There's nothing better than freshly picked berries in the summertime; so it's only natural that the best, easiest dessert to prepare in the summertime is a fruit crisp. This healthy baked berry crisp features all the components of a classic berry crisp: deliciously sweet and tart berries, topped with a crispy crumble made with flour, oats, sugar, and butter. This berry crisp is delicious enough to bring to a barbeque, but also easy and healthy enough to make for yourself to snack on during the week. If you're looking for something to do with all of those berries, this is the recipe for you.
A hint of cinnamon makes this pickled beets recipe a winner. If you don’t like cinnamon, just leave it out. The spices can be adjusted safely but not the vinegar ratios.
I have a small blackberry patch near our driveway, and every summer it becomes a part of our family routine to check for ripe berries…
Recipe for canning the best blackberry pie filling you've ever made from fresh blackberries. One of my favorite homemade pie fillings!
Learn the best times to harvest mint, how to prune for optimal growth, and how to store your freshly picked leaves without killing the plant
I have a small blackberry patch near our driveway, and every summer it becomes a part of our family routine to check for ripe berries…
Half of the world's raisins are produced in California. But the best raisins? These can come from your own backyard. Grapes have become a popular backyard crop. Depending on the type of grape you...
Canning blackberries at home is a great way to preserve blackberries. The berries hold very well through the process, last a long time on the shelf, and can be used in many different ways.
Make homemade pickled banana pepper rings in only 10 minutes! An easy, no-canning recipe that you can make with just a few fresh picked banana peppers.
Light, sweet, and refreshing, this delicious adaptation of a family favorite is made with juice from freshly picked peaches and lemons to create a summery drink that is sure to brighten your day!
Easy Raspberry Galette ~ because when you've got great summer berries you really don't want to over think it...this is just a good flaky pastry embracing fresh picked raspberries. It's a whole lot easier than fruit pie, but every bit as delicious.
Sweet and tangy relish made from garden fresh cucumbers. Make it to eat fresh or can it for later use throughout the year.
Learn how easy it is to can sweet corn! No special recipe required, just corn on the cob and water! Enjoy the taste of summer all year long!
The taste of a ripe fig fresh from the tree is like nothing else - it's one of the things that got me into growing…
Making homemade blackberry jelly is so simple. This post has all the tips that a beginner would need to try their hand at jelly making.
The fun part about making compound butters is that there isn’t really a bad combination. We love to build ours with a mix of fresh herbs, citrus zests, and garlic and onions.
After a rough start, our green and wax beans are producing. A lot. We love beans and find them a versatile veg that can be used in a variety of dishes. Lots of folks preserve their beans by canning, but I prefer to freeze my beans. Seems the freezer is easier on the beans while the rigors of canning leaves them overcooked and soft. And freezing beans is fast and easy. Just picked yellow wax beans Beans with ends removed and snapped into bite sized pieces Beans are blanched quickly in boiling water for 2-3 minutes The vacuum sealer makes quick work of packing while eliminating freezer burn. Beans ready for the freezer! Prepare After picking rinse beans and remove debris. Remove ends and snap into bite sized pieces (or leave whole, if you prefer). Blanch Bring large pot of water to a boil. Lower beans into boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, just long enough to stop the action of enzymes that cause the beans to lose flavor, color and texture. Remove beans to ice bath to stop the cooking action. Freeze Place beans in freezer bags, removing as much air as possible to reduce freezer burn. We use a vacuum sealer. Place containers in the freezer and use with a year. So what do I do with all those beans? They make a very fast side dish. Without thawing, I can heat in a pan with butter, salt and pepper. If I have a bit more time and I'll add bacon (recipe below). I also use in pot pie fillings, casseroles, stew and bean salads. When preparing, remember freezer beans are not as fully cooked (not as tender) as a commercially canned bean. Substituting in recipes may yield a different result. Let me know how you prepare your fresh frozen beans! Sauteed Green Beans Beans and bacon pair well and while it's not an everyday side dish, it is a delicious way to showcase your bean crop! 3 slices bacon, chopped 1 Tbsp butter 1 small onion, chopped 2-3 cups fresh frozen green beans Add bacon and butter to a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bacon is cooked, 3-4 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in green beans and lower heat. Add lid and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally (longer if beans were added frozen). Remove lid, cook until liquid is evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Serve.
Learn these 6 tips to baking with fresh milled flour. Read now to avoid common mistakes when baking with flour ground at home with these easy tips.
Wondering if you can dry dahlias? You can! Here’s everything you need to know about how to dry out dahlias so you can enjoy them all winter.
Preserve the taste of summer by freezing fresh basil. Learn 5 ways to freeze fresh basil and keep it on hand for your favorite recipes.
Learn how to store fresh basil in a variety of ways to keep it fresh and delicious for weeks. This aromatic herb tastes beautiful in so many dishes.
This easy homemade Roma Tomato Soup is made with garden fresh roma tomatoes, vegetable broth, and heavy cream. It’s so creamy and fresh, you’ll never want to buy canned soup again!
There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own pickles. It’s a process that connects you to generations of home cooks who have preserved the
Make cooking soup easy with this Slow Cooker Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes. Seriously, the easiest soup I've ever made. Just chop your tomatoes, onions and garlic. Add it to the crock pot and let it do its magic!
Freezing Raspberries is such an easy way to preserve Raspberries. They are one of the simplest fruits to freeze! Perfect for Smoothie, Jams & Fruit Salads.
Delicious and health homemade ketchup made from fresh tomatoes
