No Knead Artisan Bread
Four simple ingredients and about five minutes of your time to mix up the dough for this no knead artisan bread. Mix it up in the morning and let it rise all day and bake it in the evening or mix it up in the …
Four simple ingredients and about five minutes of your time to mix up the dough for this no knead artisan bread. Mix it up in the morning and let it rise all day and bake it in the evening or mix it up in the …
These delicious little pigs in a blanket are a great appetizer for any party. The little sausages wrapped in homemade crescent roll dough and sprinkled with coarse salt are a hit every time I serve them. First you mix up the simple dough and knead …
This savory ham bone bean soup is my favorite way to use a leftover ham bone. Full of beans, veggies, ham, and savory seasonings and nourishing chicken broth. I always serve it with a pan of steaming hot skillet cornbread on the side. We always …
This crunchy peanut butter chocolate granola is a delicious and healthy breakfast option. Made with oats, coconut flakes, almonds, and sweetened with honey. My kids love it and especially enjoy the addition of peanut butter and chocolate chips. Ingredients Needed to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate …
This simple cabbage soup is full of nutrients and great for a quick dinner. Made with ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and chicken broth, it’s one of those simple hearty meals that are surprisingly delicious and feel like home. There is something comforting about a …
Sourdough crepes are a great way to use up extra sourdough starter or discard. Stuff them full of chocolate spread and fruit and it’s a very delicious and special breakfast. I love the little tang from the sourdough and how fast and easy they are …
One of my favorite ways to celebrate the Christmas season is doing the Advent countdown calendar with my kiddos. It’s a magical way to enjoy the holiday season and one of our favorite family traditions. Christmas isn’t just one day, it’s a season of goodwill …
This creamy bacon potato soup is so delicious and perfect for colder weather. Full of potatoes, sour cream, and bacon, it’s like a loaded baked potato soup. When you top a bowl of this hot soup with cheese, sour cream, and green onions it takes …
Soft and delicious, these dinner rolls are the perfect complement to any meal. Golden on top and baked to perfection, they’re amazing slathered in butter and jam. My kids even like to snack on them plain! This recipe is very similar to my sandwich bread …
A creamy mac n cheese dish, full of warm butternut squash flavor and topped with toasted sage infused breadcrumbs. Perfect fall dish! Reasons to love this butternut squash Mac n Cheese Dish: Because it’s Mac n cheese! Who doesn’t love Mac n cheese? It’s a …

Hello, my name is Rachel Ballinger. My husband and I have eight kiddos, we live in Colorado, and have a small farm of a horse, goats, chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats.
I stay busy cooking and baking for our crew of ten and enjoy keeping things simple and real. I grew up Amish and a lot of these recipes and skills were passed down to me by my mother.
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~ Rachel ☕️💕
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