Latest Recipes

Swiss Chard au Gratin

Make eating your dark leafy greens delicious and nutritious with this easy, comforting Swiss Chard au Gratin! Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or anytime you want a side dish that feels fancy without the fuss.

Sardine Bruschetta

Sardines are one of the healthiest foods out there, but you shouldn’t have to choke them down. Enjoy them in this bright & fresh bruschetta for a light lunch or high-protein snack!

Tuna & Lentil Salad

Looking for a high protein, fiber-packed lunch that’s packed with flavor? This easy tuna and lentil salad has it all!

Recent Blog Posts

Preparing for a Peaceful & Holy Advent

This Advent, opt out of the chaos of the world’s Christmas season and enter into the Church’s eager anticipation of the coming of Christ. Here’s some simple ways to better prepare for a peaceful, holy Advent.

4 Things to Do to Prepare for Postpartum

I struggled postpartum with my first baby, but things went so much smoother the second time. It’s not just “luck” or an “easy baby” – there really are ways to set yourself up for success as you prepare for postpartum.

I’m Alyssa

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I’m so glad you’re here! As a wife, mama, and follower of Christ, I love cooking nutritious food from scratch. Here we celebrate the good, the true, and the beautiful in food, family, and faith. Follow me for easy, real food recipes for the practical home cook on a budget and some occasional musings about homemaking and liturgical living.

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