Recipes

These recipes are full of healthy ingredients, easy to make, and will be enjoyed by the whole family. With a little planning, they can also save you money!

Eggs

Eggs are truly a superfood with a perfect balance of fat and protein. Organic eggs from hens allowed to feed on insects and green plants (pastured) contain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a one-to-one ratio whereas commercial eggs from hens fed mostly grains can contain as much as 19 times more omega-6 than omega-3 which creates an imbalance that can disrupt the production of prostaglandins leading to blood clots, inflammation, high blood pressure, irritation of the digestive tract, depressed immune system, sterility, cancer, and weight gain (Nourishing Traditions p. 11).

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs That Will Peel Easily

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs That Will Peel Easily

Making the perfect boiled eggs that are easy to peel is truly…
June 9, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

How to Make the Best Potato and Egg Salad

There are lots of recipes for potato salad out there, but I'm…
April 11, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
fried eggs cooked in a cast iron skillet

How to Make the Perfect Fried Egg

There are so many different types of egg dishes to consider…
March 31, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
perfectly cooked sunny side up eggs with sourdough muffins

How to Cook the Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs

Frying an egg might seem like the simplest of culinary feats,…
March 29, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
perfectly presented deviled eggs

How to Make the Best Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are kind of my thing. Whenever we go to a gathering…
March 28, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood How to Make the Best Egg Sandwiches

How to Make the Best Egg Sandwiches

Egg sandwiches are a delicious and portable breakfast that you…
March 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
perfect scrambled eggs cooked in a cast iron skillet

How to Make the Best Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are an absolute staple in our family. I usually…
March 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Grain

Have you heard of phytic acid? Well, it’s kind of a big deal. Phytic acid is how phosphorus is stored. (Sidenote: We need phosphorus as much as we need calcium for strong bones.) It is considered an anti-nutrient because it actually leaches minerals from the body. Phytic acid is in all seeds…so almonds, wheat, peas, potatoes, corn etc. The only way to break it down (human digestion cannot) is through soaking, sprouting, or sour leavening. It will also bind to heavy metals, however, so a small amount of whole grains are beneficial.

Embracing Motherhood How to Make Sourdough Muffins

How to Make Whole Wheat Sourdough Muffins

I have tried so many different recipes for sourdough bread, and…
February 21, 2020/by Stacey Maaser
Super Simple Homemade Bread Recipe

Super Simple Homemade Bread Recipe

When we were first married, my parents got my husband and I a…
September 1, 2017/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood How to Make Your Own Sourdough Starter

How to Make Your Own Sourdough Starter

Using sourdough is one of the pillars of healthy eating in our…
November 21, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood How to Make Soaked Steel Cut Oats

How to Make Soaked Steel Cut Oats

If you're looking for a breakfast alternative to commercially…
July 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood How to Make Paninis That Will Knock Your Socks Off!

How to Make Paninis That Will Knock Your Socks Off!

Finally, I have a reason to use my George Foreman grill again!…
June 14, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
How to Make Healthy Granola Cereal and Why Commercially Processed Cereal is So Bad

How to Make Healthy Granola Cereal

This homemade cereal, using organic rolled oats, is a great alternative…
May 8, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

How to Make the World’s Best Yogurt and Buttermilk Pancakes

I stumbled across the recipe for these yogurt and buttermilk…
April 11, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Whole Wheat Pancakes or Waffles

I love making these whole wheat pancakes or waffles when we need…
April 10, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Sort of Sourdough Pancakes

Typically, when you make things with sourdough, you need to prepare…
April 5, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
soaked barley with apple cider vinegar to get rid of phytic acid

Properly Prepared Barley

Barley has a pretty impressive nutrient profile that makes it…
March 18, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Sourdough Waffles and Pancakes

These waffles are a BIG hit with my kids! I like to keep one…
October 18, 2014/by Stacey Maaser

Pizza

I never really thought that I would write so many recipes for pizza, but with having so many children who love eating pizza, it has become a very regular meal around here. Not only do the kids love my pizza, but we adults love it too! Sometimes I have time to make a sourdough crust, and sometimes I just need something quick and easy.

pizza crust recipe

A Quick and Easy Pizza Crust Recipe

It's always nice when you can plan ahead and have some healthy…
April 25, 2018/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Homemade Pizza Recipe

Homemade Pizza Recipe

If everyone is hungry and you haven't made plans for dinner yet,…
June 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
embracing motherhood Pizza Toast: Your Kids' New Favorite Food

Pizza Toast: Your Kids’ New Favorite Food

When my sister Lisa was visiting recently from Oklahoma, I loved…
June 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Sourdough Pizza Crust

