The most important garden tip in Winter! Here’s our most important thing we do in our garden over Winter – plant cover crops! Many gardeners treat their garden soil as a lifeless growing medium to drop some seeds into and get some veggies. In reality, soil is a living organism and without proper maintenance can quickly become exhausted by gardening. Cover crops are a green manure that protect the soil surface....
Finger Lickin Good BBQ Chicken You guys! These BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are SO GOOD! They’re lick your fingers good! You know how I know that? Because my toddler was licking her fingers after clearing her entire plate! To make it a complete dinner, I always serve this on rice. I’ll add rice to my rice cooker towards the end so everything finishes up at about the same time. It’s such an easy meal!...
Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Fresh tomatoes aren’t always in season for us so when we don’t have tomatoes growing in the garden we love this homemade spaghetti sauce made with canned crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste! It tastes just like a fancy 4 cheese spaghetti sauce that you buy in the grocery store, but even better because it’s made in your kitchen! In less time then it would take you to put your Crocs on and run to the store, you can make this spaghetti sauce!...
Green Tomatoes and Tomatillos Have green tomatoes and tomatillos in the garden? This chutney is such a good way to use them together! This recipe is based on my tangy Green Tomato Chutney, but we’re adding tomatillos and sweet yellow onions to this one! Chutney is pretty quick to make, and then you can either keep it in the refrigerator (what I usually do) or can it to preserve. You can serve it over chicken, add to to rice or curry (it smells just like Indian takeout chutney), or spread on crackers with some cheese....
I’m back with another tip to help your vegetables last longer! Remember how I shared my tip on how to store lettuce to keep it fresh for a month? Or storing blueberries to last for weeks? Or how about the best ways to store bananas? Well this trick will keep your cilantro fresh for weeks! Storing Cilantro Cilantro – are you one of those people that love it or hate it?...
Halloween Mozzarella Eyeballs Looking for a fun and spooky Halloween snack that’s perfect for kids and adults? These Mozzarella Eyeballs are a deliciously creepy treat that’s sure to be a hit! This is one of my favorite recipes to make our girls during Halloween week, along with Bloody Finger Cheese Sticks, Zombie Meatloaf and Bloody Finger Hot Dogs! Made with fresh mozzarella balls, basil pesto, and eerie black olives, they’re quick to assemble and served over a messy “blood” marinara sauce for an extra spooky effect....
SO Easy Chicken Nachos Recipe These are the best chicken nachos because they are cheesy, hearty and so easy to make—the perfect family dinner that everyone loves. Because they are so loaded with chicken and beans, they are usually a full meal for us, but they also make for a tasty snack for game day or movie night. In 20 minutes, you will have a full baking sheet filled with cheesy nachos!...
Three sisters soup in the crockpot This Slow Cooker Three Sisters Soup recipe is warm, cozy, and comforting. It’s an authentic Indigenous recipe that’s based on the three sisters planting method and features 3 key ingredients: Because these crops flourish during the end of summer and fall, this recipe is the perfect comfort food to enjoy once the cold weather arrives. All 3 are delicious and nourishing too! These 3 crops are grown together in many North American Indigenous tribes to benefit the soil, as well as promote productivity and sustainable land use....
Bread Machine Raspberry Jam Recipe Did you know that you can make jam in your bread machine? Just like bread, it’s so easy to make! Simply throw fruit, sugar and lemon juice in it and let the bread machine do all the work! From start to to finish, this jam took a little over an hour in my bread machine. Once it’s done, pour the jam in a mason jar and store in the refrigerator to thicken up....
The best broccoli and cheese recipe Cheese and broccoli were practically made for each other! Bringing the two together in broccoli mac and cheese and baked veggie sticks can make the flavor appealing to picky eaters and is the best way to sneak veggies into family meals. If you’re desperate to serve your kids something healthy and nutritious, this Cheesy Broccoli recipe has your back. Simple blanched broccoli is mixed into a homemade easy cheese sauce to transform a regularly boring side into something irresistible!...
