Very versatile, hummus is really easy to make. Classic Hummus 2 cans Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo Beans. I used some that I put up last winter ☺️) 2-3 tablespoons Reserved Canning Liquid 1/2 cup Tahini 2-3 tablespoons Lemon Juice 2 cloves Grated Garlic (or very very finely chopped) 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin 1 tablespoon Paprika 2 …
2021 was a year of trying new things and learning new skills. I learned canning via Paige at Farmhouse Vernacular I took her online course How to Can Food for Beginners. It was fun and now I have a new skill. So far I’ve put up the stock I made from our Thanksgiving turkey and …
Happy October! The above picture is from Pixbay Browned Butter Oatmeal & Apple cookies Joy always comes up the the best seasonal treats! Have you heard the new Chillhop Music Fall album? This photographer spent seven years capturing portraits of redheads from around the world. How to make rolled wax candles with bonus calming ASMR …
I made clam chowder to take on our camping trip to the coast. It’s based on the recipe from The Chowder Bowl on Nye Beach in Newport Oregon. Clam Chowder 1/2 cup (one stick) Butter 1/2 cup Flour 2 cups Whole Milk 2 cups Clam Juice or Fish Stock 1 medium sized Sweet Yellow Onion …
Happy Friday! I’ve been making a batch of this every week. My herb garden has been growing like crazy! And like they always say, when life gives you parsley make green goddess dressing…or something like that. Green Goddess Dressing 1 large bunch Parsley (leaves and stems) about 1/2 cup chopped Chives about 1/2 cup chopped …
Yes another recipe with meatballs! It’s been the mood around here lately. This was inspired by a recipe I saw in NYT but they were rather bland so I kick them up with the addition of some of my favorite Asian flavors! Hoisin Meatballs 1 lb Ground Turkey 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (whatever is your …
I cobbled this soup together out of freezer and pantry staples. It turned out rather well! Meatball Minestrone Soup 1 lb Sweet Italian sausage a drizzle of Olive Oil 1 15oz. can White Beans 1 15oz can Diced Tomatoes 2 cups Mixed Frozen Veggies 1 cup Dried Shaped Pasta (I used Gemelini) 1.5 tablespoons …
This year I learned a new way to make pumpkin pie! Combined with my original recipe this new trick proved to be the best pie yet! Pumpkin Pie 2.0 Pre heat oven to 425F One 15oz can Unsweetened Pumpkin Puree 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1/4 Brown Sugar 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie …
I serve this on weeknights when I need easy but delicious. Easy Broccoli Beef 1 lb. Ground Beef 4 cups Frozen Broccoli Florets 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 teaspoons minced Garlic 1/3 to 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce Salt & Pepper Prepared Basmati or Jasmin Rice In a wide sauce pan with a …
This is the perfect side for anything. Slip the leftovers into a frittata or quiche Or, make a batch then take them for a spin in your food processor and make them into a dip or the best sandwich spread you’ve ever had! Also, you can dress with my Ginger and Sesame Dressing. Be creative …
Kathleen Rear 