Scratch Made & Home Preserved
End of garden canning! Do you have a pound or two of peppers left from your garden?? Wondering what you should do with them?? Small batch pickling of course! Yields 6 half pints 2 lbs Peppers (jalapeno, serrano, etc…) 3 Cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 2 1/2 Cups white […]
Growing up in Michigan, there were a lot of Amish communities. I did my fair share of eating and shopping in them. This is one of the recipes I picked up along the way. A quick, easy and delicious, one pan meal! If you have these things already on hand […]
Though this soup is super delicious on its own, you can use it in any dish to replace the store bought version. Just add a little cream when you crack it open. I can’t get enough of this soup! **Disclaimer**Warning** This is NOT and approved canning recipe!!! Please do your […]
This bread is hearty, protein packed and delicious! Perfect for the classic smorrebrod! Yummy!! Yields one 13 x 4 loaf Soaker 1 Cup sunflower seeds, unsalted 1 Cup hulled pumpkin seeds 1/2 Cup flax seeds 2 1/2 Cups water, cold Put it all in a bowl the night before, cover […]
These are the best meatballs and always remind me of my childhood! This is my mom’s recipe and is the recipe she is known for in the family, she is undoubtedly always asked to bring them to every get together! These festive meatballs will be a great addition to your […]
These are bursting with lemon blueberry flavor and the most moist muffins with their cake like texture, you will ever eat!! Yummm……… FYI… I sometimes use freeze dried blueberries instead of fresh. Muffins Yields 24 standard muffins 1/2 Cup butter, softened 1 1/4 Cup granulated sugar 2 Large eggs 1 […]
Just like the original from the turn of the 19th century, only better!! This version features some veg and a little more flavor! Yields 3 1/2 cups 1/4 Cup butter 1/4 Cup all purpose flour 3 Cups Evaporated milk or whole milk 2.5 oz Jar or dried beef (4 oz […]
Super delicious and beautiful enough to serve with brunch. Change it up, make it your way! Yields 2 2 Slices bread, toasted 2 Large eggs, separated 2 Tsp dijon mustard 2 Tsp heavy cream Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 Cup shredded cheese (gruyere, parm, swiss, cheddar, white cheddar, smoked […]
This is the BEST baked potato topping ever!! You are going to love it. Change it up if you like, add some veg, add extra meat…… Yields 3 cups 1 Kielbasa sausage, chopped 2 Tbsp jalapeno, chopped 1 (15 oz) Jar Kraft Cheez Whiz (Yep! It’s the best one for […]
Homemade ranch mix! How can you go wrong?? This also makes a great gift if you throw in some homemade croutons too. You can tweak this to your taste. I like mine herby and garlicy (are those real words?) You can make yours with less garlic, add in different flavors […]