Easy cheesy cauliflower recipe There’s no arguing that cheese sauce makes everything better. It can be a real life-saver when you’re trying to feed your family vegetables too. Just like my Cheesy Broccoli and Cheesy Brussels Sprouts, this Cheesy Cauliflower side dish will save the day and rescue you from picky eaters! Cauliflower florets are blanched in boiling water before you take a few minutes to whisk the cheddar cheese sauce together on the stove....
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup This chicken tortilla soup is one of my favorite recipes on Brooklyn Farm Girl. My family returns back to this soup time and time again, making it a favorite on our dinner table! We even meal prep it, making it Sunday to serve for busy weeknights. Chicken is cooked in a crushed tomato chicken broth base and then shredded up. It’s put back into the pot, along with with cans of black beans, hominy and corn....
It’s been a few months since I last posted about our Upstate Adventure and what’s going on with our shipping container! As some of you might remember we bought a shipping container to turn into a vacation home. First – we painted the interior – what a difference some white paint makes (life motto!). But how about those ugly original floors…?! Well it’s time to redo the flooring to make it safe and move in ready!...
White Bean and Bell Pepper Soup I think white beans (great northern beans) are underrated so I’m always looking for ways to add them into recipes! This soup uses 2 cans of beans, mixed in with roasted bell peppers and pesto to create a creamy bowl of soup that the entire family will love – even the kids (seriously!). How to Roast Peppers for This Soup Hi, I’m Pamela and I love roasted peppers – I just can’t get enough of them!...
Easy Fresh Tomato Juice You only need 2 ingredients to make fresh tomato juice! Tomatoes and celery salt – that’s it! Stop buying tomato juice at the grocery store and start making your own! As a kid I loved tomato juice, especially during the Summer months. I remember playing outside in the afternoon, and then coming inside where there was a cup of iced tomato juice waiting for me. This tradition has now been passed down because my kids love it too!...
Healthy Mexican Corn Salad Recipe Finally! A Mexican corn salad without mayo! I have to admit something to you, I have a little (ok, big) fear of sour cream and mayo. Just the thought of them makes me grimace a little bit. So you can imagine my feelings whenever someone makes a beautiful looking corn salad but it has mayo or sour cream in it – um, I’m sorry but I’ll have to pass on it....
Quick and Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare, this Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is your answer. With tender strips of beef sirloin, crisp broccoli florets, and a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and carrots, this dish combines wholesome fresh ingredients with savory Chinese stir fry flavor. The rich flavor comes from a simple delicious sauce made with beef broth and soy sauce....
Easy Sautéed Zucchini Looking for a simple zucchini recipe to use with your fresh Summer garden harvest? Then you need to try this Sautéed Zucchini in garlic butter sauce. The taste is simple yet delicious, letting the crisp taste of zucchini shine through. With just a few ingredients (zucchini, olive oil, butter, minced garlic and salt) you can whip up this delicious dish in 10 minutes! You can serve the sautéed zucchini as a side dish alongside grilled dishes or roasted chicken....
Chicken and Gravy Recipe These Chicken and Gravy Sandwiches are pure comfort food. The chicken is simmered in a creamy homemade gravy, making the meat extra delicious and filled with flavor. Within 30 minutes, you’ll have yummy chicken sandwiches, ready to serve on hamburger buns or kaiser rolls. Serve alongside homemade mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, instant pot cheesy potatoes, roasted corn or french fries for the perfect comforting dinner!...
German Chicken Schnitzel recipe Just like German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut and German Chocolate Cake Frosting, this is a classic German grandma recipe so you know it’s going to be good. If you’ve never had chicken schnitzel before you’re in for a real treat! Schnitzel is a thin meat that is coated with flour, eggs and bread crumbs and then fried to become crispy. It’s usually served as a main dish, with comforting side dishes like mashed potatoes, velveeta mac and cheese, sauerkraut, spaetzle or roasted Brussels sprouts....
