of Brussels Sprouts over lettuce for salads. They are so much more filling and flavorful! Ingredients 4 cups shaved Brussels (you can buy them pre-shaved) 1 shallot- chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 2 TBSP olive oil 1/3 cup pomegranate...
This batch size is great to keep at home (the trick is not to eat it all in one sitting). If you're attending a party or using this as your cookie exchange, you will want to double or triple the recipe! Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup...
Ingredients 2lbs ground antelope (or any ground meat) 4 large potatoes or 6 medium potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced) 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 3/4 cup whole milk 1 tsp garlic powder 2 TBSP olive oil...
Antelope is one of my favorite North American wild game meats because they typically eat sage, and I love the taste. I pair my recipes with the natural flavor of the meat. As always- use whatever ground meat you have access to or want to use! This recipe would taste...
A recipe best served cold- this will be a crowd-pleaser (if you are willing to share)! Plus, it's quite a bit easier than making a regular pumpkin pie 🙂 Ingredients Crust and Topping 1 1/2 cups Kamut flour (or 2 cups All-Purpose) 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup unsalted...
Cheesecake is Josh's favorite dessert, so I knew if I was going to attempt something at home, it needed to be NEXT LEVEL. These surpassed my wildest expectations—a true crowd-pleaser! A note: it's best if the cheesecakes are set up for a few hours before enjoying...
Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or venison or beef) 2 TBSP butter 1 small onion, chopped 2 TBSP minced garlic 3 TBSP flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp butter 3 cups beef broth 1 cup pickles, chopped 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain) 1 6 oz. can tomato paste ⅓ cup ketchup 3...
We had a very similar course during a chef's menu experience in Las Vegas (full blog here), and with our farm producing so many wild pears, I knew I had to try to recreate it! Ingredients Pears (ripe)- halved and cored Olive oil Blue cheese crumbles Walnut pieces Hot...
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Kamut flour or 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cloves 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup milk 1 stick butter- melted and cooled 2 eggs granulated...
I *love* anything molasses, so be ready to see a lot of recipes using it this season on the blog! Before you begin this recipe- note that you do need to chill the dough for an hour (I hate when recipes don't note that at first, and then you get all excited about a...
Ingredients 2 TBSP butter 1 TBSP oil 1/2 cup finely minced onion 2 TBSP minced garlic 2 tsp Italian Seasoning 2 15oz cans pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 2 cups bone broth or beef broth 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 TBSP maple syrup Fresh sage...
I could easily eat steak for every meal, especially topped with cowboy butter! We usually have about half the recipe left over, and if you have some left, it can easily be reheated the following day. Ingredients 1 stick butter 4 TBSP minced garlic 1 lemon- juiced 2...
Makes 8 large cookies or a dozen medium cookies Ingredients 1 stick butter (softened) 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Kamut flour or 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 two baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt (+ more for topping) 1 toffee bar Caramel sauce...
My 4-year-old asked, "Can we eat this every day?" That's it—that's the intro. Ingredients 12oz shaved Brussels sprouts (they sell these frozen) 4 TBSP oil- divided 8oz bow tie pasta 1/2 cup shaved parmesan 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1/4 cup halved pecans 3...
My first time making scones, and I have to say- I am pretty proud of myself. Ingredients Scone Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Kamut flour or 2 cups all-purpose flour + more for kneading 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup...
Ingredients (makes 16) Cheesecake Filling 4oz cream cheese- softened 2 TBSP granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Cookie Dough 1/2 cup butter- room temp 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1...
The perfect fall (or any day meal), plus it makes fantastic leftovers too! Ingredients 2lbs ground elk (or beef, venison, etc.) 2 green bell peppers- diced 1/2 medium yellow onion- diced 1 TBSP cornstarch 4 cups milk 1 cup broth 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2...
Ingredients 3/4 cp Kamut flour or 1 cup All-Purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 eggs 1.5 cups pure pumpkin puree 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla) 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup chopped...
