Tag: recipes

  • Hearty Winter Chicken & Rice Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

    Cassidy

    Warm up this winter with a hearty, gluten-free chicken and rice casserole. Packed with vegetables, herbs, and comfort, it’s perfect for easy family dinners! Winter is the perfect time for warm, hearty meals that fill your home with delicious aromas and make everyone feel cozy. This chicken and rice casserole is my go-to for cold… Read more

  • Homestead Comfort: Slow Cooker Recipes for Cozy Fall Evenings

    Cassidy

    As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than a warm, hearty meal to gather around with family. On the homestead, slow cookers are a lifesaver—they let you prepare comforting meals while you tend to your animals, garden, or daily chores. Here are a few of our favorite recipes to… Read more

  • Homestead Spiced Apple Butter

    Cassidy

    There’s a special kind of calm that settles over the homestead in late October — the mornings are crisp, the leaves crunch underfoot, and the air smells faintly of woodsmoke and apples. It’s the season for slowing down a little, bundling up, and letting something sweet and spiced simmer on the stove while the day… Read more

  • The Best Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Recipe

    Cassidy

    Even though the calendar says fall, the weather here has been holding onto summer with a warm, golden grip. The sun is still high in the sky, and the days are perfect for sipping something cold and refreshing. That’s why I decided to make this Blueberry Lavender Lemonade—it’s the perfect in-between drink, capturing the bright,… Read more

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf (with Muffin Option!)

    Cassidy

    Fall is here, and there’s nothing cozier than the smell of pumpkin baking in the oven. This pumpkin chocolate chip loaf is soft, moist, and packed with warm autumn spices. We couldn’t resist adding dark chocolate chips—but you can swap in any mix-ins you love, like white chocolate, nuts, or dried fruit! While the loaf… Read more

  • My Ultimate Gluten-Free Bacon Mac & Cheese with a Kick of Hot Honey

    Cassidy

    There’s nothing quite like a cool, rainy day to make you crave warm, comforting food. Today, with the temperature sitting at a cozy 75 degrees and rain gently tapping on the windows, I knew it was the perfect evening for one of my all-time favorite dishes — a creamy, cheesy, gluten-free bacon mac and cheese… Read more

  • The Best Gluten-Free Lemon Sugar Cookies for Every Season

    Cassidy

    Sometimes, baking isn’t just about satisfying a sweet tooth—it’s about gratitude and connection. This week, I found myself inspired to bake these lemon sugar cookies for some very special people: our kind neighbors who went above and beyond to fix our gravel driveway while maintaining the neighborhood road. Living out here on the homestead means… Read more

  • Go-To Coffee Recipes: Samoa Mocha

    Cassidy

    Mornings on the homestead are full—between letting out the ducks, checking on the garden, and juggling all the pieces of mom life. Somewhere in the middle of it all, I carve out a few quiet minutes for something that feels indulgent and grounding: a homemade espresso drink that’s become a recent favorite. This Samoa Mocha… Read more