Julie BranstetterFeb 101 minMake Green Onions Last LongerHow to make your green onions last longer: Keep them in fresh water by a sunlit window so they can continue to sprout and grow. It...
Julie BranstetterJan 11 minSix Bean Chili QueenIf you like chili with beans, you'll love this protein packed, full flavor chili recipe. The beans are soft and creamy and delicious!...
Julie BranstetterJan 27, 20212 minBest Hot Chocolate RecipeThis is my original recipe from 2008. HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE! What's the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? The base...
Julie BranstetterJan 26, 20211 minJalapeno Pimento CheeseOriginal Post from 08/04/2012 This is one of the very best recipes online, shared and pinned like crazy! This is one delicious recipe;...
Julie BranstetterAug 7, 202012 minSeven Ripe BlueberriesEach year, at the beginning of early spring, the blueberry bush blooms and catches my eye. It is always exciting to see them because...
Julie BranstetterJun 13, 20192 minBLT Pasta SaladBLT Pasta Salad Recipe It's so good, that's all you need to know. No life story, no scrolling for ages to find the recipe. Just make it...
Julie BranstetterDec 28, 20163 min25 Must Add Foods for a Diet UpgradeApples contain antioxidants that help protect “good” HDL cholesterol levels in the blood. Avocados are densely packed with...
Julie BranstetterDec 27, 20165 minHealth Benefits of Cocoa & Dark ChocolateDid you know that cocoa has been used throughout history as folk medicine? Cocoa consumption is associated with decreased blood pressure,...
Julie BranstetterDec 20, 20162 minPineapple Lush CakeThis is a great spring and summer dessert for any reason but especially nice for picnics and BBQ gatherings. It is very similar to a pig...
Julie BranstetterNov 23, 20164 minFrom Scratch Pie CrustOne of the things I keep in my cabinet at all times is shortening. I use it to coat pans and to make pie crusts. You could also deep...
Julie BranstetterNov 23, 20164 minOh My Chicken Pot PieMaybe summer-time doesn't strike you as the time for a chicken pot pie, but if you are like me you may be secretly wishing to bring on...
Julie BranstetterNov 23, 20162 minScratch Pulp MuffinsThis recipe will be particularly interesting to people who use juicers. If you have not ever used a juicer it is definitely something to...
Julie BranstetterJul 2, 20163 minHomemade Juice JelloHomemade gelatin has many health benefits. Grass-fed gelatin powder is best for higher protein content, but even the store bought Knox...
Julie BranstetterJan 1, 20161 minRocky Road BrowniesDelicious and SUPER EASY! Before the last 5 minutes of baking your favorite brownie recipe, top it with a mixture of: 1 cup of pecans,...
Julie BranstetterDec 20, 20141 minLavender IcingHere is a beautiful recipe for homemade lavender icing. Beautiful, aromatic and delicious!! Springtime is almost here. Enjoy!...
Julie BranstetterNov 6, 20141 minCoconut Milk Rice w/ Mango SalsaJerk seasoning on fish and shrimp, grilled and served with coconut milk rice and mango salsa is delicious!! Making coconut rice is easy!!...
Julie BranstetterNov 5, 20141 minChocolate Roasted MarshmallowWant to add a little extra yum to your roasted marshmallows by the fire pit? Try pulling the marshmallow slightly open and stuff a bit...
Julie BranstetterNov 5, 20141 minUse the Whole Watermelon!Make the most of your watermelon this summer! 1. Use a melon-baler to scoop out the fruit and keep in containers in the fridge for...
Julie BranstetterNov 5, 20143 min'Southern' Fried Okra('Southern' Fried Okra in coconut oil) If you have ever grown your own okra then you know that you will be either eating it every night...
Julie BranstetterSep 4, 20141 minDeep Fried OreosWe enjoyed this so much after trying them at the NC State Fair, I have been making them ever since. Here is an easy picture recipe for...
