Anyone can make their own dinner rolls, and this recipe makes some of the best ones: they are soft, buttery, slightly sweet, perfect with butter, and best of all, they aren't that hard to make. This recipe will make you 16 large dinner rolls, which is perfect for holiday gatherings, large parties, or even just … Continue reading Butter Dinner Rolls | Dinner Roll Recipe using Yeast
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Happy Thanksgiving Subscribers! Read here about what's next on the blog, first sneak peak of recipe journals, and my own thanksgiving plans.
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Apple Butter Pie | Apple Pie Filling Recipe using Homemade Jam
Homemade apple butter or jam is a great thickener for apple pie filing and it's a great way to get through some of your stash. Just 7 staple ingredients, including a jar of apple butter, and a couple pie crusts (homemade or storebought), and you can get this pie recipe baking in the oven in … Continue reading Apple Butter Pie | Apple Pie Filling Recipe using Homemade Jam
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Pressure Canning Chicken Thighs | Raw Pack, Boneless
Canned meat has got to be one of the top three most practical kitchen staples to have in your pantry. Thankfully, canning chicken is an incredibly easy venture and a delicious way to free up space in your freezer and move that meat to your shelf. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and … Continue reading Pressure Canning Chicken Thighs | Raw Pack, Boneless
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3 Mint Tea Recipes | Mint, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Dandelion | Home Garden
Here I go into three different recipes using loose leaf mint tea. I made sure to include other herbs that are commonly found in a home garden or that are easy to find in bulk. I also give a quick rundown of how to grow mint yourself (correctly) so you can organically grow your own mint to enjoy all winter long. Read those recipes and tips here:
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Carrot Cake with Simple Icing | Cottage Pantry Recipe
This carrot cake recipe comes out soft and dewy with the right amount of sweetness. It's an easy, throw in a bowl recipe and with the icing, instead of cream cheese frosting, you can save money and time without losing flavors or design. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how … Continue reading Carrot Cake with Simple Icing | Cottage Pantry Recipe
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Summer’s End and Winter’s Beginning
Summer is long over for us now, and November is the time to truly settle into the winter season. In fact, we have received our first inch of snow and I must admit the first snowfall, no matter when it happens, is always a happy sight to see for us, and brings in a new … Continue reading Summer’s End and Winter’s Beginning
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Herb Infused Oils for Cooking | Using Homegrown Herbs
Infusing herbs with your cooking oils is an easy way to brighten your kitchen and creatively use a staple ingredient. All you need is olive or avocado oil, some dried herbs, and an empty oil dispenser and you can make your own specialty oils right at home. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions for both long and short methods. Read more Here:
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Everything but the Bagel Sourdough Bread Recipe | Pumpkin Shaping included
Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions, to make a soft, sourdough bread loaf that is flavored with everything bagel seasoning inside and out. Plus, bonus instructions on how to shape your loaf into a festive pumpkin shape. Let's Dive In Everything but the Bagel Sourdough Bread Recipe & … Continue reading Everything but the Bagel Sourdough Bread Recipe | Pumpkin Shaping included
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Rustic Apple Spice Cake | Cottage Holiday Recipe
Adapted from an old recipe book to fit modern ingredients, this recipe is a simple, rustic recipe that is full of great autumn flavors. I took a different twist with the cake toppings (explained in the recipe), but this cake also goes well cream frosting or chocolate toppings. This cake works for any upcoming holiday or family gathering, and uses staple pantry items, fresh apples, and apple pie spice. Tools you need, ingredients, and instructions are included for this Apple Spice Cake recipe, and you can read more about it here:
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Lavender Hand Balm | How to Make Herbal Salves for your Skin
Lavender hand balm recipe is here! Using just a few ingredients and a basic salve making method, anyone can make their own herbal Lavender Hand Balm right in their own kitchen. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions to make this recipe. I include both long steep and a short steep form of making this hand balm. Enjoy, and read more here:
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Homemade Herb Salt Recipe | Sage, Thyme, Onion, Parsley
Herb salts are easy to make, inexpensive, and a wonderful way to preserve your herbs long-term from the garden. This herb salt recipe gives a good balance between salt and herbs, so you don't over salt your food while trying to get the herb flavors. Here I go into growing herbs, tools you need, ingredients, … Continue reading Homemade Herb Salt Recipe | Sage, Thyme, Onion, Parsley
The Cottage Vegetable 