Scratch Made & Home Preserved
If you grew up around Amish communites, there’s a good change you’ve had this before. It’s creamy, delious and unforgettable! Yields 1 3/4 cups 1 Cup corn syrup 1/2 Cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup marshmellow cream Mix it all together! Spead on bread, crackers, toast, pancakes, waffles, chocolate, cookies, […]
One thing to keep in mind when cooking from your pantry and what you have on hand is substitutions. We may not always want or have the “luxury” to run to the store. Keep this list handy! I have created recipe cards you can cut out and laminate to keep […]
End of garden canning! Do you have a pound or two of peppers left from your garden?? Wondering what you should do with them?? Small batch pickling of course! Yields 6 half pints 2 lbs Peppers (jalapeno, serrano, etc…) 3 Cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 2 1/2 Cups white […]
This is the BEST baked potato topping ever!! You are going to love it. Change it up if you like, add some veg, add extra meat…… Yields 3 cups 1 Kielbasa sausage, chopped 2 Tbsp jalapeno, chopped 1 (15 oz) Jar Kraft Cheez Whiz (Yep! It’s the best one for […]
Homemade ranch mix! How can you go wrong?? This also makes a great gift if you throw in some homemade croutons too. You can tweak this to your taste. I like mine herby and garlicy (are those real words?) You can make yours with less garlic, add in different flavors […]
This is a real money saver! Make this and store it in your refrigerator for all of your baking needs, instead of buying expensive sprays! You just brush a coat of this on your pan and viola! Magic! Your cakes come out clean! 1 Cup all purpose flour 1 Cup […]
This basic mix is delicious, but you can jazz it up by adding crushed peppermints, mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, crushed toffee, crushed butterscotch candies, different flavored coffee creamers……. Great for gift giving or to keep in your cupboard at the ready! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Unsweetened cocoa powder, […]
This is my all time favorite drink mix for fall and winter! I give it as gifts every year in festive little holiday tins. Add a couple tablespoons to hot water, grate some fresh nutmeg over the top and take in some holiday spirit! You can also spike it with […]
A deliciously tangy sauce to replace regular bbq or use it for dip, sandwich spread, mix with cream cheese for cracker spread….the possibilities are endless!! **Warning**Disclaimer** This is NOT an approved canning recipe so please do your own research and can at your own risk!! I canned this according to […]
The epitome of summer right here!! I’m from Michigan and this sauce is a religion! Its like a chili flavored bolognese for your hot dog. It almost always makes an appearance on my table at our July 4th celebration every year. You are never gonna buy another can of chili […]