This is the best Mexican rice that you will ever put in your mouth. Guaranteed. All you need is long grain rice, salsa, catsup, water and a little oil. Start with a heavy bottomed sauce pan that has a tight-fitting lid. Pour a thin coat of oil in the bottom and heat it on a high heat setting. Once...

This isn’t the healthiest meal on our menu plan for sure. The kids absolutely love it so I have to make it every once in a while. I can’t remember where the recipe originated from but I have adapted it to suit our tastes. Here is what you need to make it: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pull...

It’s the season for cold and flu. Maybe you are like I am and hardly ever get sick or maybe you have already been sick this season. Chances are that you could be soon. The average person is said to get sick 3 times per year. One of my favorite things to give my family when they are sick is homemade...

It seems like everyone loves fall. I especially love fall cooking. Autumn harvests bring out the chef in me. Doesn’t it make you want to break out the cookbooks and try new recipes? I know I do! The cool weather spurs on the urge to put on pots of chili and soups of all kind. I love the flavors...

This is a favorite snack at our house. I keep us in constant supply. They are great for taking on homeschool field trips. Wash 1 5lb bag of organic fuji apples. Juice about 5 organic limes. Slice the apples 1/4 inch thick and throw in a large bowl. Toss with the lime juice. Keep adding the apples as...

I have always wanted to make my own granola. It seemed a little intimidating but it was actually very simple. It was super yummy and the entire batch didn’t last long at all. It was really great with a little vanilla soy milk poured over the top. So here it is. Give it a shot and let me know how...