A little twist on the classic puppy chow! I recommend using milk chocolate if you are subbing the protein powder with another chocolate flavor or if you are omitting the protein powder altogether! The white chocolate works with the protein pumpkin spice perfectly :)...
This super hearty meal took less than 20 minutes to prepare and was loved by the kids, too! Ingredients 2lbs ground antelope (or any other ground meat) 1 medium onion- chopped 2 TBSP minced garlic 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta 2 14oz tomato sauce...
Ingredients 1.5 lbs ground elk (or venison or beef) 1/2 cup finely minced purple onion 2 TBSP minced garlic 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp oregano seasoning 1 TBSP chives 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Olive oil for cooking Directions Combine all ingredients in...
You need these this weekend, that is all. I try to include macros for my protein recipes 1 Muffin: 206 calories / 9g fat / 23g carbs / 7g protein Ingredients Muffin Ingredients 1 cup Kamut flour or All-Purpose 2 scoops Bowmar Nutrition Protein Pumpkin Spice (can omit...
It's hard to have a bad day when you know you're having chicken fried elk steak for dinner. You of course can use any sort of wild game or beef for this recipe! How to Enjoy Wild Game Without it Being Gamey Ingredients 8 elk steaks (roughly 8oz each) 2 eggs 4 TBSP...
Ingredients Salad 5 cups shaved Brussels 1 red apple- chopped 1/2 purple onion- chopped Handful: Pecan Halves Cranberries Goat Cheese Dressing 1 TBSP honey 1 TBSP olive oil 1 TBSP balsamic 2 TBSP mayo Salt and pepper to taste Directions In a bowl, combine all salad...
Ingredients (makes 2) Dough 3 - 3.5 cups Kamut flour or 3.5 - 4 cups All-Purpose flour 3 TBSP yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp salt 1 cup hot water 3 TBSP olive oil Toppings Ground Italian Sausage Pizza sauce or marinara sauce Cheese of choice Olives Peppers Onions Banana...
Ingredients Cake 1.5 cups Kamut flour or 2 cups All-Purpose flour 1/2 cup butter- softened 1 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1 large egg 1/3 cup whole milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup pure pumpkin (not pie filling)...
So yummy and perfect for fall! Yields 6, double, or triple as desired Ingredients Donuts 3/4 cup Kamut flour or 1 cup All-Purpose 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup brown sugar...
Our first chef's menu restaurant experience was at Giada's in the Cromwell in Las Vegas. One of the dishes was her signature lemon spaghetti, and they even sent you home with the recipe! I made a few tweaks and added the venison sausage, so don't be afraid to play...
Whenever I share wild game recipes, I am asked how to make wild game taste "not so gamey." We don't mind the taste, even if it is gamey, but I know it can bother some people who are used to beef or chicken instead of deer and wild turkey. We have eaten some pretty...
Okay. This is the only way I will be cooking game meat tenderloins from now on. It was so flavorful, and the meat was extremely tender. If you try this recipe, you will impress anyone! Use whatever tenderloin you have available as well! Tenderloin Ingredients...
Josh and I had our ten-year courthouse wedding anniversary a few days ago, and in honor of our wedding cake flavor (almond), I wanted to make something fall-ish for us to celebrate at home. These crinkle cookies are amazing and an easy recipe for the kids to help...
Our apple trees are producing like crazy right now, so be prepared for a ton of apple-themed recipes! Ingredients 3 medium red apples, chopped (peel if desired; I did not) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 large eggs 1/4 cup white sugar...
If you like caramel, this recipe is for you! It's extremely easy to make and a natural alternative to traditional caramel. Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates- packed 2 cups boiling water 1/2 tsp sea salt Directions Add boiling water and dates to a bowl, cover, and let...
