Moist and Fudgy Sourdough Brookies
These sourdough brookies are the perfect mashup of fudgy brownies and soft chocolate chip cookies in one bite. The sourdough starter deepens the flavor without overpowering the classic, sweet combo….
How to Make Simple + Beautiful Honeysuckle Tea
When honeysuckle starts blooming along our fence line, I always make a batch of this simple tea. It almost feels like a secret recipe: just flowers, water, and sweetener. Light,…
15 Easy Canning Recipes Every Beginner Can Make
Inside: the 15 best easy canning recipes. If you’re trying to waste less, spend less, and keep a well-stocked pantry, canning is one of the best habits you can build….
Homemade Thin + Crispy Sourdough Wheat Crackers
These homemade sourdough wheat thins are everything I want in a cracker: crispy, buttery, and just the right amount of salty. They’re made with whole wheat flour and a bit…
Ridiculously Good Cast Iron Skillet Smothered Chicken
This cast iron smothered chicken is one of those recipes that just feels like home. Crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs simmered in a creamy onion gravy is old-fashioned comfort food that…
How to Can Basic Smooth Tomato Sauce
This plain tomato sauce is one of the most useful (and frugal!) things I can every year. It’s just tomatoes, lemon juice, and salt, but it turns into pasta sauce,…
Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy Recipe
I got this recipe years ago from a friend, and it’s been a favorite in my kitchen ever since. Old-fashioned divinity candy is sweet, soft, and full of pecans, with…
Canning Plum Jam (A Pretty Recipe for a Late Summer Day)
If you’re nervous about canning, a simple plum jam is a great place to start, and this recipe makes it even easier. With powdered pectin, just three ingredients, and a…
How to Can Tomato Paste (Step-by-Step Guide)
There’s something deeply satisfying about making your own tomato paste.. This is my personal method, refined over many summers of trial and error, and it’s the one I rely on…
Creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe (Easy!)
Made with soft-cooked macaroni, a rich mayo dressing, and a few basic mix-ins, this is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prep ahead. If you’ve been searching for a homemade Hawaiian…
Sourdough Bread with Gruyere and Caramelized Onions
We all love sourdough bread, but what’s even better is adding things to your dough. And this combination is absolute perfection. I know it seems like a lot of steps,…
This Huli Huli Chicken Makes Weeknight Dinners Feel Special
Summer grilling season calls for recipes that deliver big flavor without keeping you tied to the kitchen. This Huli Huli Chicken hits all the right note: sweet from brown sugar…
How To Make A Simple and Frugal Liquid Dish Soap (With Video)
Before we get started, there’s one thing you need to understand: this is not a recipe where you’re buying something premade and diluting it and then adding some fragrance. No,…
Crusty Italian Sourdough Rolls
This crusty Italian sourdough rolls recipe comes together quickly and most of the time is hands-off for rising. They have a crispy outside and soft, chewy inside. Yes, I recommend…
Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Sourdough cinnamon sugar pretzel bites are a crowd pleaser that remind of your teenage years at the mall. But now that you’re all grown up, you can serve them to…
Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Crackers
These cinnamon sugar sourdough crackers are the perfect balance of sweet but not too sweet. It’s a sourdough discard recipe that comes together quickly, and you can make it ahead….
Printable Lemon Coloring Pages
These lemon coloring pages are perfect to brighten up your day. My coloring pages are always free and easy to download. Lemon Tree This detailed coloring page features a large…
How to Grow Really Big Onions in Your Garden
Inside: How to grow big onions at home. Pick a big variety and add lots of water and lots of nitrogen. Even if you don’t have a farm, you can…
How To Can Whole Tomatoes: A Pantry Staple You’ll Make Every Summer
Even if you aren’t into canned veggies, everyone needs canned tomatoes. And whole canned tomatoes are my fave, the beginning of all the best pasta sauces. Here’s how to get…
13 Fun 4th of July Party Recipes
It’s my favorite holiday, and for all the silliest reasons. I love the colors, the heat, the long days, the fireworks, all of it. And even though we don’t think…
Printable Cherry Coloring Pages
These free cherry coloring pages let you enjoy this summer fruit no matter what season it is. These coloring pages have a range of designs and are easy to download….
How to Make Tomato Powder from Leftover Skins (A Frugal Favorite)
If you’re wondering why you would want to make tomato powder, the simplest answer is: salad dressing! It’s a key ingredient in my very favorite homemade dressing (and a delicious…
Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Quick Bread
Like a coffee cake, but easier! This sourdough cinnamon quick bread uses a full cup of sourdough discard, mixes up in minutes, and is just the thing with a big…
Free Baby Farm Animal Coloring Pages
These free baby farm animal coloring pages are perfect for kids (and adults 😉) who love animals. They’re fun and easy to print. Coloring pages are still my favorite no-mess…
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