Category: Healthy Recipes - Holistic Living: Your Pathway to a Balanced Life

[Recipe] Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Ground Cherries

11/30/2025

Homemade cranberry sauce recipe

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Mine was slightly disappointing, as I usually use the long weekend to finish up the last of the garden tasks and yard cleanup for the year, but the January-like weather prevented much outdoor activity this week. I'm hoping for a warmup in December, so I can complete the outstanding mulching and other cleanup...

Meanwhile, we enjoyed a delicious and - as usual - overly bountiful feast filled with lots of garden goodness, as well as cozy evenings by the fire, and kitty snuggles with Sebastian and Seymour (who are very excited to be allowed in the house occasionally during the cold weather). I'm sharing one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you below - save it for next year, or enjoy it with holiday ham or Turkey in December!

Homemade cranberry sauce has a freshness that just can't be beat by store-bought, and the ground cherries add a layer of sweet, caramel flavor that pairs excellently with turkey, chicken, or pork.

This is a super-easy recipe, and it's great to make ahead, as it will need time to chill and thicken before serving anyway. I usually make it the night before and just refrigerate until it's time to eat.

Homestead Recipe: Cheeseburger Salad

6/29/2025

Cheeseburger salad recipe

I'm back today after a nice little weekend visit with our friend in Tennessee, and I've got a really yummy recipe for you this week! It sounds a little bit strange, but I made this last week and it was SO good I just had to share it with you.

Not only is this super fast simple to make (weeknight dinners that REALLY only take 30 minutes are few and far between in my experience), but it was much better than I imagined - and it's a great semi-healthy dinner option if you have husbands like mine who don't consider a meal complete without meat and cheese! :D

It's very satisfying, yet light enough for summer, and given that we've had so much lettuce we've been struggling to find different ways to use it all, this made a nice change from our usual "big salad" night. My only regret is that we don't have fresh tomatoes yet, as that would have been an excellent addition, so I guess I'll just have to make it again next month. :-)

Give it a try, and let me know what you think!

Old-Fashioned Mustard Pickles Recipe

5/25/2025

Old-fashioned mustard pickles recipe

I'm back this week with an interesting recipe that may seem a bit odd to some of the younger folks, but older generations may remember this beloved condiment, which has for some reason all but disappeared from most pantries these days.

It's a tangy, spicy, and delicious pickle that's perfect for summer potato salads, pasta salads, burgers, and sausages. Just in time for both barbecue season and pickling season, here's an old-fashioned mustard pickle recipe that's perfect for using up a bounty of cucumbers (or zucchini!), as well as topping all your summer BBQ favorites!

Recipe: Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles

6/30/2024

Summer zucchini noodle recipe

Well, we're officially in the heart of summer now - and it's a hot one! From the West Coast to the East, we've had record-breaking temps for weeks already - including here in Ohio...

And who wants to slave over a hot stove when it's 90+ degrees outside?

This time of year, I always look for really quick and/or cold meals that don't require heating up the house. I found this recipe recently, and it sounds perfect for a hot summer lunch or dinner! Plus, if you're anything like me, you're always looking for ways to use up the bounty of summer veggies...

This dish uses fresh zucchini (and/or cucumbers) and basil, and it looks easy and refreshing. (I haven't made this just yet myself, as our zucchini and cucumbers aren't ready quite yet, but I plan to make it as soon as I've got extras!)

This recipe is also raw, vegan, gluten-free, and Paleo (if you're strict Paleo, you can omit the miso and add an extra TB of olive oil). Check it out below - I hope you like it!

FREE Gut-Healthy Meal Plan + Recipes Ebook

6/2/2024

Gut-healthy recipes

Welcome to June - one of my favorite months of the year! :-)

I have a feeling it will be an extra-awesome June this year, as it is already starting out beautiful - more fireflies than I've ever seen this time of year, beautiful sunshine, cool breezes, fragrant flowers, ripe berries... Plus, our summer trip to Tennessee is coming up already later this month, which is always a special treat!

Anyway, in honor of this special month, as well as a topic that's near and dear to my heart (gut health), I'm sharing a great recipe book and meal plan with you as your monthly freebie this week.

This 4-week meal plan shares healthy, wholesome, and delicious recipes that are designed to support and improve your gut health - along with all the other benefits of a healthy gut. Take the guesswork out of what to eat for a healthy microbiome with this simple guide. Grab your FREE meal plan and recipe book here - or click to learn more below.

Recipe: Easy Keto Sheet Pan Eggs

5/26/2024

Easy sheet pan eggs recipe

Breakfast in the summertime can sometimes feel rushed, and with all the summer activities going on, who has the time to slave over a hot stove making pancakes or French toast in the morning?

