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Canning

Curtido (water bath canning recipe)

This Curtido will compliment many Mexican recipes, it is a delicious and refreshing condiment, and you will love having on your shelf at the ready when you need it!! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: green cabbage, white onion, carrots, jalapeños, white vinegar, water, Mexican Oregano and Kosher salt. Variations: Purple cabbage […]

Baking

Old Fashioned Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

This Old Fashioned Chocolate Buttermilk cake is the absolute best cake recipe! This a my standard “Go To” chocolate cake recipe and it soon will be yours too. Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: all purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, oil, buttermilk, whole eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt and strong […]

Salads

Greek Style Chicken Orzo Salad

This Greek Stylr Chicken Orzo Salad is so good, Great for school lunch side dish but also summer lunch! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Chicken, orzo pasta, lemons, water, chicken bouillon, garlic, fresh oregano, grape tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, red onion, kalamata olives, Spinach, Roasted red bell pepper, feta cheese, salt […]

Salads

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Sald is so good and a real kid pleaser. Make some up for weekly lunches, you will be so glad you did! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Chicken breast (home canned), red onion, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, mayo, sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. […]

From Food Storage, Main Dish

Cuban Style Black Beans

These Cuban Style Black Beans are a low budget meal option that are so delicious you will want them on your regular meal rotation! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Black beans, water, chicken bouillon, white onion, green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, onion powder, Sazón, Mexican oregano, ACV, salt and pepper […]

Desserts, Everything Else, Freezer Friendly

Ice Cream from the Pantry

This ice cream is delicious and is made with shelf stable ingredients right from your pantry! SO even when funds are low you can have a delicious and refreshing sweet treat customized just the way you like it! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Dry milk powder, water, evaporated milk, shelf stable […]

Canning

Hungarian Goulash (Pressure Canning)

This Hungarian Goulash is handy to have on your shelf for a quick dinner your family will think you spent all day making! This Raw cold pack method couldn’t be easier. Can some up today! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Beef chuck roast, yellow onions, carrots, red potatoes, red bell pepper, […]

Soups

Summer Corn Chowder

This Summer Corn Chowder with fresh corn is so good!! It tastes fresh and a little sweet, creamy and dreamy!! A taste of the 70’s, let’s bring back this retro recipe!! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: yellow onions, bacon, red potatoes, garlic, fresh sweet corn, half and half, chicken broth, heavy […]