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    Condiments/Sauces - Herbs and Essential Oils

    Health Benefits of Pumpkin Spice

    October 30, 2016 - By 

    It’s fall here in the US, and as we approach November, pumpkin spice season has been in full swing for almost two months. Starting September 1st, you can find more pumpkin spice products and recipes starting to pop up everywhere. This seasoning combination has been wildly popular for several years. And die-hard fans need little excuse to consume pumpkin spice in their favorite products, whenever they can. But are there actually health benefits of pumpkin spice? First, let’s look at the basic herbs found in pumpkin spice. They are cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and clove. This spice combination actually packs…

  • Main Course - Recipes for Two

    Black Bean and Ground Beef Tacos

    October 20, 2016 - By 

    Last night I wanted to fix something from south of the border. But at the same time, I wanted to try something different. So the filling for these black bean and ground beef tacos was perfect…and different than just a ground beef taco filling. Adding the beans also added some great fiber as well as stretching the meal a bit! The result was absolutely fabulous! These black bean and ground beef tacos will always be a regular part of my meal rotation now. It’s also a quick, easy, and filling meal to make! I typically use gluten-free tortillas with this…

  • Main Course

    Classic Lasagna

    October 18, 2016 - By 

    I don’t know about you, but I love lasagna! Of course, I’ve been putting off creating a real food classic lasagna recipe, because often, lasagna can be a bit labor-intensive. And since this site is about living simply, I try to include recipes that are simple and that require little prep time. But I was craving some good lasagna, and so I decided to give in and just create. Sometimes a meal is worth spending a little extra time on. This recipe is actually pretty simple to make, although it does take a little time. But the results are well…

  • Recipes for Two - Salads - Sandwich/Wraps

    Homemade Chicken Salad (Recipes for Two)

    October 17, 2016 - By 

    I am a big fan of homemade chicken salad. So when I grilled out the other night, I grilled an extra chicken breast for me to use for my chicken salad recipe. I simply didn’t want to use canned chicken because there are some additives. I just don’t want to consume them! And homemade chicken salad just tastes so much better when you use freshly grilled chicken instead of canned. So today, I cut my cooked chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.  I put them in my food processor and pulsed it until it was broken down into smaller pieces. And…

  • Recipes for Two - Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak (Recipes for Two)

    October 14, 2016 - By 

    I am all for comfort foods. In fact, there are some nights when you just need food that is comforting to your spirit. But being who I am, I am all for comfort foods that are really easy to make too. I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. There are just too many other things that need to be done! This slow cooker Salisbury steak recipe is definitely quick and simple! The flavor is fantastic and it will leave your house smelling absolutely wonderful too! I usually pair this with some homemade mashed potatoes and…

  • Recipes for Two

    Mexican Corn and Bean Casserole (Recipes for Two)

    October 11, 2016 - By 

    I am always on the hunt for interesting side dishes. Especially side dishes that I can pair with recipes like my salsa chicken.  But that recipe can be a little more challenging to pair with a nice side dish. So I experimented with a few different side dishes. Most didn’t work well. But I did create this little Mexican Corn and Bean Casserole that did! It has easy preparation. And it can cook right alongside the salsa chicken. It helps to complete the meal and makes for a really tasty dinner. I have also tried this as a topper for…