Hey Reader! New on the Site: The Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe I have been trying to get this recipe up on the site for YEARS! It's a family favorite and is so easy to make! The Best Chocolate Mousse A few things I love about this recipe: Incredibly Creamy β The texture is light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth smooth. Perfect Make-Ahead Dessert β It needs time to chill, so itβs a great option for entertaining. Only a Few Ingredients β This comes together fast with common pantry staples....
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Canning Dill Pickles I love a good crunchy dill pickle! And when they've come from my own garden, so much the better! This recipe for homemade dill pickles can be made as spears or slices, depending on your preference, and is always a great side dish or condiment for the grilling! Read More... Peach Popsicles (with Canning Leftovers!) We are up to our ears in peaches during the summer, and while we can a lot of them, we also plan to make popsicles with we open our canned peaches! These are...
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Classic Carrot Raisin Salad Growing up, I always loved carrot raisin salad, but my grandmother said it was full of sugar! And maybe it was back in the 80's (oof, that hurts to say), but this version packs all the same flavors with only a tiny amount of natural sweetener! It's the perfect side dish for any occasion! Read More... 5 Things I Wish I'd Done Before the Harvest Harvest season always catches me off guard... but when I can remember, these are the things I try to do before our first...
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Homemade Yeast Donuts My son asks for these for every birthday, and I happily oblige! This year I made them in the shape of Mickey Mouse and they were as delicious as ever! You can make them in glazed, powdered, or chocolate glazed (glaze recipes included). But no matter which variety you make, they won't last long! Read More... How to Freeze Spaghetti Squash Casserole Our garden is overflowing with spaghetti squash and tomatoes! And when that happens, it's time to make this delicious...
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Hey Reader! New on the Site: Mexican Street Corn Recipe! I'm so excited to share this new side dish recipe with you today! It's one of our favorite ways to enjoy fresh corn during the summer! Easy Mexican Street Corn A few things I love about this recipe: Ready in 15 Minutes β No special equipment or long prep-time required. Big Flavor, Simple Ingredients β Bold, zesty, creamy... this oneβs a crowd favorite. Perfect for Parties or Cookouts β Serve it as a side, a dip, or taco topping....
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Mom's Chicken Salad This is the recipe I ask for on my birthday, when I'm sick or sad, or when we are celebrating something big. It's one of my all-time favorite meals, and it's sure to be a favorite in your family too! Packed with sweet pickles, apples, and green onions, this recipe is a classic summer staple! Read More... Turn Squash into Flour! Stop giving away your extra squash and zucchini! Turn it into flour instead! You can then use this flour to make bread, brownies, cookies, and...
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Canning Green Beans This recipe gets hundreds of thousands of visits each season, and it's easy to understand why! It's a tried-and-true method for canning green beans that doesn't require blanching and yields delicious, firm results! If you are growing green beans or buying them in bulk, this canning recipe is a must-have! Read More... Growing Cucumbers We love growing cucumbers around here! They are so easy to care for and are perfect for snacking, feeding to the chickens, and turning into...
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NEW: Easy Egg Bites Master Recipe With all the homestead work to do during the summer, I like to make sure we have an easy and filling breakfast on hand. These egg-bites are also the perfect, make-ahead recipe to use our extra eggs! You can customize them to your family's favorite mix-ins, and then freeze them for later! Read More... Christmas Gifts to Start NOW! I know, I know! It's still way too early to think about Christmas, right? Well, not if you want to give some handmade gifts this...
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Shelf-Stable Eggs (1 year later!) With 34 hens, we have fresh eggs by the daily dozen. Here is centuries-old method we use to keep them fresh for over a year! Plus, watch my video review of the eggs after they have been on the shelf (at room temperature) for a YEAR! Read More... 65+ Ways to Use Zucchini! If you're growing zucchini (or have a friend/family member growing it), you probably have zucchini coming out of your ears! Here are some of our favorite ways to use up all that zucchini!...
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