EAT

Appetizers

I’m lucky. I learned to embrace home cooking at the hands of an excellent cook – my mom. Not everyone has that kind of knowledge to fall back on, though.

If you’re aiming to live a more self-reliant lifestyle, my vote for the number one place to start is the kitchen.

Instead of counting on Campbell’s, learn to make your own soup. Instead of falling back on prepackaged spreads, learn to make your own.

pickled carrot slices in a white bowl, with jars of pickled carrots behind.

Easy and Quick Pickled Carrots

If you enjoy the sweet crunch of fresh carrots, you’re going to love them pickled! Add some to your next crudités platter or snack on them straight out of the jar.

fork with bread and butter pickles on it, jar in background.

Pickle Recipes to Make at Home

Pickling is one of the easiest ways to preserve fresh vegetables. It can be done in small batches or preserve more for the pantry.

homemade vinaigrette dressing in a glass jar with a spoonful of dressing being scooped out.

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Salad Dressing [With Variations]

Making vinaigrette salad dressing at home couldn’t be easier! Combine a few ingredients, give them a shake, and you’re done.

Homemade Apricot Pineapple Jam

The combination of apricots and pineapple make for a flavorful and slightly tangy fruit spread for your morning toast.

Half pint canning jar full of peach jam, lid off.

Canning Peach Jam for the Pantry

Ready to save the sweet summertime flavor of fresh peaches? Consider canning peach jam for the pantry with this low sugar recipe.

single chocolate muffin on a white plate.

Decadent Double Chocolate Muffins with Chocolate Chips

These double chocolate chip muffins are a sweet treat, great for packing into lunchboxes. A hot cup of coffee and chocolate-chocolate chip muffins FTW!