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Shelf Stable Pantry, Soups

Lentil & Tomato Soup

Made completely with shelf stable ingredients, this soup is as easy to make as it is delicious! Change up the spices and vegetables and make it yours! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: lentils, canned tomatoes, tomato paste olive oil, water, chicken bouillon, carrots, onions, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and […]

Baking, Christmas

German Gingerbread Cookies (Lebkuchen)

These gingerbread cookies are soft and cakey, spicy and delicious. These are also, the easiest gingerbread cookies you will ever make! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: All purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground clove, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground all spice, salt, butter, molasses, corn syrup, eggs, orange zest and almond extract. […]

Appetizers, Christmas, Easter

Holiday Ham Spread

All the festive flavors of your holiday ham plus cheese, can it get any better? I think not. This spread is as delicious as it is festive! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Cream cheese ,Canned deviled ham, ground clove, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, green onion and orange peel. Variations: Cooked […]

Canning, Home

Firecracker Chicken Legs for Pressure Canning

These chicken legs make quick work of dinner and are delicious! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Chicken legs, Franks Red Hot sauce, Kosher salt, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, onion powder and rice wine vinegar. Variations: Chicken breast or thighs can be used instead of legs, The red pepper flakes and cayenne […]

Main Dish, Pasta, Soups

Homemade Ramen

Homemade ramen is a much healthier version than the instant and so delicious! Make up a batch of fresh noodles and keep them refrigerated for fresh ramen all week. Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Bread flour, baking soda, water and salt. Variations: Vital wheat gluten can be added for extra protein […]

Christmas, Freezer Friendly, New Year's, Thanksgiving

Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

Festive and delicious! Stuffed turkey meatloaf is a budget friendly alternative for any holiday and it also makes a great freezer meal! This can be done ahead and frozen for a low stress holiday. Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Ground Turkey, Eggs, bread crumbs, dijon mustard, whole milk, dried onions, dried […]

Baking, Christmas

Traditional Gingerbread Cookies

These gingerbread cookies have been a family tradition for many years and will be for your family too! The perfect blend of Molasses and spice! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: All purpose flour, butter, egg, unsulfered molasses, ground cinnamon, ground clove, ground ginger, sugar, baking soda and salt. Variations: A sugar […]

Christmas, Desserts, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

A new spin on an old favorite! This chocolate bourbon pecan pie is so good, you will never go back to plain pecan pie again! This chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie has a hint of bourbon and light chocolate, perfectly balanced with the pecans! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Granulated sugar, corn […]