While I love my bread machine (and seriously, it makes life so much easier), having a few tricks for quick bread, that doesn’t need a machine is a must. I have a basic no-knead bread recipe I have used for quite some time. And as a bonus? It fits into a quart mason jar, so… Continue reading No Knead Bread: Bread Mix in a Jar
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Canning Handcrafted Maraschino Cherries
I came across the basis of this recipe for making these boozy cherries in Modern Pioneering. I adapted the recipe by making my own grenadine syrup, so I could avoid artificial coloring and corn syrup. The original recipe called for almond extract, I used vanilla to get around the food allergy issue in our home… Continue reading Canning Handcrafted Maraschino Cherries
Super Soft Applesauce Hemp Cookies
When I was little, my Mom often made Applesauce Cookies from the 1960’s version of the Red Plaid cookbook. This came very close to my memories. However, unlike the cookies of my childhood, these have hemp seeds instead of chopped walnuts. Our youngest has severe food allergies, but I have found I love the buttery… Continue reading Super Soft Applesauce Hemp Cookies
Handcrafted Pizza Sauce
While reading through the new cookbook No Excuses Detox, I decided to make a double batch of Megan Gilmore's Pizza Sauce. If you are like me, commercial pizza sauce is an odd thing. It's thick in an unnatural way. This has a great flavor, perfect texture and you could also use it as a marinara sauce.… Continue reading Handcrafted Pizza Sauce