Sides & Snacks
Healthy Homemade Marshmallows
Made with a natural sweetener and gut beneficial gelatin, these healthy homemade marshmallows are an extra special treat, perfect for adding to a cup of hot chocolate! As I write this article on how to make homemade marshmallows without corn syrup, we are in the...
Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
Hearty, savory and packed full of terrific flavor, this recipe for spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is an excellent way to preserve the harvest from your backyard garden. Simply cook, freeze and enjoy fresh spaghetti sauce year-round. September is bittersweet for...
Healthy Chocolate Graham Cracker Recipe
Transport yourself back to childhood with this delicious and healthy chocolate graham cracker recipe. Using only real ingredients including honey, fresh milled flour, butter and vanilla, these crunchy squares are yummy spread with peanut butter or dipped into a glass...
Zucchini Fritters Recipe With Fresh Milled Flour
If your garden is overflowing with an abundance of zucchini, this zucchini fritters recipe with fresh milled flour is a must-try! Crispy and flavorful and made with only a couple simple ingredients. If you’re an avid gardener or a homesteader like me, you have likely...
Pan Fried Okra With Fresh Milled Flour
Crisp, tender and golden brown, there is nothing quite like the delicious taste of pan fried okra with fresh milled flour and cornmeal. It is a simple side dish that is wonderful to serve all year long. I have always enjoyed a large helping of fried okra on my dinner...
Kefir Ranch Dressing
This kefir ranch dressing is a spin on a classic favorite! Bursting with flavor and filled with gut healthy probiotics, you’ll want to add it to every salad you make. Homemade salad dressings are always welcome on our homestead. Not only do they taste delicious and...
Blueberry Cheesecake Kefir Popsicle
These blueberry cheesecake kefir popsicles are healthy, full of probiotics and incredibly delicious! They’re a perfect refreshment for a warm summer day. Sweltering does not even describe the type of summer we’ve had this year. We went from a cold, damp spring and...
Creamy & Tangy Mustard Coleslaw Recipe
Perfect for a barbecue, summer party or a weekday meal, this mustard coleslaw recipe is creamy and tangy. Pair with your favorite meat such as grilled chicken or steak and a big slice of watermelon. Each season comes with the best dishes. For instance, fall calls for...
Crackers With Fresh Milled Flour
Savory, salty and crisp, these crackers with fresh milled flour are a terrific afternoon snack. Pair with your favorite cheese or dip! Everyone loves snacks in our household. We almost always have a little nibble of something between meals. A snack is a must after a...
Avocado Kefir Dressing
Probiotic-rich avocado kefir dressing is a healthy and tasty way to add good bacteria to your favorite salads and sliced veggies. On our homestead summer calls for lots of fresh greens, salads and crisp veggies that practically beg to be dipped into some delicious...
Whole Grain Pop Tarts
Add a touch of nostalgia to your morning with these homemade toaster pastries. Baked to perfection with fresh milled flour, strawberry jam and drizzled with a vanilla glaze, these flaky whole grain pop tarts will be a welcome site at the breakfast table. Breakfast...
Whole Grain Stuffing Recipe
A family favorite for the holidays, this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe uses a loaf of bread made with fresh milled flour, real butter, veggies and plenty of herbs and spices. Simple to make and ever so scrumptious, this easy stuffing recipe is sure to be a hit with...
Fermented Salsa
Preserve the taste of fresh garden veggies with a jar of homemade fermented salsa. Similar to pico de gallo, this tangy salsa recipe is made with a handful of fresh ingredients and is packed with probiotics. Enjoy with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. This post...
Spiced Peach Muffins
These peach-stuffed muffins are a summer favorite! But thankfully since peach season is so short, frozen peaches can easily be substituted. With this recipe, you’ll enjoy summer year around with the taste of warm spices and sweet, juicy peaches in every single bite....
Cultured Veggie Dip
Probiotic-rich yogurt and milk kefir unite in this delicious vegetable garden dip. Made with fresh herbs, spices and a touch of sweet shallot, this veggie dip recipe is perfect for pairing with homegrown veggies from the garden or added to a tray and served as a cold...
Savory Baked Beans
Simple, savory and sugar free, these baked beans are cooked in the oven with bacon, smoked sausage, flavorful broth and a touch of seasoning, resulting in a delicious dish that everyone will love! Makes a wonderful addition to cookouts, summer picnics or a filling...
7 Kefir Smoothie Recipes
Nourish and support your gut with a kefir smoothie. Get a healthy dose of probiotics, prebiotics and fiber in all 7 of our favorite kefir smoothie recipes. With a good blender and a few ingredients you can make a delicious cinnamon mocha, blueberry crisp, tropical...
5 Sugar Free Granola Recipes
Swap out your sugary store bought breakfast cereal for a healthy homemade granola. A low-sugar granola can be hard to find but these 5 healthy granola recipes are easy-to-make and are made with only simple ingredients. Cinnamon apple, maple pecan and peanut butter...