Sour Cream & Onion Dip *

Who wants to eat the chemical-preservative laden store-bought dip, when you can make this homemade sour cream & onion dip at home…considering how easy it is. Every time I make this dip it gets eaten up the same day…within hours of making it actually. We eat it with anything from homemade potato chips to raw veggies, such as carrot or celery sticks.

Homemade Yogurt “The Easy Way”

Yogurt is a super-nutritious food, full of beneficial bacteria (Probiotics). Especially “homemade” yogurt, as most store-bought yogurts contain some sort of additives and/or thickeners-stabilizers.

We use yogurt a lot around here for making smoothies, eating plain (or with fruit) for a snack or great breakfast, and in the summer we make creamy yogurt popsicles. There are [...]

Lacto-fermented Roasted-Tomato Salsa *

Lacto-fermentation is quite easy, and so beneficial to ones health. You can read more about fermented vegetables in our article section, “Lacto-fermented Vegetables & Fruits…Give Them a Try”. This salsa is a major favorite of our family, we put it on everything from tacos and burritos to scrambled eggs. You can adjust the heat and seasonings in this salsa to your tastes.

Creamy “Homemade” Buttermilk Ranch Dressing *

Homemade dressings are always so much better. They taste better AND they are a much healthier option. This homemade creamy ranch dressing is no exception. Adjust the spices/seasonings to suit your taste. For a zestier/semi-spicy dressing, I sometimes add a little ground cayenne pepper to the dressing. This dressing can also double as a dip for fresh veggies.

Simple Guacamole Dip *

This is guacamole dip is quick and easy to make. It’s perfect to make for a fast, yet satisfying snack. Forget the chips, and instead go for the healthier option…cut up veggies. Sweet bell peppers are great in this dip, and the avocado gives you a boost of healthy fat.

Soy Sauce Substitute

After learning about the dangers of soy, our family now stays away from soy and anything that may have soy in it. If you are still confused about soy, view the article entitled Soy: The Many Dangers of Soy found in the Tips, Tricks, & Information section…it contains several videos and article references on the many dangers of soy. This sauce is easy to make and comes pretty close to tasting like the real thing…without all of the dangers. You can use this sauce as a substitute for soy sauce or worcestershire sauce.

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