You do not have to sacrifice flavor to eat healthy, nor do you have to pay extra for it. These recipes allow you the flexibility and the range to flex some culinary muscle. Here, you can find recipes that are gluten free and cost effective. Foods that are usually rich or seen as unhealthy such as pie, casserole, or cookies are reworked to be as good for you as they are tasty. However, it’s not just baked goods, but things as well such as tea, sauces, and other meal staples as well. You can cook healthy hearty family meals that are nutritious but also a value when it comes to total cost. When it comes to dietary restrictions, such as allergy free cooking, you can still have the foods that you enjoyed such as breads, cakes and puddings. These recipes work with these dietary guidelines to make sure that you get full flavor and still take care of your total well being.
I know it sounds crazy, but yes! You can make bacon jerky! And it’s darrrrn delicious. You start with that crazy addictive bacon flavor, and add a marinade that takes it up a notch, and it turns into a snack you just can’t put down. Why bacon jerky? Well, because it’s tasty for one. Secondly, Keep Reading
Do you have some pumpkin puree leftover from Thanksgiving? Try this pumpkin jam recipe! It’s very similar to Amish pumpkin butter, with canning instructions as well! This pumpkin jam is warm and comforting thanks to the cinnamon and spices, with a bit of bright citrus flavor from the orange Keep Reading
There is nothing better on hot biscuits on a holiday morning than this homemade cranberry jam recipe! It's a delicious spread that is easy to make, and pulls double duty in place of cranberry jelly at Thanksgiving dinner! I like to make a large batch to can and have on hand for breakfast Keep Reading
I’ve you’re looking for a breakfast recipe with a winter holiday vibe, these gluten free cranberry orange muffins are exactly what you need! We love this citrusy orange muffin, studded with juicy, tart cranberries, and topped off with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Thanks so much to Judee’s Keep Reading
If you’re a fan of using up every part of your ingredients, then you will love knowing how to can chicken broth. Making chicken broth is a great way to get one more use out of the chicken carcasses leftover from making a few big meals, or canning chicken. You can make broth from a whole Keep Reading
If you’re looking for a treat to snazz up fall breakfasts, this gluten free pumpkin muffins recipe is where it’s at. Soft, moist, perfectly spiced, and stopped with a bit of vanilla glaze. It doesn’t get much better than that - except if you add some cacao nibs to the mix for some rich chocolate Keep Reading
Knowing how to can chicken is an essential homestead skill. Sure, your deep freezer is handy, but having preserved food that doesn’t rely on the electricity going off? Peace of mind like no other. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you probably know by now that I grew up in an Amish Keep Reading
If you’re looking for a twist on tradition, this caramel apple butter is an easy, yummy fix. I don’t know about you, but as much as love pumpkin spice, what I live for in the fall is apples. I’ve done my fair share of canning apple pie filling, and I highly recommend it. It’s so awesome Keep Reading
Do you want to learn how to can pears? This tutorial will show you every step, and option you have! Last week, the kids and I canned pear, and I gotta tell ya, it was one of the most satisfying things I’ve done in a while. I remember one year when the the kids were little our orchard went Keep Reading
If you like peanut butter, this recipe for gluten free peanut butter cookies is for you! We know that baking gluten free is a little different than traditional, so we’ll go over all the tricks and tips in this article. But first, I have to tell you about the cookie itself. When I was a kid, my Keep Reading
