So, you say you don’t like Brussels sprouts, eh? Well, what if I told you you’re (probably) wrong? Now, before you start cursing me for…
I don’t know about you, but lemons are one of my very favorite foods/flavors. I love how very versatile they are, bringing brightness to heavy…
This traditional Russian borscht recipe is inexpensive, hearty, yet low-cal, and will warm you up on a cold winter’s day. Made with homegrown veggies, or,…
The thermometer reads a bone-chilling 5 degrees as I write this and I have a need to be comforted while putting forth as little effort…
So, I’ll start by saying this isn’t your grand-momma’s chili. That is, unless your visionary grand-momma, threw caution—and the everyday meat-chili recipes of normal folks—to…
The holiday season is here, once again homesteaders. With all of the festive gatherings, and get-togethers, and mixers, and soirees there are to attend, there’s…
I decided I’d try something I’ve never attempted before and make some fresh apple butter for this week’s recipe. And, folks, I’ve got to tell…
Fajitas are one of my very favorite meals to order when I go out for dinner. However, they’re not so great on the ol’ waistline,…
Guess what… cookies don’t have to be bad for you. They can even be almost healthy! This combination of two old favorites is clean (meaning…
I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated by this one. I’d never made risotto before, and writing this cookbook gave me the perfect excuse to…
There’s nothing quite like a big weekend breakfast. Hearty and filling, it warms the soul after a rough week at work or a long weekend…
I’m just going to start this out by saying that I LOVE tamales. They’ve been a Shelton-family favorite for over 30 years. I grew up…