A thick homemade pizza sauce bursting with flavor! This pizza sauce uses ingredients from the pantry and is perfectly delicious! Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons dried oregano4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)1/2 to… Read more »
Rich semi-sweet tomato sauce seasoned with oregano and basil, with chunks of peppers, onions, and garlic Yield: 5 pints or 1 pint Ingredients: 5 pints tomato sauce (see directions)1 1/2 cups chopped onions 3 cloves garlic, minced1 cup chopped sweet peppers or bell peppers1/2 cup white sugar2 tablespoons salt5 teaspoons… Read more »
A creamy homemade honey mustard dressing — sweet and tangy! Yield: About 1 1/2 cups of dressing Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil or flax seed oil3 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons water1/4 cup honey1/4 cup prepared mustard (Dijon or other*)1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon saltdash of black pepper Instructions: 1. Combine all… Read more »
An easy thick cranberry sauce using whole cranberries Yield: 5 cups Ingredients: 6 cups cranberries, rinsed and drained1 cup sugar*1 1/2 cups water Instructions: 1. In large sauce pan, combine water and sugar and stir. Add cranberries. 2. Cover and cook at medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Reduce… Read more »
A festive homemade applesauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, with a handful of cranberries and lightly sweetened Yield: 6 cups (12 servings) Ingredients: 5 large cooking apples (not Red Delicious), peeled, cored, and diced (~1-inch chunks)1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves*1/4 teaspoon ground allspice*2… Read more »
Easy and delicious fresh tomato salsa with onions, jalapenos, and cilantro Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 6 medium-large ripe tomatoes1 large sweet oniona handful of fresh cilantrojuice of 1 fresh lime OR 1/2 fresh lemon2-3 fresh jalapeno pepperssalt to taste, optional Instructions: 1. Wash, core, and dice tomatoes. Chop onion and… Read more »
A light creamy guacamole that even picky eaters will love! Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados*2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro1/4 cup minced red onion1/2 teaspoon saltSeveral shakes of Tapatio or your favorite hot sauce1/2 cup sour cream Instructions: 1. Slice open avocados, remove… Read more »
A fabulous all-purpose spice mixture using ingredients from the pantry. Try it on ground beef or turkey, salad dressing, french fries, or even pizza! Yield: 2/3 cup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons onion powder or granulated onion2 tablespoons garlic powder or granulated garlic1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika*1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried… Read more »
Yield: 7-8 cups of salsa Ingredients: 1 large ripe peach1 large ripe mango3 medium-size tomatoes1/2 sweet onion1/2 green, red, or yellow bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons (or more) minced fresh Jalapeno pepper1/2 cup (or more) freshly chopped cilantro1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar Instructions: 1…. Read more »
A creamy soft cheese made from kefir or yogurt. Easy to make and a perfect substitute for sour cream, cream cheese, and more! Yield: Varies Ingredients: 8 cups (or more) homemade kefir or homemade yogurt Supplies needed: StrainerBowlCheesecloth or thin dish towel Instructions: 1. Place your strainer in the bowl…. Read more »
