Do you deal with headaches? If so, bring it in for a hug because I totally feel you on the pain. I have battled with terrible headaches over the years which left me seeing a bunch of doctors which led to tests which led to needles which led to MRI machines which led to expensive pills which led me to cry in bed with a pain throbbing in my head so bad it felt like it was going to shoot through my eye....

The day has come. It’s time to dig up one of our favorite garden surprise – the potatoes! OOOOH, it’s so exciting to brush mounds of dirt off the potatoes and delicately start to dig! Will we dig up 1 potato? 10? 100? This year our potatoes were really special to me. ⁣⁣Enceladus is in the garden a lot with us, but the potatoes are extra special because we grew them together....

This year when it was Christmas tree time we decided that we were going to start a new tradition. We would find a live tree, keep it for Christmas and then plant it on our land. Our hope is that we repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat (…) for a long time so that we eventually have a family of trees on the land that are both beautiful and hold special memories....

This Quesadilla Casserole is an easy Mexican casserole recipe that includes layers of tortillas, ground beef, black beans, corn and cheese, all made into a perfect quesadilla bake. A quick and simple meal that the whole family will love! I make Mexican food for dinner at least once a week, I often whip up Chicken Tortilla Soup , Instant Pot Tacos , Black Bean Tacos , Taco Spaghetti Casserole or this fabulous Quesadilla Casserole....

Shanghai Stir Fry Rolls are a healthy and delicious dinner packed with vegetables! Ingredients include Brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, snow peas and carrots! These make a great appetizer too! Do you ever get obsessed with a food and can’t think of anything else? Sometimes it’s naughty and you’ll want brownies 24 hours a day. Sometimes it’s not naughty at all and you’ll want vegetables all the time. With the holidays, I’m feeling happy to have that stretch of just wanting a good vegetable Stir Fry, especially when it contains brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, snow peas and carrots all wrapped up in a rice roll....

This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole is the easiest way to enjoy all the flavors of traditional Polish Halupkie without rolling a single cabbage leaf. Everything cooks together in the crockpot for a hearty, comforting unstuffed cabbage roll casserole that’s ready in about 4 hours. It’s a family favorite, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights! Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole Cabbage Rolls were a big deal in my house growing up....

This lightly spiced, tossed Mexican corn salad is made with canned black beans, hominy, and diced tomatoes. It’s ready within 5 minutes! A lightened-up version of corn salad, it’s made without mayonnaise or sour cream. Serve it as a side salad, use as a corn dip. Fresh Mexican Corn Salad Recipe Summer is here, and nothing says sunshine like a fresh corn salad! This Mexican Corn Salad is bright, flavorful, and completely no-mayo, making it a lighter, fresher twist on the classic elote-inspired dish....

Bread Machine Italian Bread recipe. These easy step by step instructions show how to make crusty Italian bread in your machine. I make this homemade bread weekly for family! Italian Bread Recipe For Bread Machine One of the main reasons why I got a bread machine was because I found myself stopping at the local general store twice a week to pick up an Italian loaf. One of my first recipe goals was to make an Italian Bread that my family would love served with dinner....

A hearty and easy Cheesy Ground Turkey Noodle Casserole made with wide egg noodles, ground turkey, and marinara sauce. This simple pasta bake is topped with melted mozzarella and ready in under an hour. Just look at those melty, saucy egg noodles! Why We Love This Ground Turkey Casserole If you know my husband, you know he loves a hearty meal, and this casserole checks every single box for him. It’s meaty, cheesy, and packed with pasta—basically the trifecta for a dinner that actually leaves everyone full....

Enjoy a rich and moist chocolate zucchini cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting, made with 3 cups of fresh grated zucchini. The cocoa powder and chocolate chips give it a deep chocolate flavor, while the zucchini keeps it soft and tender. It’s the perfect way to use up summer’s zucchini harvest—and everyone will love this irresistible dessert! Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Frosting During the summer, zucchini is often in abundance thanks to its peak growing season....

Easy to make Gingerbread Men (and women) cookies. Bake up a batch of these soft and chewy Christmas cookies to decorate with your family. Includes icing decoration tips. These classic gingerbread cookies make chewy cookies that smell just like Christmas. Did you know Christmas has a smell? Yup, pine trees and cookies – that’s the smell of the holidays! Looking for a family activity to do in the kitchen? Bake up a batch of these delicious Gingerbread cookies!...

