Here in the northeast no backyard barbecue or family picnic is complete without a tray of creamy deviled eggs. It's a popular appetizer that is enjoyed by everyone...young to old. It's one of those finger-goods that goes great with grilled burgers, hot dogs, and chicken. Serve it right up with a … [Read more...] about Creamy and Delicious Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe
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Home Canning Slow Cooker Pear Sauce with Recipe and Tips
Pear Sauce is one of my family's favorite ways to enjoy pears throughout the winter season. Pear Sauce is made exactly like applesauce. You can cook down the pears on the stove-top or in the slow cooker crockpot. I opt for using my slow cooker because it's easier. You can add ground cinnamon or omit … [Read more...] about Home Canning Slow Cooker Pear Sauce with Recipe and Tips
How to Blanch and Freeze Brussel Sprouts
Last month our local farmer's market had a fabulous deal on homegrown Brussel Sprouts that I couldn't resist. They had them for 50% off, so I grabbed 2 bushels of them to process for the winter season. I canned half of them and froze the other half. We love supporting our local farmers and we enjoy … [Read more...] about How to Blanch and Freeze Brussel Sprouts
Home Canning – Sliced White Potatoes with Recipe
My canning season starts in April and runs through the end of October every year. It's a great way to preserve food for later use without taking up valuable freezer space. Plus, everything is shelf-stable. In most cases, properly processed and stored canned goods will last for 12 to 18 months. They … [Read more...] about Home Canning – Sliced White Potatoes with Recipe
Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe Made with Sour Cream
During the summer growing season I make a fresh batch of creamy cucumber salad for my family to enjoy. Our garden puts out a lot of cucumbers, so I'm always looking for ways to use them up. This is one dish that even the kids will enjoy. There are a lot of recipe variations to making homemade … [Read more...] about Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe Made with Sour Cream
How to Make a White Russian Cocktail Drink
One of my dad's favorite cocktail drinks is a White Russian. He's been enjoying them for as long as I can remember. The cocktail is easy-to-make and a great choice for people who enjoy coffee flavored beverages along with vodka. When I make them for my dad I like to chill the glass for 20 to 30 … [Read more...] about How to Make a White Russian Cocktail Drink
Classic Garlic Fried Potatoes Recipe
We eat a lot of potatoes and enjoy them prepared a wide variety of different ways. We like them basked, baked, grilled, fried, you name it, we like it! Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables to use and they're a great source of potassium. Last week I decided to make garlic fried … [Read more...] about Classic Garlic Fried Potatoes Recipe
Home Canning Apples with Recipe and Tips
During the late summer and early fall season I get busy canning apples. Every year I can at least 30 jars. Some will be canned in pints and some in quart sized jars. By the time late spring rolls around my entire stock of canned apples will be gone. Canned apples are great to use in your fruit … [Read more...] about Home Canning Apples with Recipe and Tips