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Recipes
Whether you are looking for preservation methods, or homesteading skills, you are sure to find something to help you on your journey. Homesteading skills build on the preserving and canning recipes. Come build a pantry and homestead with me and learn how to cook from that pantry of home preserved goods.

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Blueberry pie
This recipe is from my Grandmother, but I had to make some changes to get it to taste just like her's. This is an old fashioned pie.

Kathryn
Aug 15, 2024
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Taqueria Sauce
Taqueria sauce is a great addition to many things, especially breakfast burritos. Today I am trying to replicate a store bought sauce.

Kathryn
Aug 8, 2024
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Canning Dried Peas
Dried peas can last a really long time, but are not a ready to eat food. Today I show you how to can dried peas to have an easy side dish.

Kathryn
Aug 1, 2024
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Savory Beef and Pork Hand Pies
I'm exploring the art of crafting savory hand pies with a rich, meaty filling. These individual pies are perfect for a quick meal.

Kathryn
Jul 25, 2024
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Sour cherry pie
A thick and tart cherry pie bursting with flavor. This recipe keeps the filling contained in the crust.

Kathryn
Jul 18, 2024
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Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is sweet, tangy, and delicious. This recipe comes together with 5 simple ingredients and time. Lemon curd freezes beautifully.

Kathryn
Jul 11, 2024
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Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate
Canning strawberry lemonade concentrate is like canning summer to enjoy it later. The freshness of strawberries are so fleeting...

Kathryn
Jul 4, 2024
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Wheat Berry Salad
Whole wheat berries are a great addition to any salad, but this salad really highlights their texture and nuttiness.

Kathryn
Apr 25, 2024
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Lard-based Pie Crust
This lard based pie crust is a work horse of a crust. I use this for everything savory or sweet. It comes together quickly.

Kathryn
Apr 11, 2024
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Soft Oatmeal Cookies
This cookies is a great way to use up really hard, dried out raisins, making for a soft, chewy oatmeal cookie. This cookie is a great treat.

Kathryn
Mar 28, 2024
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No Fry Chicken Parmesan
Chicken parmesan but without the splattery mess from frying, what is not to like. This chicken parmesan comes together quickly, scales well.

Kathryn
Mar 21, 2024
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Apricot Garlic Chicken Marinade
This fruity marinade has a balanced sweet and sour side. This can be made ahead of time for grilling, broiling, or frying.

Kathryn
Mar 14, 2024
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Lemon Garlic Pepper Chicken
This tangy and peppery chicken is easy to put together, tastes great, and can be easily made ahead of time and frozen for easy meal prepping

Kathryn
Mar 14, 2024
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Teriyaki Chicken Marinade
This teriyaki marinade is a great addition to many dishes. Add to stir fry, grill for a teriyaki burger, or broil and serve over rice.

Kathryn
Mar 14, 2024
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Suet Blocks for Chickens
Chickens, like most birds, love suet. It is a great source of energy for them especially in the cold months of winter.

Kathryn
Mar 7, 2024
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Cinnamon Buns
This is a lovely recipe for cinnamon buns that are reminiscent of Cinnabons. I like to sprinkle in mini chocolate chips in the filling.

Kathryn
Feb 29, 2024
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Homemade Egg Pasta
If you have a surplus of eggs, this is a great recipe to use up some eggs and to make something filling, and hearty.

Kathryn
Feb 22, 2024
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Easy Enchilada Casserole
This enchilada casserole is super easy to throw together and I always keep salsa verde in my pantry so I can throw this together.

Kathryn
Feb 15, 2024
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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Burritos
I was skeptical these would thaw well, but I was really impressed. These taste great, keep me full, and are quick to heat up.

Kathryn
Feb 15, 2024
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Canned Baked Beans
Home canned beans are a great pantry staple, a traditional molasses and tomato based baked bean with a rich smoky flavor from bacon.

Kathryn
Feb 8, 2024
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