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.

Delicious Garlic Lemon Basil Sauce

Make up a batch of this flavorful basil sauce to make pasta salad sing. Drizzle it on grilled chicken. Or spread it in a sandwich. DELICIOUS!

Easy & Fresh Peach Salsa Recipe

square white dish with fresh peach salsa

This sweet and savory fresh peach salsa recipe is a perfect summertime appetizer. Or serve it alongside grilled chicken for a pop of flavor!

Easy Small Batch Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

This easy small batch recipe makes 2 quarts of tangy, sweet refrigerator bread and butter pickles. Serve ’em with your next sandwich!

Try this Tangy and Delicious Beet Green Sauerkraut

beet green kraut in a glass jar from above

Instead of tossing beet leaves to the compost, try fermenting them. This probiotic beet greens sauerkraut uses the tops of beets!

Whip up this 2-Ingredient Strawberry Compote with Fresh Berries

two jars of strawberry compote on a teal napkin with pieces of toast buttered and spread with compote

This 2-ingredient strawberry compote recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stove top. Spread it on toast or add a dollop to vanilla ice cream.

How to Make Ketchup at Home (Canning Recipe)

red ketchup in a white dish with canning jars surrounding it

Try this delicious recipe for ketchup! It’s a great substitute for your favorite store bought brand if you’re harvesting lots of tamarillos.

Easy 5-Ingredient Cilantro Sauce with Garlic

green cilantro sauce in a white dish from above

No cooking required! Just buzz up the ingredients in a food processor and you’re ready to serve this delicious cilantro sauce with tacos!

Delicious Caramelized Onion Jam with Balsamic Vinegar

toasted baguette slices spread with goat cheese and balsamic onion jam

This easy to make savory-sweet caramelized onion jam recipe is a great way to preserve onions. It’s divine on toasted baguettes with goat cheese. Or pizza.