Recipes

November 28, 2021 2 comments

Almond Joy Cookies: A Decadent Holiday Treat Inspired by Your Favorite Candy!

I’m always looking for good cookies to make for Christmas. I love making cookies during the holiday season and giving them away to friends and family. A friend recently shared this almond joy cookie recipe with me, and it’s definitely a keeper. All of the goodness of Almond Joy candy, with just 4 ingredients!…

October 26, 2021 1 comment

10 Best Fall Canning Recipes

One of the things I love about canning is that any time of year, there is always something to can. Canning is very seasonal, and there are different foods to can at different times of the year. If you are wondering what to can in fall, you will enjoy these easy fall canning recipes! Ball…

June 2, 2021 92 comments

Hearty Beef Stew Canning Recipe: Preserve Comfort in Every Jar!

How to Can Beef Stew My family really likes canned beef stew. Beef stew is one of those recipes that you’re not quite sure if your family is going to like the canned version vs. the store bought version. I was a little skeptical about canning beef stew at first, but I was hoping…

May 15, 2021 0 comments

How to Blanch Vegetables for Freezing

Blanching is necessary before freezing almost all vegetables. It stops enzyme actions that can cause loss of flavor, color and texture. Blanching cleanses the vegetable surface, brightens the color of the vegetables, and limits the loss of vitamins. It also makes vegetables easier to pack for freezing. Blanching time varies with the type and…

December 24, 2020 0 comments

Rocky Road Candy: A Decadent Chocolate Delight!

This rocky road candy (also called rocky road peanut clusters) is an easy treat to make for Christmas. It only takes a few steps to make, and you can literally have them made in 15 minutes. This is a fun recipe for kids and grandkids to help make. Make a double batch, and they will…

Want more simple recipes and ideas like this?

Get new posts, recipes, and practical homemaking tips sent to your inbox.

No spam. Just occasional updates when there’s something worth sharing.