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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam-No Pectin Recipe
Strawberries & rhubarb are the perfect pair for pies, crumbers, jams, and more. I loved making this super easy strawberry rhubarb jam this year with no pectin. The fewer ingredients, the better! Amiright? When the rhubarb starts popping up in Northern Illinois it is one of the first signs of spring. After our long winter, those green leaves are such…
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Preserve & Savor: Pressure Canned Chicken Soup Made Simple
I love this chicken soup recipe because it is flavorful and really easy to put together. The best part about pressure canning your own chicken soup is that you are aware of each ingredient that goes into it and there will be no surprises. No artificial ingredients or preservatives! You can add veggies from your garden or farmers market and…
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping: Delicious and Easy
Okay okay I know I said in my Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe that there was only one rhubarb recipe you’d ever need but that was until I tried this Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe. Now, you definitely need both of them. My husband says it is his new favorite dessert and has requested it a few times since I perfected the…
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Mason Jar Gifts with Cookie Recipes
I have received so many compliments on the mason jar gifts that I gave out around Christmas last year. It was so fun to receive pictures of my friends and their kiddos baking these cookies and brownies together. I’ll be making these super easy gifts again next year. Pinterest is the best for providing some free resources that I used…
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Upper Michigan Pasty: The Ultimate Recipe for Authentic Flavor
My husband’s family has some roots in Upper Michigan (check out our thimbleberry jam recipe if you don’t believe me 😆 ) so I knew it was in my future to try to make a pasty. Pasties are like a Yooper delicacy that became popular in the 1800s. If you’re unfamiliar with a pasty (pronounced pass-tee), it is like a…
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Black Raspberry Pie with the Best Crumble Top Recipe
Pick the Black Raspberries and Make the Pie Filling It’s no secret that one of my favorite parts of summer is being able to pick fresh black raspberries all over my yard and at a local park in July! Last summer I discovered that not only could we enjoy fresh black raspberry recipes but I could also can jams and…
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Rosemary Who? Try this Amazing Prime Rib Roast Recipe
This year, my nephew was telling me he would be cooking a prime rib roast for my sister and her kids at their little family get-together. He told me they were on sale and I was intrigued. I have never had a prime roast. Ribeyes – yes. We are a huge steak-eating family. But I have never had it in…
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The Only Strawberry Rhubarb Recipe You’ll Ever Need
I think I’ve found the perfect strawberry rhubarb recipe. Try it and tell me if you agree! Living in the midwest, rhubarb has always been a staple in my life. I grew up picking it, dipping it in sugar, and enjoying those tart bites. I love making pies with it and listening to the stories about how my grandma used…
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The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe + Mini Pot Pies
This Chicken Pot Pie is the best one out there. You really can’t go wrong with this classic comfort food. It’s got chicken, veggies, and a delicious crust all in one dish that my whole family loves. We usually make this a couple of times a month and it is my go-to when I have family or friends over. This…
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How to Dye Vibrant Easter Eggs with All-Natural Dye
I have never dyed Easter eggs that were this vibrant before! All-natural dye is definitely the way to go for your favorite Easter tradition. Sure, the process is a bit longer than a store-bought kit but it is so worth it to have all-natural ingredients and no artificial dyes. Plus, it is just FUN to see what nature can do.…
