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Canning and Safety

The purpose of canning is obviously to preserve food for later consumption. In terms of safety, the same things that cause foods to spoil (such as molds or bacteria) are also responsible…

Popular Recipes

Quick Personal Pizza

This is more a guideline than a recipe, but it’s what I use when the family is hankering for homemade pizza but nothing but a few pantry and fridge staples to make it happen. Try to use the best and freshest quality ingredients you have available, and dare to try intriguing combinations (I like fresh tomato sauce, minced garlic, cremini, shiitake, and button mushrooms, caramelized onions, and thyme).

Simple Basil Pesto

I adore fresh pesto. It is so easy to make and brings incredible flavor to everything: pasta, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, rice, pizza—it’s an addition of something lovely every time. Traditional pesto calls for Parmesan cheese but this one simply omits it and ups the ante with extra pine nuts and lemon.  Besides, shouldn’t the basil be the star?

Corn & Green Chile Enchiladas

Don’t let the length of this recipe scare you—this meets the needs of both those in a hurry and those who want to take their time.  You can make these enchiladas quickly with storebought sauce and meat substitute, or make both at home.  Either way, these enchiladas are worth it. Creamy, slightly spicy, and sky-high in flavor thanks to the bulgur “meat,” corn, and green chiles, they’re the perfect dish for any dinner table.

Secret Ingredient Brownie Bites
Secret Ingredient Brownie Bites

Normally, brownies would be out of the question. But with the secret ingredient (black beans), this guilty pleasure becomes accessible once more.

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