Juicy kielbasa, tender green beans, sweet corn, and buttery goodness come together in just 20 minutes for an easy, satisfying weeknight meal. This skillet dinner is a family favorite ! Easy Skillet Kielbasa and Green Beans Recipe It’s green bean season in the garden, and this skillet recipe has quickly become a go-to for us this year! Fresh, crisp green beans pair perfectly with sweet corn and juicy kielbasa, all tossed together in a touch of butter for a simple, flavorful meal....

A heart is made with a cookie cutter on a slice of bread, and then toasted with jam. The result is a cute piece of heart toast, perfect for a Valentine breakfast! Valentine’s Day Breakfast This is a quick and easy Valentine’s Day Breakfast idea, perfect for kids (especially if it’s a quick breakfast before school), or just whenever you want someone (or yourself) to feel the love! It’s as simple as using a heart cookie cutter to make a heart on a slice of bread, and then filling it with your favorite red jam....

This Pumpkin Fudge with white chocolate chips and pretzels is a no-bake easy homemade fudge recipe. The chocolate and pretzels give it a delicious sweet and salty taste! You can make these as good afterschool healthy snacks. Who else loves fudge? I loooooove it. Peanut butter fudge ? Yes! Chocolate fudge ? Yes! Pumpkin Fudge, mmm. I made this easy homemade fudge recently and it lasted a full day. A full day!...

Easy way to dry parsley leaves in the oven in 20 minutes. Follow the step by step instructions for easy herb drying! Have a lot of parsley growing in the garden? Or maybe you have the nicest neighbor gardener who keeps leaving parsley on your doorstep? Or maybe you got a deal on it at the grocery store? Don’t let that parsley go to waste. First, make some fresh parsley pasta , make parsley basil pesto (and freeze it!...

How to make DICED GREEN CHILES – just like the canned version you buy in the supermarket! SO EASY step by step instructions to make homemade green chiles! Perfect idea for your garden Anaheim peppers! Serve immediately, freeze or can them! Diced Green Chiles Did you come here because you wanted to make your OWN diced green chiles, just like the canned chiles you buy in the supermarket? Well you’re in luck, because this is going to walk you through how to make them!...

Oven roasted shishito peppers recipe ready in 10 minutes. All you need is peppers, olive oil and salt! These blistered peppers are great for lunch, side dish or a snack! My Favorite Roasted Shishito Peppers Recipe Warning: These roasted shishito peppers are deliciously addictive. Last week I actually googled “How many shishito peppers can someone eat in a day?” because let’s just say I couldn’t help myself. Maybe you grow shishito peppers in the garden , or maybe you grabbed some at the farmers market, and now you’re wondering what the heck to do with them?...

Last year we started the tradition of planting our Christmas trees Upstate on the land . This would be something to look back on one day, a majestic forest of pine and spruce trees with memories of the holidays. This year we continued the tradition and planted Christmas tree #2! I know, I know.. THE BUMP! We had a beautiful weekend (it was 80 degrees!) so we decided to visit the land to plant the tree and do some Spring cleanup before planting season begins....

Scrambled Egg Ground Beef Casserole that you can serve for breakfast or dinner! This cheesy baked casserole uses 6 eggs, green bell pepper and green beans to make a family friendly dinner that will fill everyone up! Scrambled Egg Ground Beef Casserole Do you guys know about Joe’s Special? It’s a famous dish that started in San Francisco in the 1920s that consisted of eggs, ground beef, spinach and garlic. A few places make their own version, including a Brooklyn based restaurant that my husband fell in love with....

Slow Cooker Meatballs & Potato Casserole recipe, served with a creamy beef gravy. These Crockpot Italian Meatballs are made with cream of mushroom soup , potatoes, carrots, celery and onion! Crockpot Meatballs and Potatoes When my husband tasted this meal, his first words (with eyes closed) were “This is good. Real good.” I immediately agreed! Not only does this Slow Cooker Meatball Potato Casserole taste great, but it smells amazing too!...