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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos for a Tasty Dinner in a Flash
My slow cooker is my saving grace when there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day. These slow cooker pork tacos make taco night (one of my…
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Try Something New for Breakfast – Make these Persimmon Pancakes
These persimmon pancakes are a tasty way to use persimmons from your backyard tree. When they're ripe in the fall, mix up a batch of pancakes for breakfast. Their spicy,…
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Sore Throat Soother: A Cure for What Ails You, With a Twist
Made with honey, immunity boosting turmeric, lemon, and ginger, this natural sore throat soother is a cure for what ails you when cold & flu season arrives.
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Make these Easy Fried Green Tomatoes for a Garden Fresh Side Dish
This easy fried green tomatoes recipe requires just six ingredients. It's a great way to use end of the season green tomatoes. Bonus: They're gluten free, paleo, and keto friendly.
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50+ Winter Gardening Projects to Tackle in the Off Season
Winter gardening tips: Cold weather garden projects to tackle during the off-season. These are almost as good as digging in the dirt!
50+ Winter Gardening Projects to Tackle in the Off SeasonRead More
Make this Vegetarian Butternut Squash Stuffing on the Stove or in the Instant Pot
Is stuffing your favorite dish on the holiday menu? My family’s Thanksgiving turkey dinner wouldn’t be complete without a savory stuffing recipe. This Instant Pot stuffing recipe frees up space…
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Making Gravy from Scratch – It’s Easy to Make at Home and Tastier, Too!
Used to making gravy with a packet or using gravy from a jar? Making gravy from scratch is easy! Here's how to make gravy from drippings or in an Instant…
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Home Preservation: Canning Equipment and How to Get Started
While home food preservation is not difficult, there are some things to know. Get started with an understanding of the necessary canning equipment. From canning jars and lids to water…
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Your New Favorite Side Dish: Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
This easy sweet potato casserole with pecans is one of our favorite side dishes. Instead of marshmallows, it's topped with a pecan crumb mixture to give it a nutty crunch.
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Flowers for Bees & Other Pollinators – 10 Perennials to Create Buzz in Your Garden
Attract bees and other pollinators to your garden with these flowering perennials. Some flowers that attract bees are annuals, some are perennial. Opting for perennial flowers that attract bees means…
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Harvest Season Side Dish: Fast & Easy Homemade Applesauce in the Instant Pot
Need a fast and easy side dish? Or a tasty way to top pancakes? Cook up a batch of this Instant Pot applesauce from fresh apples in no time!
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Make these Fluffy & Delicious Pumpkin Pancakes for Breakfast
Sometimes you just want a plate full of hotcakes for breakfast. These easy pumpkin pancakes make for a hearty breakfast with a little bit of sweetness! They're a perfect addition…
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What You Need to Know About Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees
Winter gardening: Time to choose your bare root fruit trees for your home orchard! You'll have a better selection now, too. Planting bare root trees allows for a larger selection…
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup: Easy Enough for a Weeknight, Pretty Enough for Company
This creamy pumpkin soup recipe is easy to make, but it looks fancy enough for company. Serve it up with a fresh loaf of bread for dipping. Fast food, made…
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Indoor Greens: The Edible Sweet Potato Vine for a Winter Harvest
The edible sweet potato vine provides winter greens when grown indoors during cold weather. It's an unexpected ingredient, but for mid-winter fresh greens, sweet potato vine can't be beat. They're…
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Making pies from scratch is a worthwhile endeavor! I’ve modified Grandma’s pie crust recipe a bit but it’s still our go-to recipe for pie making. Grandma’s Pie Crust Recipe: How to Make Pie Crust from ScratchRead More Ginger cookies with fresh ginger can't be beat for flavor. Serve these easy ginger cookies with a glass of milk or a hot cup of tea, or give them as… Sweet Snacking: Easy Ginger Cookies With Fresh GingerRead More This homemade cranberry sauce with orange and ginger will rock your holiday table. It's sweet and tangy and very flavorful. A perfect addition to the Christmas or Thanksgiving buffet. It's…
Grandma’s Pie Crust Recipe: How to Make Pie Crust from Scratch
Sweet Snacking: Easy Ginger Cookies With Fresh Ginger
Ginger Spiced Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange
