Fermented Dill Pickle Spears by the Jar
These easy, crispy fermented dill pickles are easy to make in small batches in a quart jar and they’re ready in just a matter of days.
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Pickled Whole Shishito Pepper Canning Recipe
In the last few years, shishito peppers have easily become one of my favorite peppers to grow in my garden. They are compact pepper plants as far as pepper plants go but despite their small garden footprint, they are very prolific. I typically grow 2-3 …
Cream Cheese Muffins with Lemon and Blueberries
These muffins are made with fresh blueberries, lemon and cream cheese with a sprinkle of sugar on top that crusts up when you bake them. Yum!
Coconut Curry Soup with Shrimp and Scallops
This flavorful shrimp & scallop coconut curry soup is full of veggies and a little bit of heat. Perfection!
Goat Cheese Balls with Pecans and Dried Cherries
Another easy appetizer recipe. Goat cheese & cream cheese balls mixed with dried cherries & pecans are simple but elegant and delicious. Great on crackers or bread.
Garlicky Marinated Mushrooms and Red Peppers
This is an easy appetizer for a crowd. These garlicky marinated mushrooms are best when made ahead of time (hallelujah) and delicious with an array of cured meats and cheeses.
Almond Lemon Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These beautiful little cookies look like jewels nestled in snow, don’t they? These are perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. Best yet, you can freeze before finishing & serving.