Per usual, these made an Oakley dozen (aka 11 cookies instead of a full dozen). They are great with and without the icing and taste like oatmeal cookies but with a fall twist! Ingredients Cookie Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup Kamut flour or 1.5 cups...
A little twist on the classic "pigs in a blanket" made with our deer lil' smokies Ingredients Puff Pastry Ingredients (or use a store-bought sheet) 1 cups Kamut Flour or 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 8 tablespoons...
I'm always trying to come up with new ways to use our venison that aren't just chili or spaghetti. These patty melts were insanely easy to make! Try them with your next deer (or beef)! Ingredients 1lb ground venison 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Montreal-style...
One of my resolutions this year was not to buy any salad dressing. This was such an easy way to make Thousand Island dressing and most likely- you already have all the ingredients Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ketchup 3 TBSP sweet pickle relish Directions Whisk...
These are AMAZING and make the best post-dinner sweet treat! Ingredients 2 heaping cups of raspberries 2 TBSP honey 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Sea Salt Directions In a bowl, mash raspberries. Add honey On a parchment-covered baking sheet, scoop small plops of...
This has been sweeping the internet, and for good reason- it's such a perfect little sweet and salty treat at the end of the day. I will preface that the recipes and videos I've seen online use A TON of peanut butter, but I still try to keep my treats in check as best...
Josh said this was one of his favorite recipes I have ever made! With fall and winter right around the corner, a crockpot meal is an absolute move! Plus, you only need a few ingredients! Ingredients 2 - 3lb venison roast (or beef) 2 cups broth + 2 cups water 1 packet...
I don't think I'll be able to eat regular chocolate chip cookies after this version! I was inspired by a recent trip to Vegas and a fall cookie I saw at a bakery we were at. The nutmeg and molasses' warmth really brings out this cookie's flavor! Ingredients 6 TBSP...
As Bob Ross would say, "We don't have mistakes; we have happy accidents." These, my friends, were a happy accident. I intended them to be apple fritter donut bites, but I didn't have enough flour to hold them together, so they became the softest cookies I have ever...
This was so easy and a fan favorite in our house. Plus, the leftover meat sauce tastes amazing over rice or even just as is! Ingredients 2lbs ground Italian venison sausage (or pork) Pasta of choice- we aren't huge pasta people, so I only did 1/2 a box, but use how...
Cinnamon rolls are such a labor of love. Still, these are worth the 3.5 hours they will take you (you can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge overnight, but with the extra rise time in the morning, you are only going to save about 45 minutes). Your...
If you are a Brussels sprouts fan, this recipe is for you! They aren't mushy or crunchy—the perfect roasted salad or side dish for your next meal! Ingredients Brussels Sprouts 2 TBSP olive oil 2lbs trimmed and halved Brussels Salt and pepper Tahini Dressing 1 large...
You will be the HIT of your next tailgate or party if you make this (plus it feels super fancy but takes hardly any time at all, a perfect win)! Feel free to get creative, too. If you have other nuts or berries in your house that you want to use up, throw them in,...
The beauty of garden-fresh cherry tomatoes is that you don't have to peel/core them to use them in soups and sauces! Plus, they are a little sweeter than larger heirloom tomatoes, which gives them a unique flavor. Ingredients Soup Ingredients 4lbs cherry tomatoes...
I love recipes that don't call for insane ingredients you have never heard of. The kids and I decided to make some pumpkin muffins this morning, so we threw one together with some ingredients we had in the house and just made it work. They turned out amazing, and I...
We are having fake fall in Iowa so naturally all of the pumpkin recipes are coming out to play. I cannot escape all of the PSLs on my feed but I refuse to consume the seed oils in most creamers- so let's make our own! Plus, this creamer is packed with protein and so...
The recipe title is long, but this meal was easy yet fancy! It took me longer to type the title than it did to make the recipe (under 20 minutes, total). It's also perfect for fall! Ingredients (makes 2) 20 small scallops or 12 - 15 medium scallops 2 TBSP butter 1...
