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...

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....

This gluten-free peanut butter granola has amazing chunks and the perfect peanut butter flavor! It is super easy to make and only takes 15 minutes to whip up! My favorite part about this granola is the subtle sweetness from the maple syrup and the bold peanut butter flavor. The granola...

As far as I’m concerned, my favorites kinds of cookies have to include oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. And these gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are definitely one of my favorite cookies! They’re big, they’re soft, they’re sweet, and they’re loaded with chocolate chips and bursting with...

Gluten-free zucchini bars are one of my favorite late summer, fall snacks! They have the most amazing soft texture and delicious sweet taste. You would never know there is zucchini in them! I also love that they are made with wholesome ingredients like grain-free cassava flour, natural sweeteners, and of...

Who gets excited about vegetable soups!? I do!! Being the meat lover that I am, I never would have guessed how much I love my vegetable soups. Of all the cooks in my family, I am usually the one who wants to try a new vegetable soup recipe for dinner....

Quick and easy, flavorful and nutritious. What more could you ask for in a homestead meal? This gluten-free Instant Pot rice and chicken is all that and more! I love how quickly this meal comes together, and the rich flavor of the moist wild rice and chicken go perfectly together....

This grain-free peach pie gets you the best of both worlds, a sweet and delicious dessert that perfectly highlights the juicy and natural sweetness of fresh peaches! I love making this pie every time peach season rolls around and it’s definitely a highlight of late summer baking. Making this pie...

Chocolate chips, cookies, and cheesecake, need I say more? This gluten-free chocolate chip cheesecake pie is sweet, satisfying, and full of flavor! A sweet layer of cheesecake filling with the perfect bursts of mini chocolate chips on top of a crunchy chocolate chip cookie crust and topped with the perfect...