DIY Salsa Verde Recipe and Benefits of Tomatillos

by Jenny Irvine // October 18, 2017 // No Comments

Taco Tuesday’s with homemade salsa verde is pretty much music to mine (and my kids) ears (or should I say – tastebuds?).

While, I do love a good traditional salsa. After growing and harvesting our first tomatillos on the homestead. It’s now, safe to say salsa verde has won my heart.

5 Surprising Benefits of Tomatillos

Tomatillos are a good source of fiber, niacin, potassium, and manganese
Tomatillos contain 20% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C
They contain a healthy amount of iron, magnesium, and copper
They contain all the right ingredients for optimal health and nutrition – even a healthy amount of vitamin K
Modern science is currently studying the anti-inflammatory properties of the Tomatillo. According to a study performed at the University of Kansas this magical fruit (yes, it is a fruit) contains a plethora of compounds showing great potential in it’s fight against cancer.

What to you say? Let’s dive in and enjoy some salsa verde!

DIY Salsa Verder Recipe

Be sure to comment below and tell us what you think of our salsa! And, check out our homestead kitchen for more recipes sure to please the entire family!

Taco Seasoning Recipe

by Jenny Irvine // May 4, 2016 // No Comments

Homemade taco seasoning is easier to make than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients {ones you likely already have in your pantry} you can have yourself a healthy, homemade Mexican fiesta in no time.

Tacos, enchilada’s, quesadilla’s, and Mexican salad – we love Mexican food here.

Taco’s are quick, easy, and inexpensive to make – I have also found them to be amongst my favorite entertaining foods. You can make most everything ahead of time leaving little to do while your guests are over. The make ahead pre-guest prep allows for less kitchen fuss and more time visiting with friends, family, or neighbors. Why can’t every meal be as easy as tacos?

So, without further ado – here is the recipe we use at My Happy Homestead

Homemade Taco Seasoning

The only thing better than taco’s is a “walking taco” for lunch – quick, easy, and minimal mess!

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Left Over Turkey Fiesta Soup

by Jenny Irvine // December 3, 2015 // No Comments

Turkey is one of those things that I love to cook – it is economical, easy, and can feed our family of six for several days. However, one can only eat ‘just turkey’ for so many days, right? So, I am forever trying to play ‘hide the _____’ {you know, it’s kind of like hide the ham at Christmas} Sometimes to create something new all you have to do is think of one of your other favorites – well, that just so happens to be Mexican!

A cup of this, a pinch of that – lets have a fiesta!

Sharing my happy homestead’s turkey fiesta soup recipe after having had quite a few inquires about the soup which I featured on my Instagram feed –

Disclaimer; I tend to cook without measuring and gauge more by taste so I will do my best to give an exact replica but, please note none of my recipes ever quite taste the same.