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orange tangerine syrup in flip top bottles and a small canning jar

Make this Easy and Delicious Tangerine Syrup!

This delicious and easy to make tangerine syrup is great to have on hand for adding instant flavor to recipes and drinks. Keep it refrigerated, or for longer storage, can it using a water bath process.

How to Make Ricotta Cheese: A “Beginner” Cheese to Tackle at Home

Making ricotta cheese is easy! With only three ingredients, this recipe for homemade ricotta cheese is simple to tackle at home. It’s a great way to use milk that’s nearing its “use by” date, too.

light green basil sauce in a white bowl.

Easy 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!

jars of peach butter with lids off, peaches behind

Treat Your Tastebuds to Summer Fresh Peach Butter

You can preserve this peach butter recipe for the pantry, or keep it in the fridge. It’s easy to make and tastes great on toast or ice cream.

stack of pancakes with jar of pancake mix behind.

Easy Ready-to-Use Pancake Mix Recipe

Making pancakes from scratch is easy with this DIY homemade pancake mix – it makes a hot breakfast possible even on busy mornings.

glass jar with orange flavored sugar and a green ribbon

How to Make Flavorful Orange Sugar

Perfect for adding a bright flavor to baked goods & tea drinks, orange sugar is also an easy-to-make homemade gift that takes just 5 minutes!

jars of mango jam, one open with a spoon in it

Make this Delicious Tropical Mango Jam for the Pantry

Homemade mango jam brings the flavor of the tropics to your morning toast! Make up a batch and preserve it for the pantry.

dry beans and lentils, several varieties

Bulk Food Storage: How to Buy (and Store) Natural Foods

These staples are the basis of inexpensive meals and excellent for emergency stores. Learn how to buy and store dried beans, legumes, and whole grains.