Recipes
Let us share some of our favorite recipes with you. Some mothers are fortunate enough to have a personal chef, and more power to them. But for the rest of us, the kitchen is a central place to be if we have mouths to feed. Expect the list to grow as we come up with more ideas. In the meantime, I recommend
Homestead Kitchen Recipes,
a website that has truly helped me get started in my own kitchen. Scroll down on her page and you’ll find lots of healthy ideas.
Harvest Time
All-Purpose Honey Roasted Apples
From applesauce, apple crisp, and apple pie, All-Purpose Honey Roasted Apples is a delicious way to help you use and preserve your apples.
Apple Pumpkin Dessert
A delicious and fun way to eat a small pumpkin with your family, the apple pumpkin dessert is as fun to prepare as it is to eat.
Cranberry Sauce
Surprise your family this holiday season by serving one of these variations of the traditional Cranberry Sauce.
Canning
Canning Tomatoes
Step-by-step instructions for the canning beginner. These instructions and photos will help you understand basic canning techniques as you begin canning tomatoes of your own.
Peaches
Low-sugar, and no syrup for these peaches!
Plum Jam
Easy, no pectin canning instructions for plum jam.
Salsa Verde
Canning salsa verde for Albondigas (Meatballs)
Salsa Rojo
Holiday Planning
Caramel Sauce
Here is a caramel sauce recipe I basically made up for a Christmas party. This recipe is cheap, easy, and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
Cranberry Pear Punch
Simple and elegant, Cranberry Pear Punch is a unique beverage that is ideal for any time of day.
Ginger Glazed Clementines
With North African Spices, Ginger Glazed Clementines will bring international flair to your Christmas table.
Party Pinwheels
Instructions to make about 5 dozen Party Pinwheels.
Main Dishes
Breakfast Bruschetta
Inspired by both English and Italian traditions, Breakfast Bruschetta is a great recipe for special occasions.
Easy Granola
This easy granola recipe is one of my favorites to make because I can use the 10 minutes baking time to get the kids ready for breakfast. Perfect and delicious!
Lamb Curry Soup
The lamb curry soup is made with meatballs that can be prepared ahead of time. This soup is great for family get-togethers.
Ramen Noodles
Cheap and easy, ramen noodles can actually be turned into a nutritious meal for your family.
Side Dishes
Chapati
Chapati are cheap to make, running about 2 cents each. These flatbreads can even substitute for tortillas in a pinch!
Scotch eggs
Scotch Eggs are a favorite snack served throughout the British Isles and Australia.
Whole Wheat Bread
The favorite snack at our house is often centered around the fluffy 100% whole wheat bread I make a couple of times a week.
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