Preserving Food

Everyone is different, and each person has their own personal tastes and preferences. With that in mind, there are a few things to consider before making a decision between freeze-dried or dehydrated food.

This Italian inspired recipe is the ultimate homemade condiment, perfect for serving alongside chicken and other meats.

Walnut butter is easy to make, and offers a variety of convenient applications. California Walnut Butter Spread on crostini and garnish with a slice of fruit or fresh herbs for an elegant appetizer, or use...

At America’s restaurants, you may have noticed more appetizers and entrees draped with pickled onions in the last couple of years. You may have been adventurous enough to try them, learning how their tartness...

You can make delicious old-fashioned sauerkraut using nothing but organic cabbage and sea salt. I find a simple dish consisting of two ingredients to be very refreshing in a world filled with foods that...

A yummy salsa that can also be a great side dish for a picnic. Extend it even further by serving over shredded iceberg lettuce. Watermelon, Black Bean and Corn Salsa Servings Makes 12 - 18 servings. ...

As someone who is passionate about food, your primary concern should be to find fresh, quality ingredients that allow you to cook delicious, healthy meals. Freezing can be a great way to improve the...

If you find yourself in the situation where you have excess buttermilk because a recipe called for only a few tablespoons or even a cup full and now you have plenty of leftovers and...

Apples contain dietary fiber, as well as a variety of phytochemicals, such as quercetin, being studied for its anti-inflammatory properties. Baked Apple Chips Makes 8 servings. Per Serving: 60 calories, 0 g total fat, 17 g...

As an avid gardener of herbs, I'm always looking for ways to prolong my enjoyment of the uses and functionality of the herbs growing in my gardens and cooking with herbs is one of...

Each year, eighty percent of the pumpkins grown in the USA are harvested in October. Commercially canned puree is probably the most familiar edible form of this popular autumn produce, however the mild, slightly...

Maintaining a home garden is the best way to provide yourself and your family with fresh, delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables. But if your fresh produce gets withered and brown when you store it,...

Trail mix is a year-round favourite that can be a great source of protein and heart-healthy fats. “Whip up a batch of these bite-size fruit and nut treats to keep in your fridge for...

Try to freeze fish as quickly as possible after catching, as they deteriorate rapidly. Before freezing, prepare fish as for cooking. Fish can be frozen whole, filleted or cut into steaks. Whole fish should be...

Provided vegetables are treated properly, they will freeze particularly well, retaining more flavor and goodness than by preserving in any other method. Learn the four basic rules dealt with this section and you cannot...