Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
Brine + homemade sauce + grilling and oven combo method. This BBQ chicken drumsticks recipe combines all my barbecue secrets. You might think the steps are weird, but when you…
Fresh Strawberry Sourdough Muffins
Looking for a sweet and classic muffin recipe for strawberry season? These strawberry sourdough muffins are just the thing for a spring morning. With fresh strawberries and a lemon-sugar topping…
Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs (Oven to Grill Method)
If I had to pick one summer recipe that always gets compliments, it’s these baby back ribs. I’ve used different rubs, sauces, and cooking methods for years before landing on this oven-to-grill…
Orange Marmalade for Canning
This simple recipe for canning orange marmalade is easier than you think, and it brings a burst of sunshine to your kitchen. This is one of my favorite waterbath canning…
Heritage Farmhouse White Sourdough Bread
This farmhouse white sourdough sandwich loaf is the kind of bread that would make your grandmother proud. But don’t worry, I’ve simplified it for your modern kitchen. And it’ll save…
How to Make Sweet-Tart Blackberry Pie Filling
I’ll show you how to make a beautiful blackberry pie filling perfect for pies, cobblers, or even pouring over ice cream. Using clear jel instead of cornstarch is important to…
Cool & Creamy Vanilla Cream Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust
This no-bake vanilla cream pie is one of our favorites: cool, creamy, and super easy to make. Almost like a light no-bake cheesecake, you’ll love the graham cracker crust and the creamy…
Quick Hot Dog Chili
Hot dogs are good. Hot dogs with delicious toppings are better. And when you need to turn the simplest of dinners into something amazing, this hot dog chili recipe is…
No-Roll Sourdough Crackers
These easy, no-roll sourdough discard crackers are the perfect solution when you want to make something out of nothing. They are simple to make, crispy, and delicious with your favorite…
Sausage and Zucchini Skillet Recipe
Looking for a quick and delicious summer weeknight meal? This sausage zucchini skillet is the answer. With tender potatoes, savory sausage, and crisp veggies, everyone will love it. But you’ll…
How to Grow the Best Tomatoes (Plus 2 Things to Never Do)
Give them all the sun you can. Bury them super, super deep, and give them tons and tons of room. And really, we could end there. But we won’t! 1….
Soft + