A new year means new plans for home, homestead, travel
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Plans for 2020

BySamantha

Well January is here and there are plans to be made. Plans for the garden, plans for the homestead, plans for this website, plans for my family… I love January and its clean slate of new plans, don’t you? But first, a little look back on the past. If you follow me on Instagram, you…

Elevate your green beans this holiday season with this fresh and delicious parmesan green beans.
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Oven-Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

BySamantha

This elegant side dish elevates basic green beans to a whole new level. This dish is great for entertaining because it looks and tastes like you spent a lot more time on it than you actually did. Roasting the green beans assures they will be crisp tender and full of robust flavor. As an added…

This recipe for zucchini noodles with a delicious spicy sauce is a fantastic way to utilize all that zucchini you are harvesting in your homestead garden!
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Zucchini Noodles with Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe

BySamantha

This recipe replaces traditional pasta with healthy and delicious zucchini noodles, so you can indulge in it often without any guilt. Zucchini noodles are also an excellent way to use up an abundance of zucchini from your garden or farmers market. I don’t know about you, but I always need new recipes and ways to…

Garden Fresh Salsa Verde is fantastic with many different dishes. Try it with nachos, on tacos, on grilled chicken, so many different possibilities!
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Garden Fresh Salsa Verde ~ Recipe

BySamantha

This tasty, versatile dish can be used just about anywhere you’d use traditional tomato salsa. For example, it can be used to dress up everything from eggs to enchiladas and it is fantastic when stirred into your favorite soup and chili recipes. Try it on top of grilled chicken breasts, drizzled over sliced pork roast,…

Spicy Cherry Chutney Recipe
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Spicy Cherry Chutney Recipe

BySamantha

It’s July! And July means cherries! I have to say that I have struggled in the past to figure out what to do to preserve and use cherries in different ways rather than the usual cherry pie and just eating them fresh. This tasty concoction comes together quickly and can be used in so many…

Updated BLT Sandwich with delicious avocado spread and heirloom tomatoes
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Classic BLT with a twist~Creamy Avocado Spread

BySamantha

When it comes down to it, most sandwich “recipes” are actually just templates because there are so many options available in terms of bread, cheese, meat, vegetables and condiments you can use. However, when it comes to the much-loved bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT), any purist will tell you that there is one “true” way…

Garden fresh Tomatoes and Basil make this amazing Caprese salad shine!
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Garden Fresh Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

BySamantha

It’s hard to beat the classic Caprese salad flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version adds another dimension by adding a rich and syrupy balsamic glaze instead of straight vinegar to top it off. This, combined with a really good quality extra virgin olive oil, is all you need to make…

Garden Fresh Mason Jar Veggie Salads with homemade dressing
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Garden Veggie Mason Jar Salads with Homemade Dressing

BySamantha

The beauty of Mason jar salads is they offer the perfect solution for a satisfying, nutritious lunch on the go or as a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The key to success with Mason jar salads is the order you add your ingredients. Always add the dressing first, followed by harder vegetables that won’t break…