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Dehydrating citrus slices like lemons, limes, and oranges is a great way to preserve them for future use.  This recipe includes instructions for using a dehydrator or oven.  Our backyard is full of citrus trees which often leaves us with an abundance of lemons, limes, and oranges. I’m not complaining – it is certainly a … Read more

This recipe is hands down, my favorite apple pie made from scratch. Juicy apple slices are coated in sugar and spices and then baked to perfection inside a flaky homemade pie crust. No need to worry about mushy apples or a soggy pie crust because this apple pie bakes to perfection every single time. Prep Time: 20 minutes … Read more

It’s canning day, and today we’re making up a batch of amazing beef soup from scratch. This is a simple recipe but so tasty, and it works perfectly for pressure-canning. I’ll go through every step to make the soup, fill the jars, and process them in the canner. I’ll end up with some beautiful quarts … Read more

This chocolate frosty recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional Wendy’s frosty. With ingredients like frozen banana, cottage cheese, and chia seeds, it packs in plenty of nutrients and protein.  Plus, it’s easy to customize by adding in your favorite mix-ins like peanut butter or almond butter. Give this recipe a try … Read more

Quiche is one of those nostalgic foods for me. Perfect for breakfast or lunch or dinner – it’s easy to whip together and is comfortingly delicious. This sourdough quiche recipe is going to become a new favorite.  A light and fluffy quiche filling with a super easy press-in-the-pan sourdough pie crust (or use my flaky … Read more

These crisp double chocolate biscotti are tailor-made for dunking into coffee, warm milk, or hot chocolate. When you dunk these biscotti into a warm beverage, they soften, becoming rich, chocolaty and decadent.  Biscotti might seem like grown-up cookies, but if you set them out with glass of warm milk or hot chocolate for dunking, you … Read more

In my mind, there’s nothing more Polish than Żurek – A rich soup soured with fermented rye starter, served with a boiled egg – halved – and a meaty white kiełbasa.  Żurek is packed with that sought-after umami flavour. It hits the back of your throat and leaves you craving more. Yes, there’s a key … Read more

This fried cornmeal mush recipe is an Amish-style Midwest favorite, offering a unique and hearty breakfast option.  When fried to a golden crisp and topped with maple syrup and butter, it’s a real breakfast treat. To ensure a smooth and creamy cornmeal mush, use fine-milled cornmeal to make this recipe. Coarse grain may result in a grainier … Read more

This is the perfect quick, delicious, and filling Potlikker Soup. This easy soup is filled with peas, smoky ham, and southern collard greens. Now, I’ll admit that this isn’t TRUE potlikker soup because it doesn’t use the leftover broth from cooking greens.  BUT, it has the same great taste as that flavorful liquid, is ready … Read more

Detroit-style sourdough focaccia pizza is baked in a pan coated in olive oil, topped with homemade tomato sauce & loaded with 3 different types of cheese. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Have you tried focaccia style pizza? It’s an irresistible combination of crispy and soft. This sourdough focaccia pizza is a … Read more