Easter is right around the corner and you’re probably already thinking about hard boiled eggs to hide or decorate. The problem many families face after Easter is what to do with all of them. Our family likes to eat them for Easter Sunday breakfast with some ham or bacon and some toast or Easy Pan-Fried Breakfast…
Spring is the time our chickens go into full production mode and sometimes, if you have a lot of chickens, it can be hard to keep up with the glut. Sure, you can make frittatas and omelettes and do baking galore, but if you just don’t have the time or energy or you want to…
Some families that get up early to make it to Easter sunrise services often return home feeling very hungry. Perhaps your family is one of them. With a little forethought and planning, these Easter brunch menu ideas will enable you to enjoy a meal soon after returning home. Or perhaps your family is more like…
Are you looking for something a little different for breakfast than the old toast and coffee? Or maybe you want to make something special for your family for brunch when you have a little extra time in the morning or on the weekend? This potato, sausage, and broccoli breakfast bake is perfect for those mornings…
One of the first things my family looks forward to around the holidays every year is eggnog. We LOVE the stuff. If you love the rich, creamy taste of classic eggnog, but don’t like the idea of using raw eggs, this recipe is for you. For an adults-only version, add some rum, bourbon, or cognac,…
These savory puff pastry bites hit all the right notes with sweet caramelized onions, marinated Portobello mushrooms, Applewood smoked cheddar cheese and a hint of fresh thyme. Although there are several steps required to assemble these tasty morsels, the results are well worth the effort. It takes some time to caramelize the onions, so this…
Welcome to the first day of our new 12 Days of Christmas Recipes series! Starting today I will be sharing a bunch of new favorite Christmas and holiday recipes. Some of these recipes will be easy and some will be a bit more challenging. I’m also sharing some new festive drink recipes, some with alcohol…
Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 35-40 minutesServes: 4 This baked sweet potato frittata recipe can also be prepared from start to finish in a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet. However, an enameled cast iron baking dish, such as the Le Creuset® version shown here, makes for a nice presentation for a traditional Sunday brunch. This…
Our family loves meatloaf and for our kids, it is even better if the meatloaf is mini like these meatloaf muffins. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Makes 12 muffins Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1½ lbs. ground beef (80%) ¼ c. yellow onion, finely chopped 1 large…
One of our family’s favorite dishes to make and bring to gatherings is deviled eggs. They are easy, use a homestead staple (thank you chickens!), and are delicious! More often than not we choose to make the classic style but sometimes it is fun to try a change and spice them up a bit. I…