Ingredients 2lbs Italian Venison Sausage (about nine links)* 1 TBSP olive oil 20oz potato gnocchi 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 3 TBSP minced garlic 2 cups butternut squash puree** Salt and pepper to taste Sage for topping Directions Slice sausage (can...
Ingredients 1 cup applesauce 2 tbsp milk of choice 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp white or cider vinegar 1 cup flour (I use Kamut) 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp each: baking soda and baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional handful of...
I am always looking for ways to make wild turkey fancy, and I think these do just that! As always, use store-bought turkey breasts or chicken breasts—don't limit yourself to the wild game I use! Ingredients 6 cups cornflakes 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp...
This is such an easy way to help you hit your protein goals for the day! You can enjoy it with apples, grapes, or just with a spoon—whatever works for you! Don't be afraid to get creative, either—there are so many flavor combination possibilities, so you should never...
Ingredients (makes 9 muffins) Streusel Topping 1/4 cup Kamut or all-purpose flour 1/8 cup brown sugar (swerve alternative) 1/8 cup granulated sugar (swerve alternative) 1/8 cup melted butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon Muffin Batter 3/4 cup Kamut or all-purpose flour 1 tsp...
Ingredients Pie Crust (could also use store-bought) 1.5 cups Kamut flour 3/4 cup ice cold water 1/2 tsp salt 1 stick butter- cold Quiche 6 whole eggs 1 cup whole milk 1lb venison maple sausage 1 cup cheddar cheese- divided 1/2 TBSP garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 white...
Okay, this was such a simple salad, but it tasted so fancy! It would be a perfect dish to bring anywhere in the fall and winter—or just enjoy at home! Ingredients 16 oz red seedless grapes 12 oz blackberries 1/2 cup chopped salted pecans Grapefruit- for juice and...
Okay, honestly, I didn't know what to call these. They were one of the best desserts I have ever made, but they were so soft that you had to eat them with a fork (which isn't the worst thing in the world). I wish we had some protein vanilla ice cream (with the cream)...
If you need a go-to recipe for fall/winter that isn't chili- this is it! As always, use whatever meat you have- we have freezers full of venison, so that's what you will always see me using! Ingredients Meat Filling 2 TBSP butter 1 medium onion- chopped 2lbs ground...
The perfect summer cake- a strawberry cake with strawberry icing! This is a dense cake, but not heavy at all! Ingredients Strawberry Cake 2lbs strawberries 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk (strawberry milk if you have it) 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups Kamut...
Who doesn't love brown butter cookies? I will warn you—after you brown the butter, it takes at least 30 minutes in the freezer for these to actually start making the cookies, so plan accordingly! As always, I replaced the sugar with Swerve (linked below). Just by...
I have been on a baking kick lately and I came across a variation of this recipe on TikTok and needed to recreate it- but in a slightly healthier way. Again, per usual, using the Swerve sweetener in both the granular and powdered versions which saves over 2,000...
It seems like every week, we have ripe bananas that need used. This week we made chocolate chip banana bread bars- so much easier than actual bread! I used the SWERVE sugar substitute and their chocolate chips for these and eliminated over 800 calories from the entire...
A gas station staple- but made at home! These were surprisingly very easy, and I already had everything I needed in my pantry! As usual, I am using Kamut flour and SWERVE sugar to save over 1000 calories and avoid refined table sugar Ingredients Bars 1 cup butter...
Ingredients Bars: 1 cup unsalted butter - softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract pinch of salt 3 eggs 2 cups Kamut flour (2 1/2 cups all-purpose) Brown Sugar Filling: 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed 1 Tbsp ground...
One of the easiest meals to prep: taco bowls! Ingredients Rice (we do Jasmine) Ground venison- browned (use whatever meat you want) Taco Seasoning Avocados- diced Salsa or Pico Street Corn Other options: lettuce, cheese, queso, sour cream, guacamole, fajita veggies,...
