• Peach Cherry Crumble

    Peach season is one of my favorite fruit seasons of the year! But you don’t need fresh peaches for this dessert–I used frozen organic peaches straight from the bag. Fresh fruit would totally work, but might alter the cooking time…

  • BBQ Rubbed Salmon

    My husbands favorite dish at The Cheesecake Factory is the BBQ salmon. Ever since he ordered it years ago, I’ve had it in my head that I could make it at home. The ingredients are minimal and the filets broil…

  • Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

    These two ingredient wings could not be more simple. They were born out of necessity one day when I had already cooked wings for dinner but realized I had no more BBQ sauce for them. I grabbed some hot sauce…

  • Cast Iron Chicken with Veggies

    Okay, this my family’s absolute favorite way to eat chicken. And it’s my favorite way to prepare it for them because it’s simple, inexpensive, and I can use the carcass and bones to make the most glorious rich bone broth…

  • Balanced Blender Pancakes

    Is there a person out there who doesn’t like pancakes? I mean, even if you’re team waffle, pancakes are still a comforting, delicious food. But your typical pancake is a carbohydrate overload. Especially when you add maple syrup. Yikes. If…

  • A Macronutrient Guide to Balanced Eating

    One of the main keys to living a healthy, vibrant life is keeping your blood sugar balanced throughout the day. This will keep your energy up, your mood stable, your brain sharp, and your body strong. Keeping your blood sugar…

  • Downsizing and Minimizing: Why are we doing it?

    When my husband first came to me and shared that he had taken an interest in minimalism, I did not take it well. To me, minimalism was having a home that’s stark and cold, with one mug per person in…