I don’t know if anyone has ever spent what seems like a lifetime looking for a really good (dare I say…) the BEST Cranberry Orange bread…like I have but I was super excited when my cousin brought this to me for a Christmas present. She gave it out as neighborhood gifts (we live in the [...]
Food Storage Saturday Show Offs: Creamy Low-Fat Refried Beans
Today’s Saturday Show Off comes from Jenny P. Her and I share a couple things in common 1) we grew up in California 2) we love food storage and 3) are refried bean snobs! Put that all together and you get an easy, low-fat way to make your own delicious refried beans! Jenny also has [...]
Saturday Food Storage Show-off: Pioneer Brownies
Who doesn’t love a good brownie recipe that also includes food storage? I was so happy to receive this recipe for all of us to try. It has beans, wheat, and honey. Sounds great! This recipe is from Sade and she says… “Hey Crystal, You inspired me to try these and I’m so glad you [...]
The Everyday Bean e-Cookbook Sneak Peek!
I’m so excited! I have a new e-cookbook coming out this week, The Everyday Bean Cookbook. It will have 90+ recipes for breakfasts, sides & salads, dinners, and DESSERTS all with no added fats…just good ol’ beans from your food storage. Don’t worry the recipes aren’t scary, the recipes cover pancakes, waffles, muffins, quick breads, [...]
Make your own POP TARTS and Fruit Roll Ups!
Were able to check out my latest appearance from Studio 5? Check out how to make your own pop tarts and your own fruit roll ups! Pop Tarts Ingredients: Easy Pie Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup milk ( 1 T. dry non-instant powdered milk or 2 T. instant milk + 1/3 [...]
Mock Pecan Pie: Bean Food Storage Recipes
Okay, so you all knew this was coming…a pie made with…BEANS! You know my love of beans in dessert and it doesn’t take a holiday on Thanksgiving! This Mock Pecan Pie gets it’s filling from PINTO BEANS! Pecan Pie is expensive to make (and ESPECIALLY to BUY). However, this recipe will be nice to your [...]
Pressure Cooking 101: Cooking Beans, Rice, and Wheat Berries
Okay, I hope you’re loving all the videos so far because today we’re getting into the really fun stuff and there are THREE more videos! (If you missed the first day of this class, make sure you click HERE so you don’t miss a thing!) You’ll be able to see for yourself how EASY it [...]
Low-Fat Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins-Ultimate Food Storage Recipes
We’re moving up in the world! My good friend sent me this recipe, it was like it was meant to be! Not only have I tried a MILLION (okay, maybe a slight exaggeration) muffin recipes trying to find one that is light and fluffy but I was also in the middle of all my freeze [...]
Pressure Cooking Beans!
VIDEO: Pressure cooking your beans and how to freeze smaller portions to use in your every day baking!
Low-fat Harvest Pumpkin Brownies-Bean Food Storage Recipes
I got this recipe from a gal in my ward who is a FABULOUS cook. One of those ladies you know if it has their name on it that it will be delicious. Well she made this last year for a “Recipe Swap” and I’ve been waiting for a YEAR to share this with you. [...]