Rice has never been a starch I enjoyed cooking. My rice always turned out too sticky, too dry or too watery. I’ve finally found a perfect ratio for cooking fluffy stovetop rice. This easy and fluffy stovetop jasmine rice recipe never lets me down. My husband also comments that even he can’t mess up this…
Pressure Cooker Love The pressure cooker is one of the greatest gifts to us home cooks. We like to cook delicious meals for our family, but we want to save time in the kitchen. It took me a while to start using my Instant Pot as an adult only because of a pressure cooker incident…
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d be the owner of chickens. Well, now that day has come and my husband and I have started raising egg laying hens. Follow along on our backyard chicken adventure! We started our backyard chicken chapter with 13 chicks in 2018. Our initial flock consisted of 2…
Lemon and fresh herbs never made chickpeas/garbanzo beans taste so fabulous like in this lemon & fresh herb chickpea salad. Garden fresh basil and parsley make this recipe the fresh delight you’ve been looking for in this healthy fiber rich zesty side dish. Fill up on this salad instead of a carbohydrate loaded lunch and…
Fresh, crunchy, green and spectacularly delicious; that’s the summer broccoli salad with cranberry and bacon. It’s so good I don’t even have to fight my kids to eat it. Ok, well, maybe just one kid, but I’ll take 2 eating broccoli at least. I just love this side salad for a hot summer day. It…
Baked beans are a classic comfort food side dish in American BBQ food culture. I enjoy them as much as the next person, but I cringe when I look at cans of baked beans at the store. As usual, one of the 1st ingredients after the beans is high fructose corn syrup. Forget that! It’s…
Have you ever hesitated to make a dish that needed hard-boiled eggs because you dreaded the task of peeling the eggs? I sure have, too many times. I could just picture the struggle in my head; peeling away half the whites of the eggs while wanting to make beautiful deviled eggs. Put that vision behind…
You don’t need to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy these delicious Irish soda bread muffins. Although if you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, add these yummy muffins to your feast because they are an easy delightful addition. I’ll admit I’m not a bread baker, so I prefer a muffin option as an alternative to…
Happy New Year! Another year is over and a new book begins in our lives. Everyone has their highs and lows as they reminisce as one year ends and a new one begins. Expectations are always high for the new year; hoping for more prosperity, better health and general well being. Our Whole Made Living…
This sweet & simple braised red cabbage side dish is a favorite with our family and guests alike. The first time my husband and I made braised red cabbage our boys shunned it because it was "cabbage" and they didn't like the look of it. Kids ya know. After we tasted it ourselves, being extremely pleased, we told the kids it tasted like candy. ...
Brussels Sprouts; the green leafy vegetable that is loved or hated. There is no inbetween with brussels sprouts and can be an acquired taste. If you love brussels sprouts, this is the recipe for you! If you do not like brussels sprouts this recipe might change your mind. This parmesan crusted roasted brussels sprouts recipe has become an instant favorite in our ...
Before I really started to experimenting more with cooking and playing with my blender I somehow didn't even think about how easy it was to make homemade almond milk. Honestly before my favorite blender came along I didn't even attempt making something like this. I've always had the cheapest $20 blender up until a couple years ago; the kind that screamed at me, literally ...
If you love sweet potato, you'll love spiralized sweet potato noodles or as I call them, spoodles! I'm not sure if anyone else calls them spoodles, but that's what I call them to get my kids excited. It worked and they loved them! I just love playing with my spiralizer and knowing how good sweet potatoes are for our health I decided to spiralize them and give them a ...
This delicious homemade Roasted Tomato Garlic Basil Pasta sauce is truly one of the easiest pasta sauces you can make! Your oven and blender do most of the work for you. Don't let the simplicity of this pasta sauce fool you though, with just 4 main ingredients it beats store bought sauces and you know exactly what's in it; and no preservatives! It has that fresh taste ...
I don't normally toot my own horn, but for these chocolate cake almond flour pancakes, I will. These are that good! They're like eating chocolate cake for breakfast, but not as rich and heavy. These taste light, yet so satisfying. They just happen to be gluten free if you need a gluten free delicious option for an amazing breakfast pancake. Not Chocolate Cake, but ...
