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The Best Power Bars. Ever.

Jaqueline November 6, 2012

Gluten-free, white sugar-free and packed with protein and superfoods, this homemade power bar will put any packaged one to shame. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Every Thanksgiving, for as long as I can remember, my mom makes two loaves of pumpkin bread. In our family, this is an absolute favorite. As the loaves bake, the entire kitchen is filled with a sweet, enticing aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon. (The smell alone has been known to bring a crowd into my mom’s kitchen.)

When Pumpkin Meets Chocolate: An Irresistible Recipe

jsmith October 11, 2012

If you’re looking for a chocolatey twist on the traditional pumpkin bread, we have a great recipe for you to try. This recipe was submitted by one of our readers, who says this pumpkin bread is a favorite in her family and has been passed along through the generations.

Green Tomatoes Week: Tangy Chutney

BeeSmith August 15, 2012

Chutney is a well-loved relish here in Ireland, and is popular throughout the British Isles. Why not introduce it to your family? It’s easy to make.

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.

Whip Up Your Own Strawberry Soda

Kendra P August 10, 2012

It wasnâ€™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 wouldnâ€™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!