• Funfetti Sourdough Bread

    Prep Time: 30 minutes First Rise (Bulk Fermentation): 4–6 hours Cold Proof: 8–12 hours Bake Time: 45–50 minutes Total Time: Approximately 14–19 hours Yield Servings: 12 slices Yield: 1 artisan loaf Ingredients For the Dough 500 grams bread flour 350 grams room-temperature water 100 grams active sourdough starter 10 grams fine sea salt 2 tablespoons…

  • canned vegetable soup

    Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Pressure Canning Time: 75 minutes (pints) or 90 minutes (quarts, adjust as needed for altitude and your canner) Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes Yield Servings: 12 Yield: Approximately 6 quart jars (or 12 pint jars) Ingredients 4 cups diced tomatoes with their juices 3 cups…

  • Pecan Cheesecake Lush

    Prep Time: 30 minutes Bake Time (Crust): 20 minutes Cooling Time: 30 minutes Chilling Time: 4 hours Total Time: About 5 hours 20 minutes Yield Servings: 12 Yield: One 9×13-inch dessert Ingredients For the Pecan Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup finely chopped pecans ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼…

  • chow-chow

    Prep Time: 30 minutes Salting Time: 8 hours (or overnight) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: About 9 hours Yield Servings: 32 servings Yield: About 8 half-pint jars (or approximately 8 cups) Ingredients For the Vegetables 4 cups chopped green tomatoes 4 cups finely chopped green cabbage 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped green…

  • Garlic Herb Cheese Squares

    Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Cooling Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Recipe Yield Servings: 16 squares Yield: One 8×8-inch baking dish Ingredients For the Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 4 tablespoons cold water For the…

  • Mediterranean Lentil Soup

    Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon…

  • Cast Iron Bread Oven

    Prep Time: 15 minutes First Rise: 12–18 hours Second Rise: 45 minutes Bake Time: 45 minutes Total Time: Approximately 14 hours Servings: 12 slices Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) bread flour 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt ½ teaspoon instant yeast 1½ cups (360 ml) warm water (about 105–110°F / 40–43°C) Optional Toppings Rolled…

  • Loaded Green Bean Casserole

    Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 8 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup sour cream ½ cup whole milk 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of…