Green Tomatoes Week: Classic Fried
KateSoehnlen
August 13, 2012
These are about as basic as they get. Green tomatoes have a very delicate flavor and can be overwhelmed with other seasonings.
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Whip Up Your Own Strawberry Soda
Kendra P
August 10, 2012
It wasn’t any cheaper to make soda myself, but it was fun, and definitely a great alternative to commercial soft drinks. Plus, the variety of flavors you can create is endless.
Bacon Makes 5 Down-Home Foods Even Better
Karen Johnson
July 21, 2012
No one can deny that bacon is still, well, HOT. What’s more, it makes five of your favorite foods even better – write-home-worthy, if you will.
9 Veggies and How to Grill Them (+ 5 Succulent Sauces)
Rachel Hurt
July 18, 2012
9 veggies to grill, plus cooking times and 5 simple, amazing sauces to brush on before and after grilling. YUM!
Summer Pizza #1: Grilled Pizza at Home!
Rachel Hurt
July 2, 2012
Pizzas on the grill is a great idea for parties. Make your dough rounds and stack them separated by parchment paper. You can keep them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before cooking.
When Freezers Fail, Canning Saves the Day!
Kendra P
March 19, 2012
When a hunter friend of ours had his freezer that was packed with venison go out, he decided to bless us with some of the thawed hunks of meat. Knowing my family would never be able to eat it all before it went bad, and that it wouldn’t be safe to re-freeze the raw venison, I decided to take the opportunity to experiment with my new pressure canner. And I was pleasantly surprised to find how easy it was to can my own meat!
Apple Pie Spiced Cookies
Kendra P
December 2, 2011
I beg you, make these. And while you’re at it, double the batch. ‘Cause if your home is anything like mine, they won’t make it through the night!
Homemade Venison Jerky
Kendra P
October 20, 2011
Though I’m still trying to acquire a taste for deer roasts and stews, I absolutely love deer jerky. If you’ve never made it, you have to give it a try.
A Garlic Prelude
Karen Geiser
June 20, 2011
The tender portion of the garlic scape can be chopped and used like an onion scallion in recipes and it offers a delightful mild garlic flavor. They are excellent in soups, stir-fries, pesto…
Easy, Delicious, Easter Dinner Rolls
Kendra P
April 14, 2011
Try these light, fluffy, heavenly rolls as part of your family’s Easter feast this year!
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