cooking – The Rejoicing Life

Cheesy Potato Casserole

My friend Julie made us this meal a couple weeks ago and it was so delicious I had to make it! Cheesy Potato Casserole Parboil about 8-10 peeled and cubed potatoes (medium sized potatoes) Brown 2lb Italian sausage Make cheddar roux (I used this recipe but doubled it.) https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/how-to-make-cheddar-cheese-sauce/96767975-61de-4757-89e2-74d02e18ba82 Combine all and top with cheddarContinue reading “Cheesy Potato Casserole”

Chai Latte

So y’all know I love raw milk. I also love to make butter from said milk. Which brings me to our discovery that scooping some of the goodness that is whipped cream prior to the separation of butter and butter milk, makes for THE BEST chai latte. Simply make your chai tea per directions, scoopContinue reading “Chai Latte”

Chocolate Ice Cream

Long time no read! Things have been pretty busy over here. We have bought a home and moved in, and I’ve just gotten my baking boots back on! Can’t wait to share some pictures of the new house with you! Who doesn’t love ice cream?! I made vanilla ice cream for Memorial Day, but IContinue reading “Chocolate Ice Cream”

Eggs, Anyone?

No great recipe today, just wanted to show off some eggs. We don’t have our own chickens yet but I’m so thankful that I’ve got some friends who raise their chickens on pasture/non-gmo feed—heavy on the pastured part! It’s amazing to me how much extra nutrition is in a pastured egg as well as pasturedContinue reading “Eggs, Anyone?”

Veggie Pasta

Today was a busy day! I had my Azure pickup this evening and nearly forgot about it. I was boiling water for my pasta and thinking about how I would love to add mushrooms to the dish. Then I remembered! It was 5:59, and I was supposed to pick up my groceries at 5:45! 🙈Continue reading “Veggie Pasta”

Chili Cheese Fries

Who doesn’t love warm chili, crisp fries, and sharp cheddar cheese?! At our house this is a comfort meal. I love that I can serve comfort along with ingredients that I trust like local organic beef and organic and non-gmo beans and tomatoes. As we prep to start our homestead adventure, I can’t wait toContinue reading “Chili Cheese Fries”