Save money and time and boost nutrition by making your own homemade whole grain gluten-free flour blends! When switching to a gluten-free diet, everything can be overwhelming, sometimes even more so than just beginning a real food diet. You feel like there are no cheats possible! There’s so much to learn, so many places gluten […]
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Ever wonder which is the more effective way to bake? Should you use weights or volume measurements? (And if you have a recipe in cups, how do you convert it to grams? Or the other way?) As I’ve worked through my Grinding Challenge, I have been able to test out both ways of baking, actually
“If I already have a slow cooker, why do I need an Instant Pot?” the anchor asked when the kids and I went on the news to talk about how the Instant Pot helps people meet their healthy living goals. You can see our reasons live on TV here, but today I really want to
What is a Pressure Cooker & Instant Pot? (with VIDEO) Read More »
Have you bought an Instant Pot yet? Here’s the best Instant Pot set up video made by my own kids! They’ll help you set up your Instant Pot and get cooking in no time. Even though my kids now use my Instant Pot to make things like homemade mac and cheese, I am totally “one
“Oh no!” “I forgot to buy a gift for___________!” Has this ever happened to you? That panicked feeling when you realize you TOTALLY forgot to put someone important on your gift giving list? And you don’t have time to run to the store to purchase a gift or order one from Katie’s Top 10 Kitchen
The Perfect Last Minute Gift for the Real Foodie in Your Life! Read More »
Composting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. It is an easy way to save money while helping reduce waste in landfills. Recently, I explained how to set up compost bins in your yard to turn your biodegradable garbage into natural fertilizer for your garden. The next step is to get used to
Chinese restaurants have been popular for decades, and in this century Indian, Japanese, and Thai restaurants are found even in many small middle-American towns. We like Asian food, but how many of us cook it at home? Maybe you’ve felt intimidated by recipes with exotic ingredients you’ve never used before. Maybe you’re afraid to toss
Asian Ingredients and Cooking Techniques to Spice Up Your Everyday Meals Read More »
On those days when I just didn’t plan…or I planned dinner but pulled a Mommy-brain moment or everything just went wrong and the meal was derailed…I might not have properly soaked dry beans around. What’s better in that moment – compromise and spend more money on canned beans, give up and get fast food, or pressure
How to Pressure Cook Dry Beans/Legumes (with OR without soaking!) Read More »
Wanna lean how to use an Instant Pot? Can you boil water in the Instant Pot? This Instant Pot basics will guide you through IP uses, address safety concerns, and put your IP to use making delicious real foods with 10 basic Instant Pot techniques. Plus I’ll toss in a few more tips and tricks
Instant Pot Basics: How to Use Your Instant Pot + 10 Techniques Read More »
Did you know you can cook frozen ground beef in the Instant Pot even without a trivet?! No thawing. No waiting. It’s a lifesaver on busy days. Great for our family favorite quick dinner, homemade hamburger helper or any ground beef recipe! I’ll admit, when I first heard about the Instant Pot, I scoffed at
How to Cook FROZEN Ground Beef in the Instant Pot {VIDEO} Read More »
There is an alien invading your grocery store. And, no. I don’t mean those “Franken-foods” like bottled cheese whiz or marshmallow whip in a jar. I mean an actual, certifiable, GREEN ALIEN. One with strange wrinkles and things sticking out of its face. I give you: Kohlrabi. Well, I’m guessing you’ve gathered by now that
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything You Didn’t Know to Ask About Kohlrabi Read More »
We’re all trying to add more vegetables into our diets – from steamed vegetables to dehydrated vegetables to roasted veggies. That’s why I have The Best Produce to Stockpile. Today, we’ll be covering fermenting vegetables! All it took was one bite. I was hooked. A friend had offered me a small jar of her homemade sauerkraut
Welcome to a new series that I’m so excited about: Those Weird Veggies. Thanks to some developing health issues, I’ve had to pull back from my go-to recipes (like meals including grains, dairy, and eggs) and really focus on meats, fruits, and veggies. Desperation can drive you to exploration… and in the process I’ve discovered
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything you Didn’t Know to Ask About Parsnips Read More »
Ever wondered if your favorite recipe has a crockpot to Instant Pot conversion? You know the Instant Pot can cook foods quickly, but finding a new recipe for an old favorite can be hit or miss…and those misses are particularly painful when it’s 6:30pm and everyone is hungry. If you want to use the Instant
Can You Make Slow Cooker Recipes in an Instant Pot? Read More »
Growing up, eggnog was something we really didn’t have around the house. It was far too sweet, too expensive, and too full of ingredients that family members were allergic to—like high fructose corn syrup. So it just wasn’t present in my childhood. But when you get married, traditions merge. After a lengthy search to find
Today’s Monday Mission is a bit of a flip on its head – rather than giving you a new task to complete or attempt in the kitchen, I’m asking you to branch out to help your own friends/community. I’m kind of excited about this mission, so bear with me as I explain what I’m thinking.
Monday Mission: YOUR Top 3 Frugal Tips For Healthy Living Read More »
Do you have to use chicken feet to have traditional homemade stock, or at least to have healthy food? Of course not. If you can’t source chicken feet or can’t stomach the idea, don’t worry about it. You can make awesome, nutritious stock from any old chicken bones you can find, even a family pack
Making Stock with Chicken Feet (Aw, do I have to?) Read More »
Substituting coconut flour in recipes can be tricky! Learn how to bake with coconut flour and make the right coconut flour substitutions so you can make awesome coconut flour breads, coconut flour pancakes, and more! This one is really a “how NOT to” post, which is of utmost importance when it comes to baking with
I can’t believe I’ve been making water kefir for over eight years already! That’s a long time! It’s pretty funny to think about those first experiments with how to make water kefir and testing it out on my family. I’ve changed my strategy a couple of times, and I wanted to make sure you had the
How I Make Water Kefir in 2 Minutes or Less {VIDEO} Read More »
Don’t tell anyone, but we had some potato chips around here for Thanksgiving. I wanted to make that French Onion chip dip again that is in Better Than a Box, and I’m telling you: they were good. It really is far too easy to overeat things that are crunchy, salty, and a little greasy. Even
A Real Food Alternative to Potato Chips: Munchy, Crunchy, Salty, and Nourishing! Read More »
