Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor… this grain-free venison pasta soup is a staple on our homestead menu! The whole family loves it, it is bursting with nutritious ingredients, it’s super easy to make, and leftover can easily be frozen and saved for later. Made with homestead-sourced ingredients like home-harvested...
Taco Tuesday here we come! Now, not only can you have tacos for dinner, but you can have them for breakfast too! These grain-free breakfast tacos are a huge hit in my family. They are super easy to make, can be customized to each family member’s preferences, and are filling...
You are going to wonder where these homemade chocolate cupcakes have been all your life! Made with grain-free flours, natural sweeteners, and the perfect hint of rich cacao powder… these cupcakes are a dessert to be reckoned with. The taste and texture are amazing, perfectly soft and moist, just as...
The only way I can describe these delicious mounds of chocolate is by saying they are like having fudge, brownies, cake, and chocolate syrup all at once! Grain-free molten lava cakes are a family favorite in my house. But don’t worry, these chocolate cakes don’t put you on chocolate overload,...
I am totally not a tomato fan. I don’t like tomatoes in my sandwiches, on my salads, or straight from the garden. Don’t offer me ketchup, but I will take bar-b-que sauce. And I will eat a whole jar of salsa in one setting. But plain tomatoes, no thank you....
Gluten-free pb&j energy balls are one of my favorite on-the-go homestead snacks! They are super simple to make and they require just a few wholesome ingredients that are nutritious and energy-rich. I love the fact that these energy balls are sweetened with an all-natural sweetener and that they use homemade...
A hardy bowl of warm, flavorful chili is just what is needed on cold winter days! Or any day for that matter! This paleo venison chili is bursting with nutritious ingredients that will keep you healthy and fueled for busy days on the homestead. Paleo venison chili is one of...
Pudding… made from seeds? Can that even be any good? I know, those were my thoughts too when I first heard of chia pudding. And, much to my surprise, if you make the pudding the right way and have the right expectations, chia pudding can be a delicious and healthy...
Super simple, minimal ingredients, but results that are addicting… that’s what this dairy-free chocolate bark recipe is all about! Chocolate bark was another one of those recipes where I was thinking, this is so simple, do I really need to share the recipe. It seems so straightforward to make. But...
Gluten-free backpackers fudge is not your traditional smooth fudge recipe, but it certainly has the gooey sweetness and addictiveness of any fudge I’ve ever had! Think of backpackers fudge as more of a sweet oatmeal fudge bar. This fudge combines two of the best flavors, peanut butter and chocolate, into...
Merry Christmas modern pioneers! Christmas is no doubt my favorite time of year. I love all the family traditions, all the Christmas cheer, the spirit of giving, all the holiday activities, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas is certainly not forgotten on my homestead! One of my family’s...
These grain-free gingerbread cookies are the perfect traditional holiday cookie! I was not a big fan of gingerbread cookies, that is, until I had these cookies. I love making Christmas cookies, so I wanted to create a gingerbread cookie that was delicious and that I would enjoy this Christmas season....
French toast fresh out of the skillet, topped with a slab of soft butter and a drizzle of real maple syrup is certainly a great way to start the day on the homestead. However, when the chores start stacking up combined with other daily obligations, you might just not have...
Making a traditional pie crust may seem daunting. And, making a grain-free pie crust may seem even more daunting. However, as a modern pioneer, making your own homemade pie crust is an essential homestead life skill! Thankfully, these two grain-free pie crust recipes are super easy to make and can...
A warm slice of soft and moist coffee cake, perfectly flavored with rich cinnamon and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar…. this grain-free cinnamon coffee cake is so good you will never know that it’s grain-free! It’s has a perfect light cake-like texture and is topped with a delicious grain-free crumble...
Dairy-free butternut squash soup is one of my favorite fall soups to make from scratch on the homestead! My family had their doubts when I said I wanted to make butternut squash soup, but now they are begging me to make it again and again. You are going to love...
This dairy-free chicken and wild rice soup is creamy, flavorful, and perfectly delicious! It’s the perfect mix of roast chicken, wholesome wild rice, creamy broth and milk, and a variety of nutritious vegetables. Loaded with nutrition and protein, this soup makes for a well-rounded meal that is cozy, warm, and...
I love the outdoors and I love cake, so dirt cake sounds fantastic! Making this grain-free chocolate dirt cake was so much fun, especially when I turned it into a fishing-themed cake to match my adventurous spirit. Cake and fishing? Surely those go together when you make a dirt cake...
I am a huge muffin fan! And that can be taken two ways. For one, I love most any muffin I have ever tried. For two, I love big (huge) muffins! These grain-free jumbo chocolate chip muffins are the perfect treat for when I’m wanting a big, fluffy, sweet muffin....
This grain-free pumpkin coffee cake is the perfect fall cake to accompany soups, salads, tea, or coffee! It would even go with hot chocolate if coffee isn’t your cup of tea! Anyways, I love this coffee cake because it has a nice light, moist texture and an amazing sweet taste....