This homemade bagel recipe makes bagels with a delicious, chewy, golden brown crust that's perfect with your favorite toping ..read more

Learn how to make ground cinnamon with whole cinnamon sticks in this easy tutorial. Cinnamon is a necessary spice in our house! We use cinnamon in so many things. It’s pretty much in use daily! I add it to smoothies, tea, homemade applesauce, and baked goods like cinnamon rolls, apple crisp, and apple spice cupcakes. In addition to keeping ground cinnamon in the pantry, I also often keep cinnamon sticks on hand. They’re a great addition to a cup of homemade hot cocoa or apple cider. I also use them in my elderberry syrup recipe. But another great use for whole cinnamon sticks is grinding them ..read more

Jump to Recipe Learn how to make this homemade apple pie spice recipe, and you’ll always have some on hand! Using ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, this recipe will show you how to make an apple pie spice substitute in minutes! I’ve always been a huge fan of making my own spice blends. From pumpkin pie spice to taco seasoning, to this big batch of ranch dressing mix, I just love filling my pantry with jars of homemade mixes. The flavor is often better when you buy high-quality spices (I buy most of my spices in bulk from our food co-op). Why I Love This Recipe As soon ..read more

Jump to Recipe Pumpkin butterscotch muffins have a rich pumpkin flavor perfectly complemented by the sweetness of butterscotch chips. These are great for a fall breakfast or dessert! Why We Love Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins Years ago, when my kids were all still little, I came across a recipe for pumpkin butterscotch muffins. Back then, I only rarely made breakfast or snack recipes that were sweetened with sugar. My go-to fall breakfast recipes were these honey-oat pumpkin muffins and healthy pumpkin waffles (and these days, I would have to add these sourdough pumpkin scones and sourdough pum ..read more

Sweetly moist pumpkin chocolate brownies are the ideal fall dessert! Rich dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips combine with pumpkin for the perfect brownie ..read more

Jump to Recipe Cranberry orange muffins are a delicious blend of tangy cranberries and zesty orange baked into a moist, fluffy muffin. The citrusy flavor of the orange complements the tartness of the cranberries, topped with a sweet orange glaze, creating a refreshing and vibrant taste. Perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. Every year when cranberries make their appearance at the grocery store, I always buy several bags to store in the freezer for later. I love having them on hand for recipes like healthy cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. This recipe for cranberry orange muffins is another ..read more

Jump to Recipe Delicious apple spice cupcakes topped with creamy salted caramel frosting—each bite is a cozy taste of fall. Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade apple spice cupcakes with this easy recipe. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a special treat, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit! Whenever apples are in season, one of our favorite things to do is visit an apple orchard. Whether we pick the apples ourselves or just purchase them, we always come home with more apples than we know what to do with! And even if we don’t get to visit an apple orchard, every fall we usually order larg ..read more

Jump to Recipe Enjoy a delicious and hearty meal with this easy meatless baked ziti recipe. With a blend of creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is guaranteed to become a new favorite in your household. This easy baked ziti recipe is a tasty vegetarian dinner option. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that even meat-lovers will enjoy! Why You’ll Love This Meatless Baked Ziti This classic meatless baked ziti is the perfect comfort food. If you love lasagna, you’ll love baked ziti as well. While lasagna and ziti have some differences, ther ..read more

Jump to Recipe Learn how to make homemade sourdough croutons from leftover sourdough bread. These homemade croutons have the best flavor! When you make sourdough bread regularly, you may find yourself with leftover bread. In addition to making breadcrumbs for use in recipes, sourdough croutons are a great way to use up any odds and ends of homemade bread. And, this is such a delicious way to use up bread! Homemade croutons are great for dressing up a simple salad to go with dinner (especially paired with homemade ranch dressing!). Why You’ll Love These Sourdough Croutons These sourdough bread ..read more

These free motherhood phone backgrounds are perfect for encouraging you in your walk as a mom and what matters most in life ..read more