enchilada sauce

Enchiladas are a favorite meal in our home, although they do take a bit of time to make. This sauce speeds up that process as it’s really easy to make. I prefer […]

Chili Verde Ingredients

My good friend Ruthie taught me how to make the most delicious Chile Verde Sauce. I could eat this sauce with a spoon – it’s that delicious! My favorite way to […]

cilantro homesteadingdreams.com

I wanted to share with you a tip I learned about how to store fresh herbs and make them last longer in the refrigerator. We all know how frustrating it is when […]

roasted potatoes

When it comes to cooking vegetables, I think along the lines of, if in doubt, ROAST IT! These Roasted Potatoes are always a big hit with everyone I have served […]

creamy mac and cheese homesteadingdreams.com

I LOVE cheese, and this Creamy Mac and Cheese has to be one of my very favorites. It’s ultimate comfort food after a long, grumpy day when nothing seemed to […]

Creamy Cheese Sauce homesteadingdreams.com

I LOVE cheese and this creamy cheese sauce is my ultimate go to for cheesy comfort food. It’s the base for the many different mac and cheese variations that I […]

lunch box jello homesteadingdreams.com

My kids love this fruity gelatin and it’s a great make-ahead snack that can go in their lunchbox. It’s really easy to make and the kids always fight over who […]

cooked beans homesteadingdreams.com

Beans are an easy addition to soups, chili, salads, and all kinds of things. They’re super nutritious and a great meat substitute in some recipes. Paired with a grain (think […]

crock-pot chicken

Crock Pot Chicken is my go to recipe for whole chicken. It’s so fast and easy to literally throw in the crockpot in the morning and it’s done by the […]

homemade broth homesteadingdreams.com

Every time I want to make a nice hearty soup or stew, I reach for my, always ready, homemade broth that I keep in the freezer. I say “always ready” […]