Author: Amber Gaines

Cincinnati Style Chili

Cincinnati Style Chili

I can still remember the very first time I ever had Skyline Chili. I was at orientation at University of Cincinnati with my parents and another student asked our family if we wanted to have lunch with them at Skyline Chili. We weren’t from Cincinnati 

Gluten Free Honeybun Cake

Gluten Free Honeybun Cake

As you all know, I have been working hard to use what is in my pantry. I have several Gluten Free Cake mixes in the pantry so I decided to try to find ways to use them up. Although I prefer to make things from 

What’s in my Pantry – Baking Essentials

What’s in my Pantry – Baking Essentials

I always thought I ate healthy. But after some pesky health issues just wouldn’t go away I embarked on a journey that led me to my current nutrition plan. I looks somewhat like Paleo or Keto or Whole 30 but it is truly designed just 

Cajun Corn Maque Choux

Cajun Corn Maque Choux

My husband loves corn. In fact it is his favorite “vegetable”. I know, corn is a grain, not a vegetable. But don’t tell him that. lol. I try to find new fun ways to eat corn and this cajun version is quick and easy to 

Cajun Baked Shrimp

Cajun Baked Shrimp

Now that it is fall again, I am back to my fall meal planning routine. Not only am I really trying to eat as much as possible from our pantry and freezer, but I try to rotate through different proteins through the week. I have 

Mint Chocolate Truffle Fat Bombs 3 Ways

Mint Chocolate Truffle Fat Bombs 3 Ways

Guys, small batch, single bite desserts are so important to me. I would like to say that I have the will power of a god, but the truth is, I ate that batch of Almond Butter No Bakes, by myself, in like 5 days. I’m 

Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This recipe is super simple and you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry and freezer. As you know, I have been working to be better about using our leftovers so for me this time around making this recipe I used almost all 

Gluten Free Dairy Free Small Batch Beignets

Gluten Free Dairy Free Small Batch Beignets

I have to admit I haven’t ever had true New Orleans Beignets but we have enjoyed them on several occasions while traveling on vacation. After the first time we had them I came straight home to find a classic beignet recipe. I have made this 

Refried Pinto Beans

Refried Pinto Beans

Have you had this conversation in your house? You just got home from spending how much at the grocery store and there’s nothing to eat! Instead of raging against this question I have taken it to heart. How is it that at the end of 

Crock Pot Brown Bean and Ham Soup

Crock Pot Brown Bean and Ham Soup

This was a busy and stressful week for me. I needed some easy, low stress dinner options so Monday I ran into The Honey Baked Ham Store for a bone in ham. That night we had ham for dinner with some quick sides and I