This is a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with many flavors. With a simple list of ingredients, it comes together quickly to fill out the meal! Ingredients: 2/3 cup dry brown rice 3 cups chicken broth 2-3 cups water 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. salt (optional) Directions: Combine rice, broth, 2 cups water, and garlic cloves in large pot. If using homemade chicken broth, add 1 tsp. salt. Cook as directed on rice package, … [Read more...]
Recipe Revamp: Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
As many of you know, Hannah has a food sensitivity to gluten. Sadly for her, that meant for awhile that she didn't get to enjoy baked goods. As I've grown more comfortable experimenting in the kitchen, I've been able to find recipes or adapt them so that they are gluten free. I'm so happy, because a life without muffins is just not quite complete. I love baked goods. Tell me I'm not alone there! Before Hannah's gluten issues, this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Muffin recipe was one of … [Read more...]
Recipe: Jonah’s Soup
A couple weeks ago, we had Matthew's Soup for dinner. Jonah wanted a turn to pick as well, so this week we had Jonah's Soup. He looks happy eating it, but this one actually didn't go over as well with the kids, although they all enjoyed the cheese on top. Part of that may have been the texture of the shredded chicken, which they've sometimes had issues with. I thought it was pretty tasty though! Ingredients: 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 green pepper, chopped 1 onion, … [Read more...]
How I Got My Big Kids To Actually Be Quiet During Rest Time
It was a sad day when I realized that, more often than not, Jonah and Matthew don't sleep during nap time any more. And so we changed the name to "rest time". In my head for some reason I thought that simple shift would be enough to make them want to lie down quietly in their beds for a specified period of time while the younger kids napped and I got a break. You'd think after this many kids I'd have a better sense of reality. We fought. I yelled. They made noise. They woke up their … [Read more...]
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