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How to Create a Recipe Binder for Family Recipes

March 18, 2020 By Dawn Leave a Comment

The easiest way I have found to plan family dinners consistently is to use a family recipe binder. Mine includes a variety of recipes I know my family enjoys, so I’m not scrambling to throw together dinner.

It’s like having my own family cookbook, and every recipe is something my family enjoys and we have the ingredients to prepare.

Preparing more meals at home sounds great, but making that happen regularly is not so easy. Life gets busy and sometimes we simply don’t know where to start.

Maybe you have good intentions but then a slow internet connection keeps you from finding the online recipe you wanted to make for dinner.

Maybe you have picky eaters who complain about the meals you prepare.

But what if you had a family recipe binder filled with recipes your family loves to eat?

Make-ahead Baked Oatmeal Recipe My Kids Can Make

March 11, 2020 By Dawn Leave a Comment

This make-ahead baked oatmeal recipe is so easy even your kids can make it with just a few basic kitchen skills, and it provides a healthy breakfast option.

I used to make stovetop oatmeal a couple of mornings a week. This didn’t work well because my kids weren’t fans of that oatmeal, and they ate it slowly. However, my family loves baked oatmeal. I think the texture makes it feel more like a fun treat.

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust using Greek Yogurt

March 4, 2020 By Dawn Leave a Comment

This whole wheat pizza crust recipe rises beautifully without yeast and makes a delicious, healthy base to your homemade pizzas.

Having pizza for dinner has become a Friday night tradition in our house. When the weather is cool, we do family movie nights along with pizza in the living room. It’s always a fun treat when we eat in the living room!

When I first learned to make homemade pizzas, I used Jiffy-style packaged crust mixes. Not anymore! Using whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt makes this pizza crust a healthy alternative to store bought baking mixes and frozen pizzas.

10 Simple Ways to Eat Healthier Right Now

February 26, 2020 By Dawn Leave a Comment

When it comes to eating healthier, start simple. Here are 10 simple ways to eat healthier that you can implement right away.

10 Delicious Things to do with Plain Greek Yogurt

February 19, 2020 By Dawn 3 Comments

Plain yogurt has become a must-have item in our refrigerator. I use plain yogurt in so many recipes! Plain Greek yogurt tastes similar to sour cream but adds the benefit of live and active cultures that aid in digestion, plus other nutritional benefits.

Whether it’s used in a snack, dessert, or main dish, Greek yogurt is a versatile ingredient to have on hand.

Hard Boiled Eggs that Peel Easily Every Time

February 12, 2020 By Dawn Leave a Comment

It has taken me years to learn how to make hard boiled eggs that peel easily every time. If you’re like I was, these hard boiled egg tips are for you!

I am not crazy enough to believe that I am the only one who knows how to hard boil eggs. But I do know I have struggled over the years with eggs that don’t peel easily and the egg white peels off with the shell. I now have a system for boiling eggs that works great every time.

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