I love my steam juicer. A steam juicer will increase your canning options and help you get more out of your produce (and other food). …
Home Canning
Stewed Rhubarb
Since we now have access to fresh rhubarb at our family home, I have started canning stewed rhubarb. Stewed rhubarb is just sweetened cooked rhubarb. …
Mashed Potato Salad
This is a favorite in our house. It’s considerably faster to make than traditional potato salad and comes with lots of flavor. Serve it as …
Kool-Aid
I often stock up on Kool-Aid when it’s on sale and put it into storage. I don’t store it to use as a soft drink. …
Rhubarb Sauce
Summertime is rhubarb time. I found a recipe for Rhubarb or Victoria Sauce in the Ball Blue Book: Guide to Preserving when I was looking …
Chickpea Tajine
This recipe is reminiscent of North African tajines – slow-cooked stews that combine both sweet and savory flavors and often include dried fruit. An hour …
Fruit Spice Cake
This eggless spice cake is a perfect way to use old home-canned fruit. If you don’t have any old fruit, look for canned plums so …
Chicken in Mushroom Cheese Sauce
Home canned chicken tenders provide a fast way to put this creamy skillet meal on the table. CHICKEN IN MUSHROOM CHEESE SAUCE (Pantry Cooking with …
Tomato Basil Soup
This is a quick tomato basil soup that can also be home canned for an even faster meal. Some of you may want to leave …
Santa Fe Chicken Soup
This soup is a nice combination of “kick” and comfort. If you like it spicier, use the “hot” tomatoes and green chilies. SANTA FE CHICKEN …