Two pint jars of dandelion syrup
Dandelions are one of the first signs of spring, and instead of pulling them out of your yard, you can turn them into something delicious—homemade dandelion syrup. This simple syrup has a light, honey-like flavor and is perfect for sweetening iced tea, lemonade, or even drizzling over pancakes. If you enjoy making homemade pantry staples,…
Read More Dandelion Syrup Recipe (Tastes Like Honey!)Strawberries are one of my favorite summer fruits, and I look forward to canning strawberries every year. Unfortunately the birds usually get to my strawberries before I do! This bird netting was a life saver last year, and totally saved my strawberry patch. I have tried many recipes for canning strawberries over the years. I…
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vanilla coffee creamer recipe
I’m not a big coffee drinker. In fact, I only drink decaffeinated coffee! But I do enjoy a good cup of coffee now and then. In the interest of saving money, I decided to look around and see what I could find for homemade coffee creamers, and this homemade French vanilla creamer is definitely a…
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Easy recipe for pressure canning split pea soup. One of my favorite recipes for canning soup.
How to Can Split Pea Soup I love pressure canning homemade soups. There are so many soups to choose from. I’ve listed my favorites at the bottom of this page. My family has always loved split pea soup. Split pea soup is an easy soup to process with your pressure canner, so I definitely…
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Stop buying packets and make your own homemade au jus mix. Easy pantry staple for French dip sandwiches, roast beef, and quick dinners.
If you love French dip sandwiches or roast beef, this homemade au jus mix is a pantry staple you’ll want to keep on hand. This easy dry mix comes together in minutes and tastes better than store-bought packets—plus you can make it ahead and store it for quick meals anytime. Looking for more pantry staples?…
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