Sourdough Pizza Crust Recipe

This sourdough pizza crust recipe is great for getting rid of…
October 20, 2014/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Pizza Muffins

How to Make Pizza Muffins

As a busy mom with young eaters who LOVE pizza, I needed a quick,…
October 20, 2014/by Stacey Maaser

Soup

Soup is one of my all time favorite things to make…and eat! But making a nourishing soup is more than just dumping ingredients into a pot; it takes a certain order of “layering” to get it to turn out just right. I love using a mineral rich bone broth stock for most of my soups, but I also enjoy using my fresh and delicious tomato puree as a base.

broccoli and cheese soup

Best Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Broccoli and cheese soup from Panera Bread has always been one…
July 3, 2024/by Stacey Maaser
Healing Chicken Soup Recipe

Healing Chicken Soup Recipe

This is just your basic chicken soup recipe, but when each component…
August 23, 2016/by Stacey Maaser
How to Make a Nourishing Chicken Bone Broth

How to Make a Nourishing Chicken Bone Broth

Making a good chicken bone broth (or chicken stock as it is…
August 23, 2016/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Panera Bread Style Broccoli and Cheese Soup

How to Make Panera Bread Style Broccoli and Cheese Soup

I love, love, LOVE  broccoli and cheese soup, especially the…
December 8, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Egg Drop Soup Recipe

As we approach colder days and sicker days (The two always go…
November 3, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood White Chicken Chili Recipe

White Chicken Chili Recipe

When I used to work at The B.O.B., Bobarino's made the best…
July 1, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Tomato Cabbage Soup Recipe with Chicken

Tomato Cabbage Soup Recipe with Chicken or Ground Beef

On a cold winter night, or a hot summer day, this soup is good…
May 20, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
soaked barley with apple cider vinegar to get rid of phytic acid

Properly Prepared Barley

Barley has a pretty impressive nutrient profile that makes it…
March 18, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Ground Beef Chili Recipe

Ground Beef Chili Recipe

This is a pretty basic recipe for chili, but hidden under it's…
October 20, 2014/by Stacey Maaser

Beef

We like to buy pastured grass-fed beef in bulk and keep our freezer well stocked. Some years, we can afford a quarter cow (which includes steaks and roasts) and is about $7/lb, and some years we just try to find a good source of pastured grass-fed ground beef. We recently found a local farm that sells grass-fed ground beef year round for $5/lb at an amazing little farm called Hilof Dairy in Hersey, MI.

Embracing Motherhood Beef Gyros with Tzatzkii Sauce

Beef Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

My husband and I have always enjoyed Mediterranean food, and…
July 29, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Hamburger Salad Recipe

Hamburger Salad Recipe

I love finding simple ways to make dinner that are both healthy…
July 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Easy Meatball Recipe

Easy Meatball Recipe Served with Spaghetti or Stroganoff Sauce

This simple and easy recipe will yield some amazingly versatile…
May 22, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood How to Make the Best Grilled Burgers

How to Make the Best Grilled Burgers

Making hamburgers seems like such a simple meal, why even write…
March 19, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Taco Meat…Without the Seasoning Packet

As we have entered the deeper stages of our healthy eating conversion,…
October 20, 2014/by Stacey Maaser

Chicken

I have always loved eating chicken, but we have had a harder time finding a good source of pastured chicken where we live. Whole chickens are definitely better than getting just the chicken breasts, and at our local grocery store we have the option of getting a $15 organic chicken, sometimes a $6 “natural” chicken, and a $5 factory farm chicken. We typically go with the $5-$6 option, but this is an area of growth for us.

How to Make the Best Roasted Chicken

How to Make the Best Roasted Chicken

This is a very basic recipe for roasted chicken, but sometimes…
August 23, 2016/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood chicken cordon bleu

The Best Chicken Cordon Bleu You’ll Ever Taste!

The taste is amazing and complex, but it is seriously easy to make.
April 20, 2016/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Baked Chili Lemon Butter Split Chicken Breast

Baked Chili Lemon Butter Split Chicken Breasts

This is a quick, simple, go to meal that can be turned into a…
July 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood Chicken Kabobs with Rice and Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Kebabs with Rice and Lettuce Wraps

It's summer, and that means it's time for grilling! There is…
June 25, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Fish

Fish is an excellent source of nutrition, but buying factory farmed fish is not the best option. Wild caught fish provides the best nutrients with the fewest pollutants. We love buying wild caught salmon, cod, and tuna from our local grocery store.

baked salmon with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dill baked

How to Make the Best Baked Salmon

Salmon is a nutrient dense food that we like to eat about once…
April 6, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Dairy

We buy raw milk from a local Amish farm that has grass-fed cows. We buy a cow share so that we essentially own a part of the cow and every gallon that we purchase covers the boarding fees for keeping our portion of the cow.

