Layer this mix in a quart jar , decorate, add directions and Voila! A very festive homemade gift! Yields 1 quart mix 2 Cup s all purpose flour 1/2 Tsp baking soda 1 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp salt 1 Tsp ground ginger 2 Tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 Tsp ground […]
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Fig, Tomato & Caramelized Onion Jam
This jam makes for easy, festive appetizers! Plus…it is a wonderful gift to give!! As beautiful as it is delicious. **Warning**Disclaimer** This is NOT an approved canning recipe! Can at your own risk. https://nchfp.uga.edu/ Please do your own research for safe canning. Yields 7 half pints 4 Medium sweet onions, […]
Spiced Sugar Plum Jam
A great make ahead gift idea for the holiday’s! When plums are in season, you can make this up in a flash, its plum easy and delicious! Yields 5 half pints 3 lbs Plums, washed, pitted and chopped 2 Cups granulated sugar 6 Tbsp bottled lemon juice 1 Tsp ground […]
Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Bourbon Frosting
Super moist and delicious! I make these into cupcakes and add cream cheese frosting for potlucks. Everyone loves these and you will too! Add extra spice if you like. Yields 2, 8 inch cake layers or 24 cupcakes 1 Cup unsalted butter, room temp 1 1/2 Cups granulated sugar 3 […]
Tomato Horseradish Spread
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 […]
BLT Pasta Salad
Cool, creamy and everything you love in a BLT, on a fork! A summertime must have!! 3/4 lb Large shell pasta, cooked and rinsed 1 Small head of lettuce, chopped 2 lbs Bacon, cooked and chopped 16 oz Grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 Bunch green onions, sliced 1 Cup […]
Michigan Coney Sauce
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 […]
Easy Chilaquiles In Purgatory
If you have some home canned or store bought items on hand, you can make these quick and easy! Better than going out!! Yields 4 servings 1 Quart enchilada sauce 1 Pint canned spicy pork or canned meat of your choice 1/2 – 1 Cup chicken broth 8 Eggs Tortilla […]
Country Buttermilk Cake
Fussy free and at the top of my list of favorite cakes! Perfect for picnics and you can ice it with any icing or frosting you like. This is a super moist cake, best baked in a 13 x 9 or in cupcake form. Yields 9 x 13 cake or […]
Spiced Sweet Potato Ice Cream
Yum! Tastes like Autumn in a dessert dish! Yields 6 cups 2 Large sweet potatoes, you will need 2 cups of puree 8 Medium egg yolks 1 1/3 Cups light brown sugar 1/4 Tsp ground ginger 1/2 Tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 Tsp sea salt 1/8 Tsp freshly grated nutmeg 2 […]