Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Don't ever open a can of cranberry sauce again! With only a few ingredients and one pot, you can make a delicious cranberry sauce for your holiday table.
Spiced pickled pears are sweet and slightly tangy. They are equally at home with desserts or savory foods and are great as a snack right out of the jar.
These apple slices are lightly sweetened and spiced with a whole cinnamon stick. They are very versatile and can be eaten by themselves or used in sweet or savory dishes.
A slightly spicy, sweet and sour condiment for use as a dipping sauce, in cooking, or as a glaze for roasts, Chinese Plum Sauce is a quick and easy canning project.
A how-to for making your own pesto and pizza dough to use now or freeze for later use. Both recipes can be made in small batches or multiplied for larger quantities.
This traditional applesauce can be spiced or not. It is great with pork and roasts or mixed into baked goods like the frosted applesauce muffins shown in the same post.
Roasting tomatillos and chiles adds a smokey flavor to traditional salsa verde. This salsa is great with enchiladas, tostadas, or as a dip with chips. To make more, double the recipe to yield up to six pints.
