Quick Pickled Fennel
Fresh fennel is easily preserved with this quick pickling recipe. Try it sprinkled over grilled fish, roast beef, or simply tossed in a salad.
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How to make Preserved Lemons
Preserved lemons rank as one of the easiest things to make; the difficult part is waiting a month before they’re ready to use. This is why it’s always a good idea to have a jar ready to go so you’ll probably want to keep them …
How to Make Homemade Yogurt
If you’ve followed along for a while on my journey here then you already know I love probiotics and “live” food. I’ve shared with all of you how I make homemade sauerkraut, homemade kimchi, and homemade fermented dill pickles. I also made kombucha at home …
Hot Pepper Jelly
Break out the cream cheese and crackers because I’ve got on an old-school classic for you that I just can’t resist sharing. This is an easy holiday appetizer recipe and guess what – it also makes a great gift! If you want to fancy it up a …
Cucumber Salad Recipe
I’ve been posting some of my classic recipes recently, such as my potato salad with peas and my easy refrigerated pickled beets, so here’s another classic for you. This simple little salad has a number of different names – cucumber salad, refrigerator pickles. pickled cucumbers, and the …
Refrigerator Pickled Beets
Every year I grow beets and every year I still end up with more than we can eat. I love them roasted on the grill or in the oven, or shredded and made into my beet and carrot slaw. I saute the greens up, similar …
Homemade Hot Thai Chili Oil Recipe
Looking for ways to spice up your life? Try adding some hot chili oil to it. Making your own hot chili oil is very easy and it’s a great way to preserve your garden if you’ve got some dried hot peppers laying around. I love …