Planting Seeds, Helping Them Grow
I did not grow up eating many root vegetables, so when I found a recipe for chicken soup that included parsnips and turnips I was highly skeptical. After I made it, I was hooked! There can be no chicken soup (or broth) without them! In this video, I am not only making soup but am…
Canning meat at home is one of the easiest canning you will ever do! The only special items you need are a pressure canner (not a pressure cooker), jars and pickling salt. If you want to keep canning after you try this, I would also suggest a tool set. I will be including links to…
This is a rarity for me: a Vegan recipe! I know, don’t faint. 🙂 http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Split-Pea-and-Green-Pea-Soup-with-Fresh-Dill-236775 Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 bay leaf 1 cup green split peas, rinsed 5 3/4 cups vegetable broth, divided 1 cup frozen petite green…
I can’t believe I didn’t post about this! I made homemade corned beef last year, leaving out the sugar and the pink salt, and it was fantastic! I thought, well, I could make this, then can it so I know exactly where it came from and what was in it. I haven’t gotten around to…
This is my mom’s recipe for chile rellenos. She usually uses Ortega canned chiles but these are so good with freshly roasted and peeled peppers! Chile Rellenos (4 rellenos, serves two) 4 Anaheim chiles, roasted and peeled (canned Ortegas work OK) 3-4 oz. Monterrey jack cheese (or whatever kind of cheese you prefer) Red Chile…
