Argentinean chimichurri is made with chopped fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. A colorful and flavorful addition, chimichurri sauce takes just 10 minutes to ma… Lire la suite

How to make homemade horseradish by grating horseradish root and adding vinegar.

Do you like horseradish?

I find that people either love it or hate it. Some people can’t resist it, and some pe… Lire la suite

A perfect casserole for apple season! Tart green apples baked with sweet Italian sausage in a pie crust, topped with Italian cheeses.

With apple season in full swing, and cooler weather on the wa… Lire la suite

Easy and delicious casserole with baked kohlrabi, ham, eggs, and cream.

If I could, I would reach out to each and every one of you, take you by the hand to the market, buy a bunch of kohlrabi and… Lire la suite

Tuna Casserole is a classic comfort food topped with crushed potato chips. Made with canned tuna and egg noodles, this tuna casserole is always a family favorite.

Family Favorite Tuna Casserole
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Sweet pickled jalapeño chili peppers, processed with vinegar, sugar, onions, and spices.

My friend Peg gave me some sweet pickled jalapeño chili peppers that she made using my bread and butter pi… Lire la suite

Vibrant and tangy fresh apricot jam, seasoned with Riesling wine.

Please welcome Garrett McCord, who shares with us his latest jam recipe. ~Elise

I’m surprised that the food obsessed don’t con… Lire la suite

EASY Fig Jam made with figs, orange, lemon, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. Small batch, takes only a few minutes to make in the microwave

Late summer is a busy season at my parent’s house. The app… Lire la suite

Green Tomato Chutney – make use of end of season tomatoes with this sweet and vinegary green tomato chutney (green tomato relish) made with unripe tomatoes.

End of Season Tomatoes? Try Green Tomato… Lire la suite

Homemade jalapeño pepper jelly with no added pectin! The jelly base comes from tart Granny Smith apples. The addition of a few cranberries gives it a vibrant red color.

We love jalapeño chili pep… Lire la suite

Make your own pickling spice blend! Mustard seed, black peppercorns, and cinnamon (or allspice!) are essential. The rest are mix-and-match. Lasts for up to a year and makes enough for several batches…. Lire la suite

Homemade jelly made from the rose hips of wild roses.

“Can we make rose hip jelly?” asked my young (10) friend Alden as we walked along the beach bordered by sand dunes covered with beach roses.
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