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A Modern Homestead | Einkorn, Gardening, Canning

Hi, I'm Victoria and I love helping others lead a more self-sufficient life! Learn how to make delicious homemade food, grow your own garden, and preserve it all the way our grandparents did. Follow me and I'll help you on your journey with tried-and-true recipes, tips, and more!

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🥔 Perfect Restaurant-Style Baked Potatoes (in the oven!)

Making the perfect fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, restaurant-style baked potato in the oven is so simple with this easy-to-follow recipe! Ready in about an hour, you will be able to serve the best oven-baked potatoes ever with ease! It’s no secret that we love potatoes around here. So much so that we have been growing potatoes by the hundreds for years! Canned potatoes are perfect for a quick batch of easy vegetable soup, mashed potatoes are a favorite side dish, and potato...

Hey Reader! We are what they call an "ingredients house,"... Which means we don't have pre-made food on hand, just a bunch of ingredients. And while I normally love that, sometimes it's a bit overwhelming! When you are looking at a pantry full of ingredients, it can be a lot of mental stress to try and decide what to make! With this list of recipes by ingredient, you'll be cooking in no time! Recipes are separated by ingredient so you can quickly find what you need! This list includes recipes...

Like most other people, we love a special treat for breakfast on a holiday. For Christmas, we enjoy einkorn cinnamon rolls, and for Easter, these hot cross buns! This recipe makes 12 hot cross buns, but you can double the recipe easily if needed! In this recipe, we will be using all-purpose einkorn flour, along with a surprising ingredient to make fluffy and soft hot cross buns. *If you want to use another wheat, or whole wheat einkorn, I have included notes for you. >> You can also watch the...

I told you I had a new egg recipe for you this week... and this one is a hands-down winner for us these days! This easy vegetable frittata recipe is the perfect breakfast or brunch item to use some of your fresh vegetables. While the recipe calls for asparagus, you can substitute any green vegetable that you have on hand. Anything from brussels sprouts to baby spinach! It’s naturally gluten-free and can be served warm or cold. Try this for breakfast, you won't be disappointed! 👇 Easy...

We love having this granola on hand for a quick breakfast, easy snack, or to throw on top of some homemade yogurt! It only takes about 5 minutes to put together, and 30 minutes to bake. Plus, it makes a big enough batch to last a while! My son and husband both prefer this over any store-bought cereal they have ever tried! This recipe is amazing as-is, or it can be customized to your flavor preferences. Make it today... Your family will thank you! GET THE RECIPE: Delicious and Simple Homemade...

Are you growing carrots yet? If not, get them in the ground asap! We have a carrot bed all year round, and plant them again as soon as we harvest the previous batch! Learn everything you know to have a successful harvest of homegrown carrots this spring! Even if you already have them in the ground, this post talks about preserving carrots and how to use the carrot greens too! GET THE DETAILS: Successfully Grow Your Own Carrots More Gardening Ideas How to Grow Garlic: From Planting to...

Hey Reader! Cheesy subject line? Yes, but that's how I roll sometimes! Anyway, with several dozen hens all laying around the clock (it seems like, at least!), I need to have a solid collection of egg dishes to help deal with the bounty! Normally, we freeze-dry a bunch of eggs, I water glass some for the winter, and then the rest get turned into various recipes from the list I'm sharing today! 👇 Take a look over these egg recipes and pick a few to try this week! 20 Easy Egg Recipes for Spring...

Kulich is a classic Easter Bread and this recipe came to me from an Orthodox Christian Nun. I have converted the recipe for use with all-purpose einkorn flour, though it still works well with modern wheat as well! Kulich is also known as Paska - though Paska (or Pashka) can also refer to a sweet cheese pyramid that is often served with Kulich - is a cross between cake and bread, and is traditionally served at Easter. Get the recipe today and make it for Easter this year! 👇 Einkorn Kulich...

A classic take on the beloved dessert Hummingbird Cake. It's a staple in Southern kitchens and is known for its moist crumb, tropical flavors, and irresistible cream cheese frosting. This recipe is simple to whip up and is perfect for special occasions! You can make this cake recipe with einkorn flour, or any all-purpose wheat! Get the recipe today! 👇 Old Fashioned Hummingbird Cake Even More Delicious Desserts Here are a few more of my favorite dessert recipes for you to try next! Classic...

These classic Irish Mashed Potatoes are creamy and packed with flavor from the sautéed green cabbage. Perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or as a pairing with any meal! Recently, I found a recipe for colcannon from 1830 that I used to form my ideas for this slightly modernized recipe. It's very close to the original, with just a slight change that I'm not baking it in a form at the end! The result is a super creamy mashed potatoes with pops of sautéed cabbage that pairs perfectly with...