How to Can Applesauce
Learn how to make and can applesauce with this easy, freezer-friendly, step-by-step tutorial. Option for chunky applesauce and canning with peels!
With fall comes apples… lots and lots of apples! If you haven’t made at least a batch of homemade apple chips, then I’m going to assume you don’t like apples.
Me? I love apples! (Almost as much as I love pumpkin.)
But honestly? One of my favorite apple treats is pretty basic. I love homemade applesauce!
Today I want to show you just how easy it is to make, and how easy it is to can your own homemade applesauce.
Roasted Vegetable Kale Salad
This roasted vegetable kale salad is flexible, naturally vegetarian & vegan. It’s delicious with root veggies, carrots, quinoa, and a creamy Asian dressing!
My husband doesn’t think a salad can qualify as a main meal, but I’m determined to prove him wrong.
I spent a whole summer trying new salad recipes (like Cobb pasta salad and chicken southwest salad) to see which would earn two thumbs up, or which would get tossed…
And this roasted vegetable kale salad was a huge winner!
Thai Peanut Sauce
Ridiculously easy Thai peanut sauce recipe that’s slightly spicy, made in the blender and doubles as a dressing. You can add it to stir-fry, noodles, salads, and satay! It never fails. Every year when the temperatures start to warm, I crave salads. My Costco-copy sweet kale salad is really good, and so is Panzanella saladClick to Continue »
Almond Sesame Ginger Dressing
The BEST sesame ginger dressing recipe – easy, creamy and better than store-bought. Great over Asian, Japanese or Chinese dishes, it’s quick & healthy! I’ve said this before, but sometimes dinner isn’t about all the stuff. Sometimes it’s all about the sauce… Got noodles? Add a meaty spaghetti sauce or homemade pesto. Got salad? AddClick to Continue »
Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Homemade applesauce is so easy! Learn how to make your own healthy homemade applesauce in less than 20 minutes. Choose from classic, cinnamon, or mixed berry! Applesauce is one of the most underrated side dishes. It can be served beside homemade breakfast sausage in the morning. Or packed in the kids’ school lunch in oneClick to Continue »
How to Dehydrate Apples and Make Apple Chips
An easy tutorial on how to dehydrate apples, plus a way to add flavor and make dehydrated caramel apple chips – an excellent alternative to holiday candy! If you find a good deal on produce, do you stock up and preserve? Do you freeze blueberries? Or make strawberry jam? Do you dehydrate apples? If not, there’sClick to Continue »
Homemade Oat Flour
Learn how to make oat flour at home with this simple tutorial. Save 50% by making homemade oat flour instead of buying store-bought, and improve texture & flavor in your favorite recipe! Plus tips for using an oat flour substitute in baking. I’m always looking for ways small, practical ways to boost the nutrition ofClick to Continue »
30+ Ways Essential Oils Save Money
Using essential oils can SAVE money by not having to buy things like cleaning supplies or personal care items. Even making one thing makes a difference! I’m sure there was a moment in time when you questioned what exactly made boxed macaroni and cheese, taste like cheese when all you did was open a packetClick to Continue »
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar
Make your own homemade apple cider vinegar with this easy tutorial! Avoid wasting apple scraps and use them in this simple recipe for ACV. Apple season means we almost always have some sort of apple dish at either breakfast or dessert (our favorite continues to be the oatmeal apple breakfast bars). Naturally, lots of appleClick to Continue »
Homemade Tomato Sauce Using Fresh Tomatoes
This best ever, easy homemade tomato sauce recipe uses fresh tomatoes WITH skins. The meatless Italian flavors are great for spaghetti, pasta, pizza, or soup! Despite the fact that my hearty spaghetti sauce is really, really good, my sister-in-law is known in our family for making the best spaghetti sauce. Her secret weapon? Fresh gardenClick to Continue »