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Get vegetable gardening tips and garden to table recipes to help you grow organic food and create delicious meals. They believe in a simple, frugal, and sustainable lifestyle, and are getting back to basics, growing a fruit and vegetable garden, cooking from scratch, preserving the harvest, and keeping a small flock of backyard chickens.
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2w ago
Preserve the warmth of homemade comfort with our guide to canning turkey soup! Stock your pantry and savor the convenience of homemade soup anytime with this safe canning recipe.
There’s something comforting about a steaming bowl of homemade soup, especially when it’s made with care and preserved to be enjoyed when the craving strikes. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to safely pressure can a wholesome and hearty staple for your pantry—Turkey Soup ..read more
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1M ago
Pressure canning beef pot roast right in the jar results in meat so tender it practically melts in your mouth, with all the rich flavors locked in, waiting for that moment when you decide it’s time to heat it for a satisfying, homemade dinner. Learn how to home can beef pot roast with this easy recipe.
Imagine having your very own stash of home-canned pot roast and vegetables ready to heat and serve a meal at a moment’s notice ..read more
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2M ago
Preserve the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries with our low sugar raspberry jam recipe. This canning recipe ensures a long-lasting supply of homemade goodness. Spread it on toast or gift a jar to loved ones!
If you’re looking for a healthier and more balanced option for your homemade jam, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe allows you to enjoy the vibrant flavor of raspberries while reducing the amount of sugar used ..read more
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3M ago
Preserve the abundance from your garden by canning tomatillos using a water bath canner or pressure canner, offering an easy way to preserve whole tomatillos for year-round enjoyment.
Tomatillos, also known as husk tomatoes, are very productive plants. They can produce hundreds of fruit per plant in a season. Even in my zone 5 garden, I usually start harvesting in mid-July, and the plants continue to grow and produce more fruit until fall frost ..read more
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3M ago
Learn how to preserve the bounty of your homegrown sweet peppers with our step-by-step guide to canning roasted bell peppers. Enjoy that garden-fresh goodness all year long!
Whether your garden has yielded a bountiful harvest or you’ve stocked up at your local farmers market, pressure canning peppers is a delicious way to preserve them into shelf stable jars.
This guide will take you through the process of preserving roasted bell peppers so you can enjoy them long after harvest season ends ..read more
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3M ago
Looking to savor the flavors of summer all year round? Try canning zucchini with tomatoes using our Italian-inspired recipe. It’s a delicious way to preserve these two summer favorites and enjoy them long after the season has ended.
Beyond pickling, the options for canning zucchini are somewhat limited. While I’ve certainly put up my fair share of bread and butter zucchini pickles, dill-pickled zucchini, and zucchini relish, my preservation efforts often revolve around freezing zucchini shredded and sliced ..read more
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3M ago
If you’re seeking a hearty and flavorful dish, look no further than American Chop Suey. This delightful comfort food recipe combines the richness of seasoned ground beef with aromatic vegetables and a medley of herbs, all simmered in a robust tomato sauce.
This classic dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth that’s perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners. Try out this recipe and relish the rich flavors of this classic comfort food ..read more
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3M ago
You’ll love this homemade barbecue sauce on your pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and more. Learn how to create and preserve delicious barbecue sauce with this water bath canning recipe.
Avoid artificial ingredients and high fructose corn syrup in store-bought bottles by creating your own barbecue sauce with fresh vegetables from your backyard vegetable garden or local farmers’ market.
This recipe features ripe tomatoes, crisp celery, zesty peppers, savory onions, and pungent garlic blended with apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and other spices for a delectably sweet, spicy, and smoky sauce ..read more
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4M ago
Discover the tangy and flavorful delight of pickled zucchini with this dill pickled zucchini recipe. Preserve the summer bounty with this easy-to-follow canning recipe featuring fresh zucchini, dill, and a hint of garlic.
If you enjoy the strong taste of dill pickles, you’ll love this delicious recipe for pickled zucchini. During the summer, when zucchini and summer squash are abundant, this easy canning recipe is a perfect way to preserve and enjoy them all year round ..read more
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4M ago
Savor the heartwarming goodness of homemade tomato soup, preserved to perfection with our delightful roasted tomato soup canning recipe. Experience the rich flavors of summer all year round by canning tomato soup.
Indulging in a comforting bowl of homemade tomato soup is a true delight, especially when you can savor its deliciousness all year round. By roasting fresh tomatoes, you can enhance their natural sweetness and intensify their flavors, creating a scrumptious soup ..read more