Here is my new favorite way of making stuffing that uses the crock pot. It’s perfect to free up some oven space for the turkey, rolls, green bean casserole or anything else you might be baking. To find out how to make your own dried bread cubes and two other Frugal Thanksgiving Tips read my…
Real Food Zuppa Toscana Soup with Keto and Dairy-free Options
Spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale simmered in a creamy chicken broth- together they create a real food Zuppa Toscana. Zuppa Toscana is a bit of heaven on earth. I feel in love with this soup made famous by Olive Garden when I was visiting family on the east coast several years ago….
Nourishing Sausage Gravy
Yum, one of my favorite guilty pleasures is biscuits and gravy. Yup this Midwestern born girl has a hard time giving up her roots. What can I say you can take a girl out of the Midwest but you can’t take the Midwest out of a girl. This was one of my favorite breakfast…
Breakfast Pudding
Are you tired of oatmeal? Feel like you need some more protein to start your morning? Need an energy boost? Want a simple meal that takes almost no time to prepare? Then this Breakfast Pudding is for you. This is a quick breakfast option that I like to make. Each cup of cooked quinoa has…
Massam Curry
This is a great dish that you can make in your crock pot for those days when you don’t have much time. You can throw it together in the morning and not worry about it until evening. It is also a great way to stretch your chicken. I had this curry at a Thai restaurant…