My husband really nailed it with this savory braised pork chops recipe! He winged it one night and had me swooning over the dutch oven to get another taste of the sauce. The prep time for these braised pork chops with tomato harissa sauce is short so you won't be stuck in the kitchen forever. The dutch oven does most of the work for you. This is a ...
This Russian Potato Salad also known as Salat Olivye has always been one of my favorite Russian salads. Olivier Potato Salad is a Russian-style meaty potato salad. When I traveled to Russia as a young adult I loved ordering Olivier Salad because I loved the taste and it cost no more than 50 cents. That was a great deal for me as a student and a twenty-something ...
These Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Muffins have become so popular with my boys. I need to make excuses as to why they can't have more muffins on certain days. These muffins have NO added sugar, truly (ok, except for just a few little chocolate chips I throw on top, but those are optional). All the sweetness from these muffins comes strictly from bananas and dates. If ...
Roasted Red Pepper & Eggplant Spread is a delectable vegetable spread that will even excite non vegetarian palates. This robust roasted vegetable spread is full of richly melded flavors; from tomato to roasted red pepper, capers and fresh parsley. I grew up loving a similar roasted eggplant spread that my mother used to make with a Russian flair. It's ...
Simple Basil Parmesan Orzo is an easy family favorite side dish at home. I like making this easy basil parmesan orzo because I know all my boys will eat it and it's so easy I can decide to make it last minute on a busy night. I always have a block of parmesan on hand in my refrigerator and if I don't have fresh basil, I use some dried basil to get the job done, but fresh ...
These lemon buttermilk rolled oat pancakes wake up your mouth in a delightful way for a weekend breakfast. You'll leave the breakfast table satisfied and happier, I guarantee it! My family is always delighted when I serve them these pancakes. Serve these with some honey or real maple syrup with fresh berries and you've got a delicious start to your day. Rolled Oat ...
Gochujang (Go-Chu-Jang) is the Korean version of a red chili paste, it is like a slightly sweeter version of Sriracha. This Korean sweet and spicy sauce has become a new favorite condiment of mine. Watch out though, you might find it hard to put down. This sauce has inspired me to incorporate it into many dishes. Gochujang Dipping Sauce is a great ...
All the hard boiled eggs in my house at Easter time inspired me to finally share my favorite egg salad recipe. Creamy, smoky and sweet is one delectable combination in my food world. If you love egg salad sandwiches, it's hard to go wrong with this one. I have a couple finicky little eaters in my household who don't care even care for eggs that much ...
Dear Whole Made Living Followers, I'm excited to share news that our family has made one more move to a new home. Due to these circumstances we had to take a hiatus to get our family and belongings moved over. This took a bit more time than expected. Some of you know we moved between states just a year and a half ago. It was a temporary move to a rental home while we ...
I grew up on Russian Borscht and I love it! (pronounced "borsh-ch", no "t" sound even though many say it that way) It's a warm and delicious soup; perfect for a cold hard day. Vegetarian Russian Borscht is also a great dish to feed your family if you're trying to get healthier in the New Year. The only indulgence with this soup is the sour cream or ...
I have enjoyed smoked salmon for as long as I can remember. Yes, I even enjoyed smoked salmon as a child. I always looked forward to holidays when I knew we'd be partaking in some smoked salmon. Our oldest boy seems to be following in my footsteps as well, loving the taste of this salty smoky treat. You could put smoked salmon on just about anything and I would ...
These brie & cranberry relish phyllo bites are the perfect appetizer to make for holiday parties. Also, if you've made a cranberry relish for Christmas festivities it's a great way to use up the leftovers for appetizers on New Year's Eve. That's exactly what I'm doing for our New Year's celebration this year. I've just recently started truly ...
Do you remember those orange flavored chocolates that would break apart like an orange? This bundt cake was inspired by that delectable chocolate treat. I used to love getting those in my stocking as a child. Those chocolates were what made me love the orange and chocolate combination so much. This orange chocolate bundt cake is like the cake form ...
This raw ginger orange cranberry relish is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday party as a condiment, appetizer ingredient or just a wonderful addition to a fall or winter feast. Spread it on crackers with some cream cheese or shaved parmesan for an easy tasty appetizer. Serve it with a ham or turkey over the holidays in place of traditional cranberry sauce for a ...