A good olive oil is key to a moist chocolate cake, and the coffee really brings out the chocolatey-ness. And this recipe is one of those easy, throw-in-a-bowl-and-bake recipes, and tastes way better than those dried out storebought cakes around. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to make this … Continue reading Chocolate Cake Recipe, with olive oil & coffee
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Spiced Orange Biscotti Recipe | Alcohol free
Biscottis are simple enough, and this version has a subtle hint of orange and peppermint to add a holiday spin to a common companion to coffee or espressos. This one also skips the brandy or rum and using fresh squeeze orange juice, making this a family & pantry friendly option. Here I go into tools … Continue reading Spiced Orange Biscotti Recipe | Alcohol free
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Pears in a Simple Cinnamon Syrup | Water Bath Canning
Pears ripe for canning, a simple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon are all you need for this recipe. It's a great way to add some variety to your pantry, while still keeping the end product useful. These pears are great to have on hand for cobblers, pies, ice cream toppings, or simply eaten plain. … Continue reading Pears in a Simple Cinnamon Syrup | Water Bath Canning
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Strawberry Rhubarb with Lemon Jam | Small Batch, Water Bath Canning
This jam recipe includes equal parts rhubarb, strawberries, and the brightness of lemon zest, and makes an even 8 jelly jars. Rhubarb jams of any sort are very hard to find in stores or in local markets, making this yet another homestead special for me (one, I'd rather not miss out on too, since it's … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb with Lemon Jam | Small Batch, Water Bath Canning
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Upside Down Yogurt Cake, Using any Seasonal Fruit Toppings
The best part about this cake (besides the flavor) is that it's flexible enough that you can change the fruit toppings up to reflect what is in abundance in your gardens, farmer's markets, U pick farms, or what fruits you have canned up yourself. It's a great way to slow down with a sweet treat … Continue reading Upside Down Yogurt Cake, Using any Seasonal Fruit Toppings
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Peppermint Christmas Crackers | Chocolate Saltines, Cracker Candy with Peppermint
Saltines, brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, and a splash of peppermint extract is all you need for this classic Christmas recipe to have a slight peppermint twist. Some call this recipe Christmas 'Crack' but others call it Fool's Toffee, Christmas Cracker Candy, and even Saltine Toffee. (We call it cracker candy) No matter what you … Continue reading Peppermint Christmas Crackers | Chocolate Saltines, Cracker Candy with Peppermint
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Holiday Cookie Cake Recipe | Cinnamon Cookie
This is a fun, easy way to change up the traditional holiday cookie baking routine this year. It's easy to mix, even easier to bake, and it's quite a flexible recipe you can add homemade jams, chocolate chips, nuts, berries, or sprinkles on top to make it your own. The base recipe is a similar … Continue reading Holiday Cookie Cake Recipe | Cinnamon Cookie
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Apple Crisp with Homemade Jam
A handful of apples, some oats, and a jar of homemade jam is the basis of the comfort dessert. It’s been a fan favorite in our home for a long time, even though it’s a basic, rustic recipe. It uses staple pantry ingredients and it’s a great way to use up some of your homemade … Continue reading Apple Crisp with Homemade Jam
The Cottage Vegetable 