Most Recent Recipes Articles

Why I Never Turn Down the Turnip Greens

Turnip greens are a big part of my life. Being brought up in the South, turnips are always a staple with family get togethers. Here are two of my favorite turnip green recipes.

DIY Electrolyte Powders

Making your own electrolyte powder is a low cost alternative to purchasing those expensive sports drinks. An added bonus to making your own electrolyte powder is it gives you complete control over the ingredients of the electrolyte drink and you can have it on hand when you need it the most.

Rice and Beans Aren’t So Boring After All

In many countries, rice and beans are equivalent to “our daily bread.” These low cost preps are not only packed with nutrition, but are extremely versatile. Here are some beans and rice recipes that can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Amazing Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

After stumbling upon a gold mine of a bread recipe, I wanted to share the recipe with all of you. It’s mellow and sweet; and is the best tasting wheat bread recipe I have found.

Simple Snacks: Homemade Granola

Enjoy this simple granola recipe that is rich in taste and low in cost.

Tess’ Tasty Potato Salad

Change up your everyday potato salad recipe and give it a kick. This recipe is unique and guaranteed to make everyone want more!

Super Snack: Carrot Apple Salad

Carrot apple salad is a favorite in my home. It is packed with vitamins and nutrients and gives my kids a needed vitamin boost. The kids like it because it’s simple and tasty, and a does not have a lot of “extras.” This would be a great healthy alternative to regular after school snacks.

Survival Food Series: 3 Ways To Naturally Make Yeast

Without yeast, our lives would be void of many of our day-to-day products. Getting back to the basics and learning how to make yeast yourself will give you an invaluable skill to hold onto and share with others. Using different produce such as oranges, potatoes, herbs and grains is not only a great science experiment, but a way for you to play around with the flavors of your favorite bread recipes.

No Knead To Worry Bread

I put a lot of stress on myself to learn to make bread because, afterall, if I am a preparing for a long term emergency and needing to care for my family; how can I care for them if I can’t make a stinking loaf of bread? With reluctance, I made the no knead bread and mixed the ingredients together. The bread came out perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. I finally accomplished this basic task.

Tess’ Lucky Bean Soup Recipe

This warm and hearty bean soup is filling enough to feed an army! It’s also versatile enough for you to add other ingredients such as carrots, wheat berries, spice it up with peppers – the skies the limit with this soup recipe.