Real Food Cooking

Can potatoes be healthy? Yes! Don't shun potatoes. While not usually thought of as healthy food, they can be a part of a nutritious diet. These...

During these last hot days of summer, I'm still looking for easy and economical recipes that don't heat up the house. This brat recipe fits the...

With summer coming to an end, it seems fitting the month of August is Family Meal Month. School will soon be back in session, and schedules are...

You'll love this collection of homemade, real food ice cream recipes! Ice cream is the perfect ending to a hot summer's day. I have so many memories...

A little like a jam, a little like a relish, this nectarine chutney is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy while being slightly tart. And...

Are you looking for a not-too-sweet, gut-healthy topping? This easy and delicious nectarine syrup is it! If you're looking for a thin topping, just...

Are you ready for the best baked beans ever?! If you've been around Homespun Oasis for long, you know I'm a huge fan of beans. Pinto, black, white,...

Budget-friendly, low in calories, yet high in nutrition—you'll love this collection of lentil recipes! Lentils are my favorite, most versatile...

Easy, delicious, and hearty, these Sprouted Lentil Patties are a family-friendly and economical main dish. Even though they're meat-free, they're...

Oh, mercy. This is the perfect enchilada sauce. Perfectly spiced and made with nourishing bone broth, it’s not too hot and is full of flavor. I...

I love exploring new places! Part of the fun when going to a new place is experiencing the local cuisine. But, alas, neither my stomach nor wallet...

Main Dish Salad is a great way to use up whatever's left in the fridge or stashed in the freezer. These wonderful, adaptable salads are perfect for...

I have many fond memories of sitting around the table dying eggs, both as a child and the mom of young children, ending with three, four, or even...

For many, Easter baskets laden with jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, and chocolate eggs are a tradition.  If you're looking for an alternative to...

When I was young and living in Colorado, we'd harvest wild-growing asparagus from the ditch banks during early spring. Harvested fresh and quickly,...