Raw Milk Farm Cheese

We get raw milk every week from a wonderful little Amish farm…
October 19, 2014/by Stacey Maaser

Fruits and Veggies

The fresher the fruits and veggies, the more antioxidants you’ll get. The best option is to grow your own, the next best thing is to buy local from a farmer’s market or to buy organic from the store. If money is tight, at least try to buy the dirty dozen organic, but if that’s not possible, just eat your veggies any way you can!

Simple Homemade Hummus Recipe

Simple Homemade Hummus Recipe

One of my favorite snacks in the whole world is homemade bread…
September 1, 2017/by Stacey Maaser
The Best Homemade Guacamole

The Best Homemade Guacamole

Avocados are ridiculously healthy! Along with their monounsaturated…
December 10, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
steamed broccoli with melted butter and salt

Why Broccoli is So Good for You and How to Make the Best Steamed Broccoli

Steamed broccoli smothered with butter and sprinkled with salt…
April 1, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Tomato Purée

I worked with my mom and grandma one late summer afternoon to…
October 20, 2014/by Stacey Maaser

Potatoes

81% of conventionally grown potatoes contain pesticides, even after being washed and peeled, so it is definitely worth it to buy organic potatoes. They have a pretty good nutrient profile too with 48% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C and 46% of the daily recommended vitamin B6, so eat up!

Embracing Motherhood How to Make the Best Potato Fries

How to Make the Best Potato Fries

As a busy mother of four little ones, I love making healthy food…
July 3, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

How to Make the Best Potato and Egg Salad

There are lots of recipes for potato salad out there, but I'm…
April 11, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Embracing Motherhood How to Make the Best Baked Potato

How to Make the Best Baked Potato

Who doesn't like a steaming baked potato loaded with fresh toppings?…
March 20, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Desserts

We try to eliminate processed foods as much as we can in our house, and we also try to limit sugar, but we still like to have our treats! When we eat them, however, it’s nice to know that they are made with fresh ground flour, pastured eggs, real butter, and lots of other real, fresh, and nourishing ingredients.

Best Cupcake and Frosting Recipe for Kids

I have made a TON of cupcakes for my little ones and tried many…
May 5, 2018/by Stacey Maaser
How to Make Healthy Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Yes, these oatmeal cookies are healthy! They are healthy because…
April 20, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Grandma’s Gingersnap Cookies

As much as I try to avoid sugar (especially when I'm pregnant),…
October 16, 2014/by Stacey Maaser

Beverages

What more do we even need to drink besides water and milk? Well, if you’re craving something fizzy and looking to cut out or cut down on beer and soda, then check out my homemade kombucha recipe! Kombucha is quite expensive to purchase in the store, but a very cost effective operation to get going in your own home.

The Best Way to Make Kombucha

The Best Way to Make Kombucha

Kombucha is a beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with…
June 24, 2018/by Stacey Maaser

Dressing

Finding good quality salad dressing made without MSG and canola oil is very difficult…even the organic brands contain these ingredients! This is why I love making my own salad dressing. Not only do they taste AMAZING, but I can incorporate whatever fresh herbs are growing in my garden and spice it just to my liking.

Embracing Motherhood How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

I was first motivated to make my own ranch dressing when our…
July 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Homemade Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe

I love the house dressing they serve at Olive Garden, and I LOVE…
May 22, 2015/by Stacey Maaser
Homemade Italian Dressing

Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe

This homemade Italian dressing is my absolute favorite thing…
April 6, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Kitchen Tips

These are the tips and tricks that have helped me in the kitchen. I have learned (and continue to learn) many great kitchen tips from my parents, grandma, and others. I love involving my children in the cooking process so that they will learn their way around a kitchen throughout their youth and into adulthood.

cast iron skillet perfectly cured

How to Cure a Cast Iron Skillet

Having a good cast iron skillet in my kitchen is a must! I love…
March 24, 2015/by Stacey Maaser

Hi, I’m Stacey Maaser,

author of Embracing Motherhood! I am a stay at home mother of 5 with 7 years of teaching experience and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I am passionate about teaching my children, feeding them healthy food, learning the truth about things (not just what is popular opinion or counter culture), and sharing what I’ve learned and experienced with others. Thanks for stopping by!

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