Ingredients 1 TBSP unsalted butter 3-4 cups fresh corn cut from cob or frozen corn (about 4-5 fresh corn cobs) 2 TBSP mayonnaise 1/2 cup Cotija cheese or queso fresco grated or crumbled 2 green onions finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1 lime juiced...
Like any banana bread, I had ripe bananas that needed to be used TODAY, or they were going to the chickens for food. Luckily, I had this recipe saved for a while, and it was the perfect day to make it! I have been replacing my sugar with swerve and stevia. You can use...
These are perfect if you are looking for something that isn't sickly sweet and over the top! Ingredients Cake 2 cups kamut flour (or 2.5 all-purpose) 4 large eggs 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup butter- room temperature 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 TBSP fresh...
I have made a few styles of pop-tarts before, but this recipe from HBH turned out the best (and was the easiest). She did a strawberry version, but we had blueberries, so I went with that! Ingredients Pop-tarts 2 cups kamut flour or 2.5 cups all-purpose 2 sticks (1...
No introduction is needed. These were amazing and great for meal prep! As usual, use whatever meat you have! INGREDIENTS Meatballs 2 pounds of ground venison 2 eggs 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 cup thinly...
I love Half Baked Harvest and own all of her cookbooks. She shared this recipe on Instagram over the weekend, and immediately, I knew it was something I needed in my life. I made a few small changes that I have listed below. Please keep in mind that with the proof,...
My great-grandma and aunt always make a lemon dessert for Easter, and it's one of my favorite things about the holiday! I aim to continue this tradition for my own children, and these are definitely going to be on repeat for years to come. They were so easy but looked...
This easy side dish is so flavorful and one you will want to make again and again! Lucky for us, I had almost everything I needed: the garden freezer stash, the remaining honey from my bees, and basil from my indoor garden! Next year, my plan is to make goat cheese! ...
I love recipes that are kid-friendly and with the fun shapes- these are just that! Make any flavor combination you like, we have unflavored, watermelon, and peach raspberry collagen! Ingredients 2 cups halved strawberries 2 TBSP honey 1/4 cup water 1 scoop watermelon...
I have been seeing these all over TikTok, so I decided to try them with a little spin of my own! I made homemade pizza dough from The Food Nanny, but you can always buy store-bought if you don't want to. Skip ahead if doing so! Pizza Dough Ingredients 1 tablespoon...
Okay, these were seriously the best crackers I've ever made. I don't know if it was the food processor, the seasonings, or a combination of both, but these were AMAZING! Ingredients Seasoning Topping 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic...
This is a little Easter twist on puppy chow! It can obviously be made for any holiday, but the Easter candies really make it pop! Ingredients 4 cups Chex cereal 2 cups pretzels 1 cup salted peanuts 8oz vanilla almond bark 10-ounce bag of easter chocolate candies (we...
These donuts were super easy and contained 7-8g of protein per donut (based on the type of flour and protein powder used). Mine had 8 using Kamut flour and Bowmar Nutrition protein (not too shabby for a low-sugar donut)! Ingredients (yields 6 standard-sized donuts)...
This bread reminds me so much of the cinnamon swirl bread my mom used to buy! I love that I can make this at home! Ingredients Bread: 2 1/2 TBSP active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1 3/4 cup warm water 3 TBSP Sugar 2 TBSP melted butter 4 cups Kamut flour (or 4.5 cups...
With Easter around the corner, I wanted to share this recipe so everyone can make it if they wish for their holiday! Ingredients 3 TBSP butter 1 10oz bag of marshmallows 6 cups organic puffed rice cereal Robins egg candies Directions Melt the butter over medium heat...
If you have yogurt that's about to expire or want to sneak some extra protein into some muffins, this recipe is for you! Feel free to get creative with your yogurt flavor and the fruit you choose to use! I have made these now with strawberries (and strawberry yogurt)...
I am utterly obsessed with making my own noodles and pasta—I actually don't know why I didn't start sooner. I know it seems intimidating, but it's super simple. I use the KitchenAid pasta attachments, but you can always use a hand crank or completely do it by hand...
I had all these ingredients in my pantry, and they came together to make the best homemade granola! Sub anything you would like, and feel free to get creative! The one note I will say is that I used honey instead of syrup, so I don't feel like it was "sticky" enough...
Ok ok, here me out; I was originally going to use ricotta cheese in this recipe but decided to use cottage cheese instead for the added protein and these turned out AMAZING. There's no added sugar so they are actually really great macros and the perfect sweet treat!...
I started an indoor herb garden a few months ago and my thyme has been growing amazing! It's super fun for the kids too! This combination of flavors is super unique but it all works- try it and let me know what you think! Ingredients Cake Ingredients 1 stick of room...
I have been obsessed since one of my followers brought me a King Cake to the Arnold in 2019. It's a Mardi Gras / New Orleans / Louisiana thing with a lot of incredible history if you ever want to dive into it! For our birthdays this year, I decided to make a sourdough...
Ok this will absolutely be in the weekly rotation for us and it will definitely be on the menu whenever we have guests in town (it made a ton- which do reheat nicely)! As always, use whatever meat you have access to Ingredients Gravy 2lbs maple venison sausage (or...
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1cup White Kamut flour +1 Tablespoon 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 XL-sized Hersheys milk chocolate bars 1 7 oz jar...
Ok these were actually a lot easier than I thought they would be and now I have doubled how many potatoes I will be planting this year. The kids LOVE french fries but I am trying to make everything at home that I can this year! This french fry cutter made the entire...
Josh told me that this is a recipe our kids will make for their kids- it was that good! As a note, we get our ground italian venison sausage made at our meat locker- I am sure you can do it at home with the right seasoning! Ingredients 2lbs venison Italian sausage...
The perfect fall or winter salad with just the right sweet, salt, and amount of crunch! Plus it takes only a few minutes to throw together! Ingredients Salad 12oz bag pre-shaved Brussels 1 red pear, diced or julienned 1 red apple, diced or julienned 1/2 cup sharp...
These are insanely easy and such a great way to use your sourdough starter! Ingredients 2 sticks of butter 2 egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla 1 TBSP milk pinch of salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sourdough starter sprinkles for finishing Directions Cream the butter,...
This was so much fun to make! We got almost two feet of snow in Iowa in less than a week so we have A LOT of ice cream to eat! I added our vanilla bean protein to it too and it was incredible! Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract...
This recipe was inspired by the lamb hummus recipe in "Super Simple" by Half Baked Harvest. Her cookbooks are excellent if you are looking for new ones! Ingredients 1lb ground venison (or meat of choice) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 TBSP minced garlic Zest of 1...
Naan Bread is a labor of love, but it is worth it! Serve with hummus, soup, etc! Ingredients 1/2 cup sourdough discard 2 cups Kamut flour (add 1/2 cup using wheat or white) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup yogurt 1 TBSP olive oil 2 tsp sea salt Directions In a large bowl, mix...
This recipe comes to you from The Food Nanny (it's also where I order my Kamut Flour until we start growing and milling our own)! She has shared this to her IG and it's in her cookbook as well. Please note: this does require at least 2 hours of chilling so plan...
BRB as I only plant these ingredients in my garden next year because I want to eat it every single day. Luckily I had peppers and cucumbers that I was able to use. This recipe popped up on my FYP page a few nights ago and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I made a...
My sourdough is back! I took a break from making it when we were in Africa and up until about a week ago but we are back at it! Also- cookies are very hard to photograph. These were PERFECT! Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup...
