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Canning, Home

Mulled Cider Jelly

Delicious for glazing meat, tarts, fruit, cake layers, on top of baked goods….. This jelly is spicy and festive! Yields 6 half pints 4 Cups mulled cider 1 Pkg. powdered pectin 6 1/2 Cups granulated sugar 2 Tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 Tsp ground clove 1/4 – 1/2 Tsp fresh ground […]

Christmas, Home, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving

Do-Ahead Mash Potatoes

A real holiday time saver and so good! 5lbs Potatoes, peeled, rinsed and cubed 8 oz (1 brick) Cream cheese, softened 1/2 Cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 Cup sour cream 2 Tsp salt 3/4 Tsp white pepper 2 Tsp onion powder 1 Tbsp dried parsley 2 Egg whites 1/2 […]

Home, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving

Autumn Hash

Easy oven roasted Autumn hash! Festive, sweet, savory and super delicious!! 1 Small butternut squash, peeled and diced 1 inch peices 2 Sweet potatoes or yams peeled and diced 1 Lage red onion, diced large 1 lb Brussel sprouts prepared and halved or quartered 1/4 Cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp […]

Home, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving

Broccoli Cheese & Rice Casserole

A traditional Thanksgiving side dish in our family! This casserole is creamy, cheesey and custard like, not dry like most rice casseroles. It has the perfect amount of rice per sauce ratio!! I believe it to be, the perfect casserole! Yields 9 x 13 casserole 1 – 2 Tbsp butter […]

Canning, Home

Chicken Cottage Pie Filling for Pressure Canning

This is an excellant “Go To” to have on your shelf at the ready! It is simple and delicious! *Disclaimer* This is NOT an approved canning recipe. Please do your own research and can a your own risk. This is for pressure canning only! Yields 7 Quarts 10 lbs groud […]