Starting seeds in winter is a must if you want to make sure your plants are ready to go in the garden by spring. Hot peppers (like the seedlings shown above) are just one of many vegetables that benefit from indoor growing before transplanting outside. Well, it's that...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RfIKmdvwN0 This no-egg muffin recipe is so versatile! It starts with ripe bananas. I added in shredded coconut, but you can add in whatever you want: diced peaches, apples, raisins, toasted chopped pecans, chocolate chips, you name it!...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDtd86E6ETc This is the PERFECT, easy chicken fried rice recipe — at least for our family. I'm not giving exact amounts because you can make this so many ways. Just learn the basics in this video and then make some delicious chicken...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RfTqJHvFcA Learn how to make this quick & easy homemade toffee! A great Christmas recipe, but delicious any time of year. It might be a very good idea for Valentine's Day! You'll need a candy thermometer for this one, but it's so...
https://youtu.be/bHrMK-OT0PQ This easy strawberry jam recipe is a breeze to make! It's a one-to-one ratio of crushed berries to sugar. You'll love it! (See your correct water bath processing time below.) In this case, 4 cups of crushed strawberries (about 2 lbs fresh)...
These are the BEST EVER Cheddar Biscuits! (Use any kind of cheese you like!) They are sure to impress your family & friends! 😍 You like Cheddar Bo biscuits from Bojangles? You will LOVE THESE! I'm not even kidding. These are made differently than the fluffy...
This is the BEST REFRIED BEANS RECIPE that you’ll ever have. These are so easy and economical to make. At the most basic level, all you need are some cooked pinto beans and a little bit of oil or fat (I use bacon grease). I also like to add a tiny bit of finely diced...
I didn't plan to make a video about canning collards with seasoning meat, but when I started making this batch of collards to make use of what's coming out of my garden, I decided it was a great time to answer a viewer request. Initially, this was just going to be...
Tacos de carnitas with salsa verde is one of my very favorite things, so when I first tried canning Ball’s Roast Pork in Spicy Broth recipe, I was super excited. This is a super easy and convenient way to have pork carnitas in your pantry ALL THE TIME! Here is the...
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