This baked crab meat and pasta casserole is made using imitation crab meat. You can use egg noodles or elbows in regards to the pasta. If your family enjoys cheesy casseroles, feel free to toss your favorite shredded cheese on top of the casserole during the last 5-8 minutes of the baking … [Read more...]
How to Blanch Lima Beans for Freezing
Got fresh lima beans on-hand that you want to freeze for later use? If so, you need to blanch them before freezing them. Blanching helps to preserve their flavor, retain their nutrients, color and can kill off any bacteria or germs. Blanching is a simple process that only takes a few minutes to … [Read more...]
Mason Jar Baked Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes Recipe
These Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes are super easy-to-make! You use a pre-purchased cake mix along with a few basic ingredients to make them. They're baked in glass mason jars in your oven. Perfect for individual portions and sweet dessert treats. One basic cake mix will make 4 pint jars. You'll need … [Read more...]
Cabbage Soup Recipe with Home Canning Instructions
Cabbage Soup is one of my favorite soups to make at this time of the year. I can use up several items from our backyard garden when I make it. Don't have a garden? Don't worry...all ingredients are readily available at the local grocery store or farmer's market. The recipe makes a really nice sized … [Read more...]
Home Canning Nectarines with Recipe and Tips
Nectarines are one of my favorite fruits! They're sweet and juicy but not overly so. One way you can preserve fresh nectarines is by home canning them using a water bath canner. The process is really easy. Once they've been properly processed, they're shelf stable for 1-2 years. That's right...shelf … [Read more...]
Apricot Jam Recipe for Home Canning
This homemade apricot jam is delicious when used as a spread on toast, breads, bagels, muffins and even when used as a chicken or fish marinade. It's fairly easy-to-make and is preserved using a water bath canner. You'll need glass mason jars (pint size) and your basic water bath canning supplies. … [Read more...]
PATH Flavored Sparkling Water: A Step Toward Sustainability
As a family that is committed to cutting down on sugary beverages, PATH Flavored Sparkling Water has proven to be a delightful and sustainable addition to our kitchen. Having recently discovered PATH, we were immediately drawn to its emphasis on environmental responsibility, not just through its … [Read more...]
Chex Cereal Snack Mix with M & M Candies and Mini Marshmallows
Last weekend we had the grandchildren over for a sleepover and movie night. For snacking, I whipped up a batch of Muddy Buddies Cereal Snack Mix. I make it the traditional way but tossed in a few extra goodies to really ramp up the flavor. Once you have it prepared you want to store it in an … [Read more...]