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Pantry Essentials

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.

Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

close up of red mashed potatoes in a square white bowl

These garlic mashed potatoes made in the slow cooker are the perfect fix-and-forget side dish — and the perfect comfort food!

Add a Little Kick to Your Meals with Easy Quick Pickled Jalapeños

pickled jalapenos in a glass jar

Why buy a jar of pickled jalapeños at the grocery store when you can make a home-made batch with peppers plucked from plants on your patio?

Cornbread and Sausage Dressing Like Grandma Made

This sausage and cornbread dressing recipe is perfect for holiday meals, but good for using up stale bread throughout the year, too.

Beef Chili in a Hurry: Make it in the Instant Pot

instant pot chili recipe in a teal, ribbed bowl with cheese, sour cream, jalapeno slice, and chip

Comfort food in a hurry! This beef chili recipe has all the flavor you love in a chili, with the speed of fast food. Instant Pot Chili Recipe? On the menu!

Pumpkin Recipes: Not Just for Dessert Anymore!

pumpkin cupcakes on a blue tray

From savory soups to sweet treats for pumpkin spice season, these pumpkin recipes are the perfect addition to fall menus.

Got 60 Seconds? Homemade Mayonnaise is Easier Than You Think

homemade mayonnaise in a white dish, with a brown egg and a stick blender

Save a bundle and make your own homemade mayonnaise recipe! It’s a great knock-off of your favorite store brand. (With less packaging and no GMOs!)

Spice it Up with this Fermented Hot Pepper Relish

white tray with green hot pepper relish, glass jar with more behind

This hot pepper relish is the perfect way to preserve the spicy goodness of just about any kind of pepper — mild or fiery.

Passion Fruit Cake Recipe for a Taste of the Tropics

LOAF OF passion fruit cake on a green rectangular plate with a half lilikoi and purple flower in the background

Liliko‘i is arguably the epitome of tropical flavor. This passion fruit cake is splendid alone or with fresh fruit & whipped cream.

Step-By-Step Guide to Canning Jams and Jellies

jars of strawberry jam, from above

Canning jam and jelly at home is one of the easiest ways to get started with home canning, and it adds abundant flavor to the pantry!

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