A fun and easy recipe that the kids can help with! If you don't want to use (or don't have) protein powder on hand, just double the flour and omit the protein! However- this is a great way to sneak in extra protein for you and your family! Ingredients (makes 24 donut...
We recently harvested all the honey from the boxes in the garden, so buckle up for many honey recipes this year on the blog! These honey walnut bars were extremely delicious. The topping calls for brown sugar, and I found a stevia-based brown sugar that worked...
The title is long enough, so we don't need an intro paragraph 🙂 Here's the tool I use to shred my zucchini from the garden *This recipe yields two dozen full sized muffins Ingredients 3 cup grated zucchini 1 cup pure pumpkin 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup olive oil...
I picked the last of my zucchini this week, so zucchini bread was on the menu, especially with the fall temperatures right around the corner. This recipe is easy and will make two loaves (in a bread pan)! I will freeze one and keep the other out (it goes quickly in...
This is definitely going to be added to our rotation of recipes! It was so good, took minimal time, and is low carb- perfect for us! As always, you don't have to use venison, you can use whatever ground meat you have available to you. Ingredients 2lbs ground venison...
I don't think I will ever a regular oatmeal cookie ever again- these were INCREDIBLE, extremely easy, and healthy enough to be a breakfast cookie. I ended up making four batches because we have so many zucchinis coming out of the garden right now! Ingredients 2 cups...
Think apple or pumpkin butter- but with peaches! We finally have a few peach trees producing this year at the house and I couldn't make this recipe fast enough! You can always buy store bought peaches too! This recipe makes your house smell like Christmas and is only...
I have made this recipe twice this week- it is a low carb DREAM and such an easy way to use up zucchini from the garden. Dare I say it's better than lasagna with noodles! As always, I am using ground venison but you can use beef, pork, chicken, turkey etc Ingredients...
I don't like tomatoes but I have three dozen tomato plants in my garden. Why? Salsa. Spaghetti sauce. Sloppy joe sauce. Pizza sauce. Ketchup. Pico. ALL THE THINGS I am so proud of how this sauce turned out given it was my first time ever making it! We have tomatoes...
If you are harvesting your zucchinis- this recipe is for you!! Ingredients (makes 24) • 2.5 cups shredded zucchini (don’t ring moisture out) • 1 cup flour • 2 scoops Bowmar Nutrition protein hot chocolate • 1/4 cup organic cocoa powder • 1 egg • 5 TBSP butter -...
My garden is starting to yield some massive zucchinis and a few jalapeños are starting to pop too! You obviously don't have to grow your own veggies to make this bread but I am super proud of my garden and the harvests its beginning to provide me with! This recipe...
Ok so it's more like an un-stuffed bowl but this recipe is a low carb dream! You also can add rice- don't worry! But either way, it is incredible. As always, I used our venison from the freezer but feel free to use any ground meat that you have! Ingredients 2lbs...
I was fortunate to harvest my spring archery turkey a few days ago and wanted to make a copycat soup from a local bakery! There's is spicier than this turned out to be, and they use chicken instead of turkey (which you can do too)! Ingredients 1 TBSP olive oil 1...
I don't cook chicken often simply because we don't buy meat from the store. This past weekend though, we culled a problem rooster in our flock. This is a great recipe for any poultry you have on hand and makes great leftovers too! Ingredients 4oz linguine pasta 16oz...
There truly is no greater feeling than seeing your kids enjoy food you have made, especially when you have poured your heart and soul into that food. For me, that's been bread. I've been working so hard on perfecting each type I make and I truly feel this sandwich...
I often get asked, "how do I start homesteading"? To me- it's simple! Just start making things that you would normally buy from the store. Eat a lot of bread? Learn how to make bread (doesn't have to be sourdough). Like tomatoes? Grow some! Eat eggs? Maybe get some...
Josh made the fatal mistake of getting Oakley a pink cake pop from Starbucks a few days ago and now all she asks about is a "pop cake" or a "lollipop cake". So I decided to make my own at home as my goal for 2023 is to make what I can at home. Why? I can control the...
Oakley is now 2.5 years old and LOVING gummies. I have made it a goal in 2023 to make a lot of the things that I could easily just buy at the store. Not only do I know what is going into the food but it also allows Oakley to help me. For the gummies, she was able to...
In less than 30 minutes, you can have an amazing one pot meal that your entire family will love. As always, you don't have to use ground venison, any kind of ground meat will do! Ingredients 2lbs ground venison 1 onion- chopped 2 TBSP minced garlic 2 cups uncooked...
We were at the store the other day and I saw the blueberry muffins (the kind we all had in our lunchboxes) and I decided to make some at home! I absolutely love baking at home, I don't feel bad enjoying a sweet treat every once in a while when it's something I've...
I have never made true donuts before (where you fry them), so this was quite fun to do with my daughter! I found a recipe on Pinterest and modified it slightly based on what I had available! I definitely could have made them thicker when I cut them out but that was my...
I know this recipe looks intimidating with the many steps but the end result is SO worth it! I have a lot of people asking "why sourdough" and my response: "why not"? Enjoy! You will make the crust first, let it sit for an hour, and then the filling, and the glaze...
A classic recipe for a classic cookie. These are a great cookie to have kids help with too! Ingredients 2 sticks cold butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 4 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt...
Brownies are great but they take a lot of time- these brownie cookies will give you the same chocolatey goodness but half the time. Plus- they will use up some of your sourdough discard! If you don't have discard, a substitute is provided below! Ingredients 2 cups...
My sourdough discard exploded and overfilled my jar this morning so I knew it was time to whip something up! These are so easy to make and extremely delicious- plus they use a ton of discard. If you don't have discard to use, use 1/2 cup more flour! The rest of the...
I have absolutely fell in love with sourdough and baking all the things with it! Oakley asked to make brownies the other day and they turned out perfect! Ingredients 1 cup melted butter 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup sourdough discard 6 eggs 1 TBSP vanilla 2 3/4 cup al purpose...
We enjoyed this recipe for the first time Christmas morning and can easily say it is a top contender for one of the best things I have ever baked. It was extremely easy as well but looks very fancy! Cake Ingredients 3 cups flour (I used kamut and used 2 3/4 cups) 1/2...
One of my favorite ways to use sourdough discard is by making chocolate chip cookies! For my fitness people- these definitely are still a treat but life is meant to have treats! Just because it's made with sourdough, doesn't mean it's somehow null and void of calories...
One of my favorite parts of the end of summer is our pear tree at our Missouri farm dropping pears for me to use! My friend @jazzythings created this recipe using apples and I think you would be the talk of any holiday party if you brought these with you! Homemade...
I was fortunate enough to harvest a fall turkey in Missouri this year and wanted to try a new recipe. I found this one on Pinterest and subbed chicken for turkey and it turned out perfect! For the turkey breast, I cook it in a crockpot (just cover with water) and...
If you follow me on Instagram, I am sure you have seen how much bread I have been making lately! I have been using Kamut flour (I know if you are wanting to sub another flour, you can but the quantities will be different- simply google the replacement quantities). I...
Our Missouri farm has a huge pear tree and a few weekends ago we collected a ton of them! I wanted to make a bunch of pear sauce (think applesauce but with pears) for Oakley and Dean! Plus- this recipe doesn't require canning and the jars will stay good in the freezer...
We have a HUGE pear tree at our Missouri farm near the lodge and we picked about 40lbs this weekend! I personally am not a huge fan of pears as a stand alone fruit but baked or cooked in some way- those are my jam! The first recipe I needed to make with them was slow...
I rearranged our stand up freezer the other day to get ready for this hunting season and all of it's bounty. I found a bag of two turkey breasts from last spring and decided to make white turkey chili! This can obviously be done with chicken or store bought turkey,...