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Slow Cooker, Soups

Slow Cooker Pozole Verde

Comforting and delicious Pozole Verde with bright flavor, slow cooker edition! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Pork shoulder, tomatillos, garlic, white onion, jalapenos, poblano peppers, chicken broth, Mexican oregano, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, chili powder, hominy, salt and pepper. Variations: Chicken can be used in place of pork, jalapenos […]

Canning

Jambalaya Meal Starter

This Jambalaya meal starter will have you dancing in the streets, dinner with slow cooked flavor ready in 20 minutes! You could have a different version every day of the week if you like! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Chicken thighs, crushed tomatoes tomato sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, red bell […]

Soups

Italian Meatball Soup

Make it in the slow cooker! This Italian Meatball soup is meaty, saucy and delicious! Serve it with fresh hot bread! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Meatballs – ground beef, ground pork, dried onions, breadcrumbs, egg, fresh parsley, whole milk, salt and pepper. soup – onion, garlic, green pepper, beef broth, […]

Canning, Soups

Cream of Celery Soup Base for Canning

This cream of celery soup base also freezes well if you don’t can, but it is a great product to have on hand for cooking but its so good you will want to serve it up for a meal! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Celery, butter, yellow onions, garlic, chicken broth, […]

Home Canned Pantry, Main Dish

Apricot Chicken

This Apricot Chicken is super easy and super delicious!! Great for thighs, legs or breasts. Also pork chops or tenderloin!!It would be great for a Thanksgiving turkey breast as well!! Ingredients and variations Ingredients: Chicken thighs, Apricot jam, soy sauce, fresh garlic, ginger paste, sesame oil, coconut oil, salt and […]

Canning

Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam Without Pectin

Strawberry jam is the epitome of summer!! A true essential!! Can it or freeze it! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Strawberries, lemon juice, salt and lemon juice. Thats it! Variations: Frozen or dried strawberries can be used in place of fresh. Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice. A […]

Canning, Home

Apricot Jam from Freeze Dried Fruit

This apricot jam is as easy to make as it is delicious! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Freeze dried apricots, filtered water, bottled lemon juice, granulated sugar, pectin. Variations: Dehydrated apricots can be used instead of freeze dried, a sugar substitute appropriate for canning can replace sugar for a sugar free […]

Freezer Friendly, Main Dish

IKEA Style Swedish Meatballs and Egg Noodles (Freezer Friendly)

These meatballs are delicious and this weeknight freezer meal comes together fast! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Egg Noodles, Ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, dried onions, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh parsley, egg, bread crumbs, whole milk, heavy cream, Kitchen Boquet, beef bouillon, salt and pepper. Variations: Ground venison, bison or other […]

Freezer Friendly, Home Canned Pantry, Main Dish

White Chicken Pesto Lasagna (Freezer Friendly)

This white chicken pesto lasagna is ap perfect make ahead for your freezer! It’s delicious and that something different you are looking for! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Home canned chicken breast, pesto sauce, onion, freeze dried kale, garlic, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, ricotta cheese, no boil lasagna noodles, egg, butter, […]

Canning

Huli Huli Chicken (for Pressure Canning)

Huli Huli chicken is a truly delicious staple on many restaurant menus but now you can have it on your shelf, ready to go anytime for quick weeknight meals! Serve it over some coconut rice! Sprinkle some fresh scallions and chopped, toasted macadamia nuts over the top, because you’re fancy! […]