​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!

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​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 (low-carb!) casserole! With all the flavors of lasagna, and perfect for freezing, this is one of our favorite ways to preserve the summer abundance to enjoy later!

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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!

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​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 more! It's not a 1:1 swap for wheat flour, but it can be used in place of coconut flour in recipes. I have several recipes on the site that use squash flour and it's a great way to preserve and use the extra squash you have during the summer!

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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!

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​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 pickles. If you want to have a bumper crop of cucumbers this year, check out all our best tips!

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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!

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Thanks for Reading!

Hopefully you enjoyed this edition of the A Modern Homestead newsletter and found something useful in your pursuit of living more traditionally!

We will be back with another newsletter soon, so stay tuned!

~ Jason and Victoria