This super easy sheet pan eggs recipe is just the ticket to an easy, healthy breakfast or brunch packed with protein and healthy veggies to fuel your day. To save time on busy weekday mornings, make up a pan of this on the weekend, and you'll have a quick breakfast-to-go during the week.

This recipe is Keto and Paleo, and Whole30 as well if you omit the cheese. If you're not trying to follow one of these diets, you can also put a slice between 2 pieces of bread and turn it into a killer breakfast sandwich!

It's also a great way to feed a crowd fast, so it's great for guests, holidays, or just using up excess eggs if you have a lot this time of year like we do! Feel free to substitute other veggies of your choice - just be aware that if you're using "watery" vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, etc., you will want to pre-cook them in a skillet first to cook off some of the moisture before adding them to the sheet pan.

Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Jammy Eggs

4/28/2024

Roasted Brussels sprouts & eggs recipe

I know Brussels sprouts are traditionally considered a winter vegetable, but I love them any time of year! (I wish we could grow our own, but unfortunately, they don't seem to grow well here - at least in my experience...)

This delicious dish makes a fabulous breakfast, lunch, or simple supper - and it's a great way to enjoy farm-fresh eggs if you have an abundance like we do these days.

Pasture-raised eggs are packed with healthy fats, protein, and vitamins, and as members of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts have some pretty impressive health chops as well. Some studies have found that eating plenty of of Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against certain cancers, as well as combat high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Add the immune-boosting powers of garlic, along with the digestive aid, fennel seed, and you have a nutrient-packed meal that will nourish your body from head-to-toe!

I could eat this dish as an entire meal, and it's ready in a jiffy, so it's perfect for a busy weekday supper, or a weekend breakfast. It's garlicky, flavorful, and so satisfying! And, if you don't want to heat up the oven, you could also roast the Brussels in an air fryer.

Try out the recipe below - and let me know how you like it!

Recipe: French Radish Salad On Buttered Baguettes

3/31/2024

Radish toast recipe

In honor of the Easter weekend, I wanted to share one of my favorite simple recipes that's perfect for holiday visitors, an appetizer with guests, or simply snacking!

This makes a beautiful presentation and it's perfect for spring, although I've also made it with winter radishes as a Thanksgiving appetizer as well. You can use any type of radishes, but my favorite are the beautiful watermelon variety - a huge and gorgeous winter radish that I grow every single fall. In fact, last fall, they did so well that we still had a few left for our Easter feast! But you could always use spring radishes as well - Easter Egg varieties would be lovely, or French breakfast radishes if that's what you have.

It does take a few minutes to prepare, but you can save time by slicing the radishes and making the herb butter and "salad" topping ahead of time. Then, just toast and butter the bread before compiling and serving. (Remember to set the butter out a few hours ahead of time to allow it to soften for spreading)

It's from one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, and it's amazingly delicious for such a simple recipe, but the French know what they're doing! As the accompanying text with the recipe says, "Leave it to the French to come up with one of the most indulgent, rustic-chic snacks of all time." :-)

Homemade Muffin Mix Recipe

2/25/2024

Homemade muffin mix

It may not feel like it quite yet, but spring is just around the corner! And, if you're a homesteader, that means the season of rest is almost over, and the busy season is about to begin...

That's why I wanted to share this quick little recipe with you today.

When the hectic pace of spring and summer arrives, it can be difficult to find the time to bake or plan meals. Having this handy muffin mix on hand makes it a snap to whip up a batch of muffins to eat on the go as a quick breakfast or snack. Its easy to tailor the recipe to your preferences, so feel free to substitute gluten-free flours, sugar alternatives, and different flavorings and mix-ins in the final recipe.

Just mix up a bunch of jars of this ahead of time and store them in the pantry or cupboard for whenever you need to bake up a quick batch of homemade muffins!

Best-Ever Naturally Fermented Salsa Recipe

11/12/2023

Naturally fermented salsa recipe

If you've been reading this blog for long, you probably know that I love fermented foods! They're generally fun and easy to make, delicious, and really good for you. :-)

I typically try to post recipes towards the end of the month, but since the Gut Reset Summit is coming up later this month, and I just shared a recipe book of gut-healthy recipes last week, I thought I would follow it up this week with one of my all-time favorite ferments! (In fact, I thought I had already shared this one on the blog last summer when I discovered it, but after searching the archives, I realized I had not.)

Though it's a bit past tomato season now, I didn't want to wait another year to share this delicious creation with you! Be sure to bookmark this one for next tomato season. :-)

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