An Arkansas Mama's journey to natural, simple living.
We have been experimenting with various ways to cook with quinoa in our dishes. This has been our favorite recipes so far! It is so simple and yet very hardly and delicious. Quinoa is a little pricier but goes such a long way. Quinoa is best when you can soak it overnight and then rinse it the following day. You do not have to soak it though to cook it, just be sure to rinse it thoroughly or you will {Read More}
This is a recipe my sister Jen shared with me some time ago. It is hands down delicious. It takes a little bit of time, but doesn’t require you to stand over it the entire time, so you can get much done while preparing this delicious recipe. Having received my second shipment from the California Wine Club, I decided to use part of the bottle of Chenin Blanc in this recipe. This recipe makes 12 servings and takes about 3 {Read More}
We are a family all about seafood. My children love crab, shrimp, salmon and many other fish. While we don’t get it often, we love it when we do. This is a really simple recipe to make scampi at home. While it isn’t as rich as what you would get out at a restaurant, it is delicious! We served ours over pasta this evening, but you can also serve alone with any combination of vegetables and it would be just {Read More}
With the beginning of the cooler weather comes warm soups, stews and chili. I am a soup lover. The warmth they bring and the richness, just give me a good piece of bread and I am one happy girl. I also love the ease of making soups, stews and chili. Many can be made in a crock pot and most are even better the second day. Ingredients 3 (15 oz.) Cans White Cantenelli Beans, Rinsed and Drained or 3/4 Pounds {Read More}
We love a good lasagna. Mine may not always look pretty, but they sure do taste good! This is a recipe I have been playing with and am finally happy with the results. Make a salad and some homemade bread or rolls and you will be all set for a delicious dinner! Lasagnas are great to make ahead or even make a double batch and freeze. If you cook a frozen lasagna, add about 15 minutes onto the baking time. {Read More}
