Cooking Archives - Homespun Oasis

30 Healthy Soup Recipes – Made with Real Food Ingredients

by Millie Copper | Feb 16, 2021 | Cooking

With snow falling and our Wyoming temperatures dipping below zero, a hearty bowl of soup helps chase the chill away. We enjoy economical and healthy soup recipes year-round, but the steaming goodness especially hits the spot on these frigid days. While popping open a...

Winter Tailgating with Traditional Foods

by Millie Copper | Feb 10, 2021 | Cooking, Recipes

Does your love of the outdoors find you making your way to the ski resort at every available opportunity? In this pandemic time, many resort experiences are different than in year’s past. Lodge time is discouraged or limited, and many places require personal...

Delicious & Healthy Black Bean Recipes

by Millie Copper | Jan 6, 2021 | Cooking, Recipes, Stretchy Beans

I’m going to let you in on a secret. I’m a huge fan of beans of all sorts. Oh! You already knew that? I guess it’s not much of a secret since the bulk of the recipes on this blog are bean related, and I even have a book all about beans. Okay, so...

20+ Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

by Millie Copper | Nov 21, 2020 | Cooking, Recipes

I love a beautifully roasted turkey for our Thanksgiving meal, but I equally love the dishes we create in the days following. While my very favorite is a simple sandwich with turkey, cranberry sauce, mayo (homemade), and cream cheese tucked into a homemade roll (oh...

How to Cook Dry Beans – 6 Different Ways

by Millie Copper | Nov 9, 2020 | Cooking, Stretchy Beans

Beans are economical, easy to prepare, and a healthful source of plant-based protein. They come in many varieties, sure to suit almost every palate, and are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber plus contain an impressive array of minerals. Most beans have a very...

Healthy Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

by Millie Copper | Oct 26, 2020 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes

I love a classic Thanksgiving feast. I have many memories of my mom starting days in advance to make all the family favorites: roast turkey, dressing, homemade rolls, sweet potatoes dripping in tiny marshmallows, and her special cheeseball salad. Oh, mercy. It was all...