Julie BranstetterAug 26, 20143 min8 Reasons to Eat & Freeze BlueberriesJust when you thought that the health benefits of blueberries couldn't be any more plentiful, new research has found that freezing the...
Julie BranstetterNov 4, 20134 minHomemade Baby FoodMake Your Own Baby Food! I have three children and I have nursed all three. My first two children however transitioned to store bought...
Julie BranstetterSep 3, 20131 minHomemade Granola With FruitHomemade Granola Recipe With Fruit - This is one of my more popular recipes. Ingredients 4 Cups of Old Fashioned Oats (NOT quick oats) 1...
Julie BranstetterMay 18, 20132 minMy Best Chili Recipe!Here is another one of those recipes for inviting groups of people over to your house for no other reason than to feed it to them. It is...
Julie BranstetterNov 12, 20123 minCinnamon BunsHomemade Cinnamon Buns These are so easy to make and they only take a little time and will last for several days if kept wrapped up...
Julie BranstetterNov 5, 20121 minHomemade Slow Cooker CaramelIf you prefer not to cook in the can, an alternative way to do this is to open the can and put the sweetened condensed milk into a jar...
Julie BranstetterNov 5, 20121 minHomemade Whipped CreamHomemade whipped cream is so easy it almost doesn't warrant a blog post, except that almost no one I know realizes it can be homemade...
Julie BranstetterSep 4, 20122 minEveryone's Favorite Butter RollsI am going to share my personal yeast butter roll recipe that EVERYONE loves. I'm not just pretending here, this bread is loved by...
Julie BranstetterJul 18, 20122 minDrink More WaterOkay, calm down calm down! I drink a soda too every now and again, but I saw this and it reminded me of something I wanted to post about...
Julie BranstetterMay 12, 20121 minEasy Peanut Butter CookiesThese peanut butter cookies tastes great!! They look and taste just like cookies made with flour, but they are gluten and dairy free. It...
Julie BranstetterMay 8, 20124 minWhipped Cream, Buttermilk & ButterThese instructions will take you through the process of making butter by whipping cream into whipped cream and continuing to process to...
Julie BranstetterMay 8, 20121 minSteak MarinadeINGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon of salt 1...
Julie BranstetterMay 8, 20122 minBest Baked MacaroniHere is our favorite recipe for macaroni and cheese. Many of our friends love this and will even find reasons to come over if they know...
Julie BranstetterApr 16, 20122 minMorel & Spring Onion SoupSpringtime brings out the morels and the spring onions. So toss them in the pot and make a very flavorful spring soup. Great for...
Julie BranstetterApr 12, 20122 minHomemade Cottage CheeseHere is a very easy way to make homemade cottage cheese right from your own kitchen. Once you taste this you'll never want to buy it...
Julie BranstetterMar 24, 20122 minCarolina Comfort Potato SaladBreakfast, lunch or dinner, this family recipe for potato salad will satisfy your belly and put a smile on your face. This is one of...
Julie BranstetterMar 9, 20121 minSweet Potato GritsTwo of the South's ultimate sides are now married into one. Delicious!! Enjoy! You Will Need: 2 cups water 2 cups milk 1 cup stone ground...
Julie BranstetterFeb 9, 20121 minScratch Garlic Alfredo SauceCooks who keep cream cheese and Parmesan cheese on hand in the refrigerator will be able to whip together an Alfredo sauce at any time. ...
Julie BranstetterFeb 9, 20122 minRed Hots SodaHere is a great soda from scratch to share with those you love on Valentine's Day! My girls loved it! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of white...
Julie BranstetterJan 28, 20121 minSlowcooker Chicken & DumplingsI love recipes that are easy and delicious. You don't have to stand in the kitchen for hours to have a great meal. It's a cool damp...
Julie BranstetterJan 25, 20121 minHomemade Root Beer SodaWe have a new favorite in our house lately. Root beer has always been a favorite for the girls in my house but lately we've been making...