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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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How to Can Your Own Chili!

Learn how easy canning chili can be with this safe-canning recipe! Having full jars of home-canned chili on the shelf is a wonderful way to store beef at room temperature, while also having an easy meal ready to heat at any moment! You can use your own recipe (within the guidelines) or use the one I provide for a delicious chili that is ready when you are (without any fillers!) GET THE RECIPE: Canning Chili Even More Canning Recipes You May Enjoy Canning Chicken Soup Canning Broth Canning...

This Cinnamon Roll Casserole is ooey-gooey delicious and comes together quickly. Made with your favorite cinnamon rolls, eggs, milk, and a little maple syrup, it's an amazing brunch dish contribution! You can make it in advance or bake it right away for a delicious breakfast-style treat any time. This sweet treat is sure to be the star of any gathering! Use homemade cinnamon rolls or store-bought! GET THE RECIPE: Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole Even More Breakfast Ideas To Try Cheesy Bacon And...

These homemade hard pretzels are perfectly crunchy and delightfully golden brown. You can make them into rods, mini pretzel sticks, or even mini pretzel twists! Use these homemade hard pretzels for a snack on their own, or mix them into a snack mix for the perfect homemade crunch! You can use einkorn flour or any all-purpose flour! GET THE RECIPE: Homemade Hard Pretzels More Homemade Snack Recipes To Try Next Homemade Vanilla Wafers Homemade Strawberry Zucchini Fruit Leather Homemade Graham...

These homemade fudge brownies have a thin layer of crunch on top, and a dark gooey center, making them the perfect brownies! With a rich dark chocolate flavor and chewy edges, these homemade brownies check all the boxes! Whether you are using einkorn or modern wheat, white sugar or panela, these brownies are the best! GET THE RECIPE: Best Fudge Brownies Recipe More Chocolate Recipes To Try Next If these brownies hit the spot, here are a few more of our favorite chocolate-packed recipes to try...

Soft and fluffy, homemade hot dog buns are a delightful treat... and easier than you think! This recipe will help you learn exactly how to make your own hot dog buns with ease. I've included directions for einkorn flour and modern wheat, so this is a hot dog bun recipe for everyone! I've also updated my homemade hamburger buns recipe to include weight measurements for the einkorn! That was an older post that I shared last week and the weight measurements had not been added yet. GET THE...

This easy breakfast casserole recipe is stuffed with eggs, cheese, bacon, potatoes, and a little spinach. It's perfect for a simple breakfast for the family and fancy enough to serve at brunch! No matter when you serve it, this dish will be on heavy rotation for your family! I like to make a big batch and reheat individual servings for a week of easy mornings! GET THE RECIPE: One-Bowl Breakfast Casserole Even More Delicious Breakfast Ideas Whether you want something with high protein, or you...

If you've never made meatballs before, rest assured, this recipe is so simple! It yields melt-in-your-mouth meatballs that you can enjoy right away, or make in bulk for an easy dinner any time! This recipe is gluten-free and can be made with beef, pork, or Italian sausage. No matter what, these meatballs are a winner! GET THE RECIPE: Homemade Meatballs Even More Dinner Idea Classic Homemade Lasagna Homemade Enchiladas Easy Shepherd's Pie

These old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies are soft in the middle and crisp on the edges, the perfect combination! With warm spices that are balanced by the vanilla icing on top, these oatmeal cookies will delight the whole family! Whether you are using einkorn or modern wheat, granulated sugar or a zero-calorie alternative, these cookies are the BEST! GET THE RECIPE: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies More Delightful Recipes To Try Next If you loved these classic iced oatmeal cookies, here are...

While I can't say that I've always loved eggs in general, this egg salad was perfection from the first moment I tried it! A wonderful way to use up eggs during the heavy laying seasons (if you have chickens) or just an easy-to-make staple to have on hand... you can't go wrong here! This is the best classic egg salad recipe with creamy dressing and a hint of dill. Serve this on warm bread or on its own for a delicious and hearty meal any time! GET THE RECIPE: Classic Egg Salad Even More...

When we lived in the big city there was a P.F. Chang's restaurant about 5 miles from my house. This was very dangerous as I was completely in love with their Chang's Spicy Chicken! So, at least once a week, we would go there to eat, or bring it home to enjoy on a weekend. When we moved to the country, there wasn't a P.F. Chang's for over 100 miles! This meant I had to figure out how to make it on my own, and after 8 years of trial and error, I've finally nailed it! Sweet and spicy, this...