Category: Home Cooking
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In April you can’t wait to taste the first tomato. By September you are sick of tomatoes and wondering if you can eat another one. Here are some ideas to use those summer leftovers.
Discover chard varieties and learn how they are different from Swiss chard. Find out why chard is now referred to by the color of its stems. Learn why Chard’s taste is similar to spinach & beet.
Looking for the best shortening for cakes, cookies, and other pastries? Learn about the different types of fats used, such as butter, bakery shortening, emulsifier shortening, hydrogenated shortening, and margarine.
Learn how to make delicious homemade strawberry jam with this easy recipe. Enjoy the taste of summer all year round!
Turmeric has been used by Hindus in India for thousands of years. Discover the benefits and uses of this powerhouse ingredient!
Do eggs really need to be refrigerated? Find out the best way to store eggs and why pasteurized eggs are worth considering.
How to make a versatile bread that not only tastes good, but only requires a few ingredients.
Why limit your home canning to produce? Scoop up a great seasonal deal on meat, poultry, or fish and experience the ease of meal preparation with canned meat.
Many people are unsure as to whether or not you can freeze blackberries once they have been picked, and the answer is yes you can!
This salsa shows how pears are good in savory dishes as well as desserts.
Here are two apple cake recipes made from scratch. The first is a coffee cake and requires yeast and time for the dough to rise. Both are delicious served warm out of the oven, and may be topped with whipped cream if desired.
Sweet and Sour Beets and Beet Greens is a refreshing summer side dish and goes well with most meals. Serve it with grilled or baked chicken, corn on the cob and a simple spinach salad.
Beef Pot Pie: Make this homemade pot pie with leftover roast beef and your favorite biscuit dough! Perfect for Sunday dinner.
Making jerky at home is easier than you might think! Here are some easy step-by-step instructions for making homemade jerky, including suggested ingredients, gadgets, and tips. Your jerky will taste as good or better than store-bought jerky, and you can control the ingredients to avoid unwanted chemicals and salt.