Oranges, lemons, garden herbs, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and more. This citrus herb salt, although it sounds fancy, is an all-purpose salt that can easily be used on meats, soups, potatoes, anything! It's an easy dehydrating recipe, and I give it to you in bulk, so you can fill your pantry up with this fragrant salt … Continue reading Citrus Herb Salt with Tomatoes, Peppers, Garden Herbs
Preserving
Crushed Tomatoes & Mushroom Sauce | Small Batch Freezer Recipe (2 Pints)
A beautiful basic sauce, with added mushrooms to give it some umami oomph, is something that can be made and stored in a couple hours but last months in the freezer. Made to honor those small harvests, this recipe is an affordable option for those who's tomato plants are ending or those who are wanting … Continue reading Crushed Tomatoes & Mushroom Sauce | Small Batch Freezer Recipe (2 Pints)
Share here
Creamy Tomato & Zucchini Soup | Freezer Recipe, 7 Pints
Don't just toss your tomatoes whole in the freezer, use this freezer Creamy Tomato Soup recipe to preserve them and have them ready for a meal. It takes less time than traditional canning, and you will be using plenty of garden veggies and herbs that are in abundance right now. Here I go into tools … Continue reading Creamy Tomato & Zucchini Soup | Freezer Recipe, 7 Pints
Share here
Dixie Relish | Cabbage, Pepper, Onions | Water Bath Canning
Relish is simply a condiment that is made up of chopped vegetables (sometimes fruit) that is preserved in sugar and vinegar. Dixie Relish, although not trendy, is a tasty sweet and slightly spicy recipe that is just as good, if not better than the usual dill pickle relish everyone loves. And best of all, this … Continue reading Dixie Relish | Cabbage, Pepper, Onions | Water Bath Canning
Share here
Chive Blossom Vinegar
Chive Blossom Vinegar is a homestead special, as in you'd be hard to find this anywhere to purchase outside your home! This vinegar is great for upcoming summer salads, marinades, dips, or even to use in upcoming pickling recipes. Here I go into tools, ingredients, instructions on how to make your own Chive Blossom Vinegar. … Continue reading Chive Blossom Vinegar
Share here
Rosemary Oil Recipe | EVOO infused with Rosemary
I love having herb oils in my kitchen, and rosemary oil is no exception. There is no easier way to upgrade your day-to-day cooking than with some olive oils that have been infused with some dried herbs. This rosemary oil (one that's aimed for cooking) is easy to make and can be done with homegrown … Continue reading Rosemary Oil Recipe | EVOO infused with Rosemary
Share here
Butternut Squash Soup Starter | with Carrots, Onions, Celery | Pressure Canning
This soup starter is a great way to get some butternut squash, carrots, onions, celery sliced & diced, and ready to go for cooking. Processed in broth, these vegetables can be used in soups, pastas sauces, or even left as a vegetable side dish, and are full of flavor! Here I go into tools you … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup Starter | with Carrots, Onions, Celery | Pressure Canning
Share here
Pork n’ Beans | Pressure Canning Red Kidney Beans with Bacon & Tomato Sauce | 7 Quarts
Pork n' beans come with many names and can be made several different ways, but around here we tend to treat them like BBQ beans and keep things simple. This recipe avoids excessive sugar, no molasses, uses basic pantry items like your favorite bacon, red beans, diced tomatoes, and some spices to make that sweet … Continue reading Pork n’ Beans | Pressure Canning Red Kidney Beans with Bacon & Tomato Sauce | 7 Quarts
Share here
Homemade Red Pepper Flakes | Dehydrating Cayenne Peppers | Air Drying
Cayenne peppers are an easy pepper to grow, even for us northern gardeners; they are prolific, grow on the smaller side, and are generally disease and pest free. AND they are incredibly easy to preserve, which lends itself to an easy and inexpensive way to stock up your spice cabinet with homegrown, organic red pepper … Continue reading Homemade Red Pepper Flakes | Dehydrating Cayenne Peppers | Air Drying
Share here
Apple Cider Butter | Water Bath Canning
Apple Cider Butter! This delicious recipe uses up 10 pounds of apples, some sugar and spices to give you a big batch of Apple Cider Butter for both your family and any future gift giving. It's a simple process, although patience is the key ingredient to Apple Cider Butter. On the other side is this rich, flavorful fruit spread you can use all winter long. Tools you need, ingredients, & instructions to make and water bath can Apple Cider Butter are here:
Share here
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
Share here
Blueberry Jam Recipe | Water Bath Canning | Using Frozen Berries, Pectin
This jam recipe uses frozen berries (store bought or homegrown), fresh lemons, cane sugar, and non-GMO powdered pectin. You don't have to grow your own blueberries or wait until U-pick season starts because this recipe is tailored for frozen berries! Here we look at tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions that will … Continue reading Blueberry Jam Recipe | Water Bath Canning | Using Frozen Berries, Pectin
The Cottage Vegetable 