Category: Recipes

A white bowl filled with pasta, topped with a white sauce, then sprinkled with parsley.

If there is one thing that my kids could eat for every meal, it’s anything with pasta. Pasta is a favourite of mine to serve because every one of my kids practically cheers when they see it’s on the menu and it is always a quick and easy meal on our busy nights. This Sausage … Read more

A white plate with a sunflower design that has a pile of sausage kale pasta with 20 minute creamy white sauce recipe on it.

When my Mom was a young bride, her cooking repertoire was limited to very basic ‘kitchen cupboard’ recipes. So when she started spending time with Grandma Tweed in her kitchen, it was a revelation. When Grandma discovered that my mom had never made a white sauce she was appalled and immediately set about to remedy … Read more

A rose bush with dark pink blossomed roses.

When you look into your backyard, what do you see? Seasonal wildflowers of all kinds blowing gently in the breeze, shrubs in bloom, clover carpeting the grass? Did you know that there is a good chance that many of them are edible? I use wildflowers every year to make syrups and flower jellies. Wildflowers can … Read more

Easy Soft Sandwich Bread Recipe on a wooden counter.

Introduction To me, making bread is more of a comforting hobby than a task. Kneading the dough by hand can be both therapeutic and satisfying. Does a soft and fluffy slice of bread with melted butter sound delicious? If so, I have the perfect simple six ingredient bread recipe for you. Whether you prefer white … Read more

A bowl of yellow colored tomato soup and a plate of a grilled cheese sandwich.

Introduction This fresh tomato soup recipe blender can be made with either roasted fresh tomatoes or canned tomato paste. It has just 5 simple ingredients and has a subtly sweet and creamy flavor. It can be made from start to finish in less than an hour, but tastes like it simmered all day. I won’t … Read more

4 squash slices on a black plate that look candied.

It’s about that time when you are either getting ready to plant your butternut squash seeds or you are trying to use the remaining butternut squash from last year’s harvest. Either way, you are probably wondering how to cook whole butternut squash. Well, I have the perfect recipe for you! Cooking butternut squash as directed … <a title="Candied Holiday Squash – How to Cook Whole Butternut Squash" class="read-more" href="https://littlemountainranch.ca/candied-holiday-squash-how-to-cook-whole-butternut-squash/" aria-label="Read more about Candied Holiday Squash – How to Cook Whole

Do you love store-bought kombucha? Well I have news for you, you can make homemade kombucha and save so much money! I don’t make Kombucha in the winter, but as soon as the sun comes out and starts warming things up in the spring, I get a hankering to start up a batch of delicious, … Read more

A mixture of hamburger, bean and vegetables on a plate of rice.

Are you ever looking for a new easy side dish or an easy one-pot meal? Or maybe a simple recipe that will help you use all of your canned beans? I have the perfect recipe for you! This Mexican rice and beans recipe is a wonderful blend of warm spices and is sure to make … Read more

A white bowl with homemade rich and creamy french vanilla ice cream in it and a spoon on a wooden counter.

We love making different flavors of homemade ice cream and ice cream cakes at home! No matter our flavor, we almost always use this homemade rich and creamy French vanilla ice cream recipe. Made with only six simple ingredients and an ice cream machine, you and your family will quickly love how easy it is … Read more

There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of homestyle chicken noodle soup. It’s not just a meal; it’s a warm embrace, a remedy for the soul, especially on those days when you or your loved ones need a little extra care. Growing up, the taste of Campbell’s chicken noodle soup served with a slice of whole … Read more