This is our favorite recipe for making fermented vegetables. In this scenario we will be using cabbage as our base. We use this technique to extend the life of our refrigerator vegetables that are needing to be used. This is not just a healthy slaw but an excellent way to extend the life of […]
In this recipe we’ll make Sriracha sauce & Sriracha shaker from chili peppers. We’ll be fermenting them and then finishing the process with Steve’s secret ingredient.
Victoria sauce is a tart and tangy rhubarb sauce for use in cooking. Use it as a brush-on sauce on foods, particularly meats, that you are grilling, barbecuing, baking, roasting, etc. What do you do with all that extra rhubarb from the garden. We'll be making Victoria Sauce in this recipe which is like a […]
This simple 4 ingredient mayonnaise is great by itself or as a base for your creative palate. It’s quick and easy to make, let’s you control the ingredients and a money saver! Great add-in options are dill, mustard or garlic. Your homemade mayonnaise should be stored in the refrigerator and should last 3 to […]
Hot and spicy or sweet and mild, salsa is a great item to have on the shelf in your pantry. We use ours as a mix in with mac-n-cheese, for dips, omelets, on burgers, wraps and with so many other foods. Every year when we inventory our pantry we make sure we have enough salsa […]
This easy to make pizza sauce is a great as is or as a base to build on and get creative! With just simple ingredient this is a great way to use the abundant garden tomato harvest, whether it's from your garden, the farmer's market or tomatoes from your local grocer. We make a […]
This easy ketchup recipe makes 6oz of fresh ketchup. We love being able to make ketchup from our homegrown tomatoes any time of year using our freeze-dried tomato powder. I've also included the adjustment if you want to make this from fresh or canned tomato puree. Whether you freeze dry, dehydrate or screen dry […]
Hot honey, a combination of honey infused with cayenne and chili peppers, is a versatile condiment that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. People are using hot honey on pizza, fried chicken, in salad dressings and even on ice cream! As great of a condiment for your foods as this is, […]
This easy to make taco sauce is great to make in small batches for use for the weekend get-together or triple it up to make and can for your pantry. Having the basics on the shelf is important, but having delicious homemade condiments adds that extra YUM to your meal! We enjoy making this with […]
This is an awesome Creamy Italian Salad Dressing that though not a copy cat recipe reminds us of Olive Garden's famous dressing! Making a salad and just realized you're all out of Italian Salad Dressing? This recipe is quick to make and uses basic ingredients most people have in their cupboard and fridge with […]