Christmas Brunch Menu
Hello Friends! We have been planning our Christmas Brunch Menu here on the homestead and wanted to share it with you. We included homestead recipes that are high in protein and can be made (or started) before our Christmas morning brunch. Hopefully, sharing our menu will help spark some ideas to make your Christmas Brunch […]
Sausage Cheese Balls
Hello Friends! I have an easy recipe for you today- Sausage Cheese Balls. These balls are a perfect complement to a Saturday Brunch or a goto option for a busy school night when you need something quick. It is also adaptable to what you have on hand. You will find a printable recipe at the […]
Homemade Pie Crust
Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a pie crust recipe that I use for all my homemade pies here on the homestead, especially my pumpkin pies I make for Thanksgiving Day! 😊 You can find a printable recipe at the bottom of the blog. Pie Crust :One-Crust Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon softened butter […]
Zucchini Cake
Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a delicious homemade recipe to make zucchini cake. It’s similar to a traditional zucchini bread but with rich cream cheese icing. Have you heard about upgrading a muffin into a cupcake by topping it with icing? Well in this case, we are upgrading zucchini bread into zucchini cake 😉 […]
Banana Muffins
Hello Friends! I have another frugal pantry recipe for you today – banana muffins! We had a few browning bananas that were past the point of no return in our fruit bowl. One of my sons loves banana muffins so we made a batch. If you want a downloadable recipe you will find it at […]
Hot Cocoa Mix
Hello Friends! We had a cold weekend here on the homestead and wanted something deliciously warm to drink. What is more fitting than hot cocoa? So I thought I would share our hot cocoa mix recipe with all of you! My kids have been drinking this hot drink every winter or years. Once you have […]
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Hello Friends! Autumn has made itself known around here and I’m feeling like we need some pumpkin pie for dessert tonight. I don’t keep store bought pumpkin pie spice on hand but I do have all the components for a delicious blend I have been using for years. So, I have another pantry staple recipe […]
Homemade Chicken Broth
Hello Friends! Today I will be showing you how to turn vegetable scraps and a chicken carcass into a deliciously nutritious homemade chicken broth. Here are a couple frugal tips to make this broth for nearly free. Tip #1: Freeze the leftover ends of various vegetables. My family eats a lot of carrots, celery, and […]
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Hello friends! I’m adding to our pantry staples today to keep our pantry stocked and ready for those busy school nights. I’m combining delicious blend of spices to create a homemade taco seasoning. We mostly use this blend on taco meat (obviously 😉). We also use it in our Homestead Chili that my family enjoys […]