Dutch Oven No Knead Bread

Hello Sweet Friends! Today we have another delicious recipe to share with you! Soups and Chili's  are some of my favorite things to make when the air turns crisp and cool. And what is better then a thick slice of crusty bread to dip in said soup and chili! Now this recipe seems to be everywhere and after making it I totally understand why. This bread is SOOOOO GOOOD and SO EASY to make! I am sharing the recipe I found from one of my favorite and fellow Minnesota Blogger Lindsay from Pinch Of Yum. I love her blog and her photography! So here we go with the best bread recipe! 

No Knead Dutch Oven Bread: 

3 Cups Flour 

1 1/2 teaspoons of Salt 

1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast 

1 1/2 cups room temperature water 

In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, and yeast. Slowly add in your water until the dough is chunky. If you need to add more water add a few tablespoons of water at a time. You just want the dough to be mixed. 

Place plastic wrap over the bowl and let your bread rest for 12-18 hours. Overnight if possible. This is very important. 

In the morning set your oven to 450 degrees. Place your dutch oven in the oven while it's heating up so that the pan is hot. 

When the oven in heated take your dutch oven out and place a little flour in the bottom to help the bread not to stick. 

Then take some flour and place a little on your hands and the counter. 

Remove the plastic wrap and remove dough. 

Form into small ball shape and place it in your dutch oven. 

Place the lid on and cook in the oven for 30 minutes. 

Then remove the lid and let it cook another 15 minutes so that the outside gets nice and crusty brown! 

Remove from over and let cool completely before slicing. 

Slice and enjoy! 

Isn't this the MOST BEAUTIFUL bread you have ever seen?!?!?!?! It's also delicious and the perfect pair with a big bowl of soup! This bread was seriously so good! I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista 

Fall Look Book

Fall Look Book by krista-lenaem featuring a shirt blouse



Have the BEST day! 

Krista 

Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie

Hello sweet friends! How was your weekend? Here we are at the beginning of a new week and I have a new recipe I am so excited to share with you! I am in the fall spirit and am craving comfort foods. This last weekend I made a chicken pot pie with a twist! It was SO GOOD! It's definitely going in the recipe book for future fall and winter nights! 

Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie: 

1 Medium Onion diced 

2 Carrots peeled and diced 

2 Medium Potatoes diced 

3 Stalks of Celery diced 

1 Cup frozen Peas 

1 Cup frozen Corn 

2 Chicken Breast's cut into cubes 

1/ 2 Cup of Milk 

1/3 Cup of Flour 

1 3/4 Cup Chicken Stock 

5 Tbsp of Butter 

5 Sage Leaves chopped 

2 Sprigs of Thyme chopped 

Salt and Pepper 

Biscuit Topping: 

 2 Cups Flour 

6 Tbsp Cold Butter cut into cubes 

1 Tbsp Baking Powder 

1 Tsp Baking Soda 

1/2 Tsp of salt 

1/2 Tsp sugar 

1 1/4 Cup Buttermilk 

1 Cup Cheddar Cheese 

In a large sauce pan start to cook your chicken in a little EVOO. 

Once Chicken is mostly cooked through remove from pan and set aside 

Add a little more EVOO to your pan and toss in all your veggies: carrots, celery, potatoes. Let those cook till slightly tender. 

Then add in your butter and let melt. Once melted add in your flour, chicken stock, and milk. 

Stir together then add in your chicken,peas, corn, and herbs. 

Spray a baking dish with non stick oil. Pour your pot pie into the dish and start making your cheddar biscuits. 

In small bowl add flour, baking power, baking soda, salt, and sugar and mix. 

Then add in your butter and buttermilk. Mix until combined. 

Stir in your cheese. 

Place the biscuit mix on top of Pot Pie 

Place in the oven and cook for 30 mins. at 375 degrees 

Once it's done serve hot and enjoy! 

I hope you enjoy this as much as we did! What are some of your favorite comfort food recipes! Share them in the comments below! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista 

Fall Bucket List

Hello sweet friends! Does anyone else like to make list's? I am a list lover. There is nothing sweeter than a list that is ready to be accomplished and checked off! With fall here I think a bucket list is needed! What a fun make memories with the ones you love. I am in a season of life where I want to send time with my family and friends and make the best memories! So without anymore delay here is my Bucket List for Fall! 

2017 Fall Bucket List 

Go to a Farmers Market 

Visit an Apple Orchard 

Watch Hocus Pocus 

Bake a Pie from Scratch 

Make Carmel Apples 

Go to a Football Game 

Sip Apple Cider 

Carve a Pumpkin 

Jump in a Pile of Leaves 

Go on a Hayride 

Bonfire with Smore's 

Take a Scenic Hike 

What are some things that are on your fall bucket list? Let me know in the comments below! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista

September Goals

Hello sweet friends!! Happy September 1st. Today marks the first day of my Favorite time of year! FALL. Bring me all the leaves, blankets, sweaters, boots, and pumpkins! I love love love fall. September through December are my favorite months out of the whole year! I can't believe we are already here but I am so ready for this sweet season. I hope you all are having a great week! This week has been a long one, my heart is hurting for our friends in Texas. If you can donate in anyway please do! You can donate to the Red Cross here. Also this article is a great resource to find a place to donate. Lets be the hands and feet of Jesus and help those that need it during this time.





Now onto today's post: Its a new month which means it's time for new goals! I love setting monthly goals to help achieve and hold my self accountable!

1. Continue Training for 5K- In case you missed it, I am running my first 5K on Thanksgiving with my sweet family! I am so excited but also really nervous and want to make sure that I am prepared and ready for this race! 

2. Read my Bible EVERY day- I have a confession to make. This last month I haven't made time to do my devotions the way I want them. And I felt it. I missed this time with my Heavenly Father and it took a toll on me. This month I HAVE to spend time in the word everyday. 

3. Give this blog a face lift.- Over the last 2 years I have LOVED blogging and sharing life with you! This blog means the world to me and I love working on it. With that being said I want to see where this can take me! I want to give it all I have and I want to spend a little more time and energy to see what could happen. I also think that after 2 years we deserve a little face lift! I am still working with a few designers to find the right look and I can't wait to share it with you! 

There you go! Goals for the first month of fall! What are some goals you have for September! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista