I had no idea what I have been missing out on! I cannot believe how much better the homemade version is compared to store-bought. I've never made any type of cheese before, so I had no idea how easy it would be. I will definitely be making my own ricotta from now on. So creamy,...
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Homemade Blueberry Syrup
I'm officially a syrup convert when it comes to this syrup. Forget the maple stuff. This is where it's at. I made this for breakfast at the cabin last weekend for my fisherman hubby and his brother. They didn't seem to mind that I ran out of almond extract, so I substituted pure vanilla extract....
Vanilla Blueberry Waffles
As I've mentioned before, I am not a fan of typical breakfast food. I don't like eggs, syrup, or pancakes. I like my breakfast dishes to be savory, or could-pass-as-a-dessert sweet. I like fruit in just about everything. These waffles are perfect for me. Packed full of juicy blueberry goodness, and not made from a...
All-Purpose Baking Mix
All-Purpose Baking Mix Credit: Homemade with Love by Jennifer Perillo Ingredients: 3 ¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour ¼ cup granulated natural cane sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Directions: Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until well combined. Store in a tightly sealed...
Cookbook of the Week: Homemade with Love: Simple Scratch Cooking from In Jennie's Kitchen by Jennifer Perillo
This book is fantastic! I have been glued to it since it arrived in my mailbox last week. I fully intend on making nearly every recipe in this cookbook in good time, but for now I will just try out a handful of recipes for our menu this week. Do yourself a favor and buy...
Homemade "Clif" Bars
I love Clif bars. I eat a white chocolate macadamia nut Clif bar on my way to work almost every morning. They are so good. Here's to hoping that I can make my own similar version. The biggest problem I have is deciding what I want to add to them! This time, I'm using mini...
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds I have made these cinnamon glazed almonds dozens of times, usually around the holidays. They make the house smell so amazing! Make sure to snack on a few when they're still nice and warm. They make a nice hiking treat too, a little something sweet for the trail. Hubby loves them, and they...
Backcountry Blackberry Peach Cobbler
We enjoyed this treat immensely at our campfire last night. I would have taken a picture, but we ate it so fast that I forgot! We actually substituted blueberries instead of blackberries, since that's what was available at my grocery store. Blackberry Peach Cobbler Credit: A Fork in the Trail by Laurie Ann March Ingredients:...
Tomato Basil Sauce
Tomato Basil Sauce Credit: A Fork in the Trail by Laurie Ann March My rehydration container (above). Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 1 cup canned, diced tomatoes 5 cups plain canned tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil 1 teaspoon salt 1...
Cantaloupe Strawberry Leather
Cantaloupe Strawberry Leather Credit: A Fork in the Trail by Laurie Ann March Ingredients: 1 cup cantaloupe ½ cup strawberries Directions: At Home~ Puree the cantaloupe and strawberries separately. Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve. Spread the cantaloupe puree about¼ inch thick on lined dehydrator trays. Then pour the strawberry puree in...