Learn how to make bacon-wrapped meatloaf, the ultimate comfort food, by following these simple steps. Get the tips for making sure the bacon is cooked, how to create a freeform meatloaf without a loaf pan, and how to drain grease from meatloaf the easy way. The essential information is all right here, plus additional hacks … Read more
Think making lasagna has to be difficult? Not with this super simple freezer lasagna recipe. You don’t even need to purchase oven-ready lasagna noodles. This dish also makes a great freezer meal if you are doing a lot of cooking for the month. Use the basic freezer lasagna recipe to start, then customize using one … Read more
Learn how to make home canned spaghetti sauce the easy way by following these simple steps. This delicious, savory pasta sauce is the perfect topping for many pasta dishes, not just spaghetti. Canning spaghetti sauce with vegetables is easy when you have the right equipment. If you want to make good use of a bountiful … Read more
Making this easy canned raspberry syrup recipe is a great way to use fresh or frozen berries. You can even use canned raspberries. Get the simple ingredients and directions for this delicious topping. You can use it for so many things, such as a raspberry pancake syrup or a topping for homemade blueberry cobbler (especially … Read more
Learn how to make rhubarb jam the simple, no-mess way. Here are two easy recipes for rhubarb jam. Both of them yield delicious results, and both have a surprise ingredient: strawberry jello. Get the step-by-step instructions here and learn how to make rhubarb and pineapple jam today. Rhubarb Returns Faithfully Every Year In my continued … Read more
Make the most of your garden produce with this easy canned salsa recipe. It’s such a satisfying feeling to see the jars of canned salsa lined up on the pantry shelf, and it’s simpler than you might think. As a gardener with over 20 years of trial and error (and error and error) experience growing … Read more
In need of some cheesy, warm comfort food? Learn how to make green chile chicken casserole. The recipe is truly easy, and the ingredients are simple. It’s tasty and quick to put together when you’re in a hurry. The Green Chile Chicken Casserole Backstory The first year I was out of college and cooking on … Read more
Learn how to make berry tossed salad with mandarin oranges the easy way from a picky salad eater. I admit, I am not much of a tossed salad person. There are a few salads I like, such as seafood salad, and chicken, bacon avocado, corn salad. I usually like warm food, and sometimes salads make … Read more
Ready for the best chocolate dessert you have ever tasted? A dessert that will make any chocolate-lover swoon with happiness? Prepare yourself, because this is it. If you need a blockbuster dessert contest entry, this tantalizing creation will not let you down. It’s also a guaranteed winner at any potluck or fundraiser. With layers of … Read more
Immersion blenders are a fabulous kitchen tool, and here are 16 brilliant ways to use immersion blenders (sometimes known as hand blenders) in your cooking. You won’t believe how easy it is to get used to having this amazing food prep gadget around. It’s especially useful for any cooks who like to use garden-fresh ingredients. … Read more