“Happy Father’s Day! We made you some Caramelized Cinnamon Coffee Bacon Waffles.” – said you and the kids on Father’s Day morn. You know it’s going to be a good day. Dear Dad, I am your biggest fan. You are like Santa Claus and Jesus mixed together. You are full of joy, full of love,...
Real Food Family’s Magic Sourdough Boule
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 I LOVE SOURDOUGH! This is a foundation recipe for my SOURDOUGH CLUB!!! I created this recipe based on many different approaches to baking bread. Some people will...
A Spring Quiche
Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth. Hosea 6:3 It has been so beautiful here lately as we enjoy spring at its finest. While I’m trying to...
Mandarin Mango Julius
Do you remember growing up drinking Orange Julius? I don’t, actually. I just remember the store in the mall and that I was not a big fan because dairy made me a little sick. It’s probably a good thing, too, because I hear they made the drinks with a processed milk and egg powder or...
Soaked Oatmeal Custard
Back when I was first introduced to Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions cookbook, I learned how easy it is to make real instant oatmeal the traditional way. The key to traditional oats is that you soak rolled oats overnight to help “pre-digest” them and break down the phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption and does all kinds...
Strawberry Mint Smoothie
It’s strawberry season! I would like to declare that my local farm produces the best, most succulent and sweet organic strawberries in the entire world. I’m pretty sure the strawberry recipes will keep coming, so hopefully you like strawberries. This smoothie is pretty dang simple, but I’m telling you the mint and lemon are essential...
Crispy Potato Cakes with Herb and Scallion Cream
These simple little potato cakes are seriously delicious and so easy to make. I recommend making a double batch (or triple) and keeping it in the fridge for a few days to fry up fresh because they’re going to disappear quickly. Crispy fried potatoes…what could be wrong? Crispy Potato Cakes with Herb and Scallion Cream...
Complete Thanksgiving Menu Plan & Guide
Hey friends! Enjoy my yearly FREE menu plan and guide filled with recipes, a shopping list, and a make-ahead plan and hourly preparation guide for the special day. Everything will get on the table fresh and hot! Real Food Family does all the thinking for you! You just get to enjoy cooking and eating delicious...
Roasted Tomato Clam Chowder
Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 cup cherry tomatoes extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper ¾ cup butter, divided into tablespoons 1 onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped ½ cup flour and/or arrowroot powder 3 cans or jars of...