Canning recipes generally call for “Pickling Spices” in preserving dill pickles, sweet pickle or perhaps sour pickles. Actually anything that you pickle you will need to use a similar spice even if it is pickled vegetables.
Pickle jars are very important as the life and the goodness of the pickle depends upon the jars. Glass jars with plastic lids are the best candidates. Hence, while making pickles, careful selection of the jars is a must.
I wanted to share these family secrets with you so your pickling experience can be a successful and happy one.
Mustards are delicious and give a lift to all sorts of savory foods. We all know the English, French and German varieties, but these recipes give them an extra lift and would make marvelous gifts for a mustard lover.
You can make just enough mixed pickle to eat fresh but with this recipe you will want to either can or freeze most of it.
These Bread and Butter Pickles combine cucumber slices, onion, garlic, bell peppers, etc into a delicious treat to enjoy all winter! They also make great gifts when a pretty ribbon is tied around the jar or when put in a basket with other kitchen items.
When it comes to making the perfect pickled eggs and red beets, it’s all about how you prepare them.
Home canning is a very simple process that can be done in two ways: pressure canning, or water-bath canning.
If you like to give homemade goodies as gifts, this makes a great gift to those on your gift giving list.
Here is a quick recipe from my mothers’ kitchen cabinet for a tangy turmeric pickle.
For the following relish, I give the classic combination of cranberries and orange a new twist by adding pomegranate and apples.
A delicious way to use up some zucchini. A perfect spread on toast.
