Weekly Meal Planning Made Easy
There are always varied reactions when it comes to the topic of Meal Planning. I know I will either have your full attention or there will be a collective groan. I get it! I’ve felt both ways about it and still do. But planning is a fundamental part of cooking from...
How to Seed Start and Care for Seedlings – Seed Starting Series Part 2
How to Seed Start and Care for Seedlings is part 2 in the Seed Starting Series. In Part 1 we discussed how to prepare for starting seeds indoors including gathering and preparing supplies, learning about growing zones, and deciding what seeds to start and where to buy...
How to Make Yogurt in the Instant Pot
When I purchased my Instant Pot I noticed the yogurt feature but honestly didn’t think I would ever need it. A few years later I’ve found that it is so easy and I wonder why I hadn’t been doing it all along. Yogurt is a great product to learn to make...
Easy Recipe for Tzatziki Sauce
Typically served with Mediterranean style dishes, tzatziki adds a cool creamy compliment to foods that are packed with flavorful spice blends and rich olive oil. This easy recipe for Tzatziki sauce comes together in minutes and is so versatile. What is Tzatziki Sauce?...
The Best Hummus Recipe
I hate to brag but I think this really is the best hummus recipe. I’ve tried for many years to develop a great hummus recipe and I’m so happy with this one. Hummus is such a great side and perfect to have on hand in the fridge for snacks and quick meals....
Lebanese Toum
This sauce, oh my, this sauce is so good! If you are a garlic lover, you will adore this Lebanese Toum sauce. A perfect compliment to Mediterranean dishes, and also fantastic as a compliment to soups, meat, sandwiches and veggies. Delicious, easy, and versatile, you...
Lebanese Chicken Shawarma Recipe
I LOVE Mediterranean food. No really, I LOOOOVVVEEE it. I was so excited when I mastered this dish. Not only because this Lebanese chicken shawarma recipe is amazingly delicious but it’s also super easy. There is a little family-owned Lebanese restaurant close to my...
The Benefits of Sourdough Versus Yeast
What are the benefits of sourdough and why might you choose to use it over commercial yeast? This is a great question that I see very often. There has been a recent resurgence in interest around sourdough for the home baker. It seems new and is trendy but the use of...
Sourdough Bread Loaves
There is not much better than home baked bread. These sourdough bread loaves have exceptional feel, aroma, and flavor! Soft crusts and delightful texture, you’ll love these bread for all your sandwiches! Sourdough Sandwich Loaf This sandwich loaf is so delicious...
About Me
Welcome to Cook Grow Live! I’m Aubrey. I love to cook delicious food from scratch using things I grow in my garden. My little homestead is a place where I find inspiration and comfort. I invite you join me as I explore new recipes, sharpen my gardening skills, and appreciate the beauty of living. My sincere hope is that this blog will inspire you to cook, grow and live!