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Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe for all Your Taco Tuesdays
Making homemade seasonings from scratch is so easy and helps eliminate preservatives and unnecessary ingredients in our home-cooked meals. Mainstream packaged foods have sneaky ingredients that I don’t want in our foods. When I can find ways to get back to the simple and basic recipes, I do it! This Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe is a great addition to my pantry and to all of my taco Tuesday recipes, like my favorite Crockpot Taco Chili or Taco Bake with Doritos! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we use and would…
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Free Colorful Fall Leaf Crochet Pattern: Step-By-Step Picture Tutorial
Once in a while, I have an idea that requires a cute little crochet project. I search for patterns that just don’t quite fit the bill so I created this Fall Leaf Crochet Pattern to use for all my autumn leaf desires! These fall leaves are part of an applique series that I did for my daughter’s monthly photos when she was a baby (see photo toward the bottom of the page). If you’re looking for another fall-themed applique, here’s my Pumpkin Crochet Applique and a Santa Hat if you’re planning ahead! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost…
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How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Blend: The Perfect Fall Flavor
Homemade Pumpkin Spice is a staple when it comes to fall flavors. Having your own recipe in your back pocket is a great way to personalize your fall baking and drink recipes. My family’s favorite pumpkin spice recipe is my Pumpkin Pie with a Pecan Crumble Top. It combines a traditional pumpkin pie with a crunchy pecan crumble that tastes so delicious. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we use and would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support! Click ‘HERE’ for more info. What is Pumpkin Spice? (And is…
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How to Make Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crumble Top
Pumpkin pie is a nostalgic dessert for many people. With Thanksgiving coming up next week, it’s the perfect time to share my Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crumble Top recipe! This pie has a crunchy twist on a classic recipe. The pecans add texture and flavor contrast. Make it with canned or freshly roasted pumpkin, and there’s no need for evaporated or condensed milk. If you need more delicious From Scratch Desserts, check out my collection. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we use and would recommend to a friend. Thank…
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How to Roast a Pumpkin-It’s Easier than You Think
There’s something special about roasting your own pumpkins in the fall! Sure, it takes a little longer than buying pumpkin puree but it’s totally worth it to buy local or use a pumpkin that you grew! My pumpkin plants didn’t do very well this year so I bought a few from a local farmer. I roasted two sugar pumpkins and then made a pie with pumpkin puree to spare. One of the best things about How to Roast a Pumpkin is that it requires very little prep—just wash, cut, season, and pop it in the oven. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help…
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Give the Gift of Homemade: 5 Things You Can Make
I love giving gifts around the holiday time. There is nothing better than making a gift and seeing the smile and excitement on a loved one’s face when they open it! It means so much more when I give or receive a homemade gift because I know that person put their time and love into it. I put together a list of 5 Homemade Gifts that you can make this holiday season. Plus, I threw in the queen of homemade gifts as a bonus at the bottom. They are inexpensive and your friends and family will love them. If you try any of these homemade gifts please comment at the…
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Easy Apple Jelly Recipe Made with Juice
I believe canning is for everyone and if you’re new to it, this is a great recipe for you to start with. This Apple Jelly recipe using powdered pectin and apple juice is so easy and you don’t have to have fresh apples in sight. When it comes to canning the options are endless. There’s something so special about grabbing something homemade off the shelf in the dead of winter from the summer months when you were hard at work. If you need a few more jelly or jam recipes check out these 12 Jam and Jelly Recipes for Beginners. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything…
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Free Little Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
This cute little Pumpkin Crochet Pattern is part of the collection of appliques I made for my daughter’s monthly photos when she was a baby! These were so fun to make and personalize. I wanted to share the patterns with you because they are great for beginner crocheters. These pumpkins are a great little project for fall decor, Halloween, and Thanksgiving too. You can use them as appliques on larger crochet projects, like bags, pillows, wall hangings, gift bags, clothes, etc. The options are endless on what you can do with these easy crochet pumpkins. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us…
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How to Make Canned Tomatoes: Water vs. Juice Methods Explained
If you’re a gardener who plants tomatoes or someone who likes to buy tomatoes while they are in season or on sale, you HAVE to know this simple canning recipe to preserve that freshness all year. Canning tomatoes is one of the best ways to save them for later. I love using Canned Tomatoes in my recipes. Every time I open a new can I am so excited that I was able to grow part of our meal. I especially like that I know there are no harmful chemicals or additives in it! So grab this recipe and get some canning done next time you have a few tomatoes. This…
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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins: An Easy, One-Bowl Recipe
This is such a simple recipe and delicious and one I bet you will use regularly once you know it. I don’t know about you but when I buy bananas my family either eats them all in 3 seconds or they suddenly don’t feel like eating bananas for weeks. So, I often find myself with a whole bunch of bananas that are too ripe to eat. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins to the rescue! The best part is that you can throw them in the freezer and they are just as good coming out of the freezer as they are the day you made them. For more mouthwatering recipes, explore the…
