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Leek & Potato Soup

Leek & Potato Soup

Leek & Potato Soup has become one of our homestead go-to recipes in the winter. Growing both leeks and potatoes throughout the summer, and storing them away allows for this ultra comfort food in the cold months. This soup is rich, and hearty; perfect for…

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are somehow both fancy and rustic. Layers of buttery potatoes, with onions, a bit of cheese and some cream, just scream comfort food. But they’re also a show stopper! Plus, they are super yummy as leftovers. And as the weather cools into the…

Mocha Chocolate Mousse

Mocha Chocolate Mousse

If you need a luxurious dessert, look no further than chocolate mousse. But don’t think that this delicious treat is only for the professionals. Chocolate mousse is actually a really simple treat that will always wow your guests or date. (Or a perfect treat for…

Maple Almond Granola

Maple Almond Granola

Granola is one of our favourite additions to our weekly meal prep. It’s high in fiber, so it’s filling, making it a great breakfast or snack. And it can be made in large quantities and last for a good few weeks. It is also simple…

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread

with Einkorn Flour and Chocolate Chips Zucchini bread is one of those saving graces for anyone who grows zucchini. Seriously. You plant a couple zucchini plants and for the most part you’re good. You enjoy your fresh zucchinis roasted, or zoodled, or in soups. But…

Anything Pesto!

Anything Pesto!

Plus a Yummy Pesto Chicken Pizza Anything pesto? What do you mean by that Eliza? I’ll tell you! If you are already a pesto aficionado, then you already know that pesto gets a lot of hype but is actually ultra simple at its core. Combine…