Ingredients: 7 lbs cucumbers (large, overripe cucumbers work best) 2 cups pickling lime (for crispness) 8 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon alum (for crispness) 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole cloves (optional) 1 bottle (2 oz) red food coloring 1 gallon water (for soaking the cucumbers)…
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum, or add 1 tsp xanthan gum if not included) 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm milk (or dairy-free milk alternative) 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter 3 large…
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a cheese blend) 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of meat: chicken, pork, etc.) 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste) 1/4 cup water (for taco seasoning)…
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 medium carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme) 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley) 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1 cup uncooked rice…
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons) 1 1/2 cups hot water Instructions: Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat…
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh collard greens, washed, stemmed, and roughly chopped 4 slices of bacon (or 1 ham hock or smoked turkey leg) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chicken broth (or water) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance the bitterness) 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper…
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal (ensure it’s labeled gluten-free) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar (optional for a slightly sweet cornbread) 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar for a buttermilk substitute) 1/4 cup melted butter or oil…
Ingredients: 6 lbs apples (about 12-14 medium apples), peeled, cored, and sliced 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste) 1 cup brown sugar (optional, for deeper flavor) 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup apple cider or water 2 tablespoons…
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) smoked sausage (kielbasa or other smoked sausage), sliced 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and rinsed 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 6 cups beef broth (or chicken broth) 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional for a richer flavor) 1 bay leaf 1…
Ingredients: 1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly) 3 1/2 cups (420g) bread flour (plus more for dusting) 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree (unsweetened) 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves) 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (120ml) water (adjust as needed) 2…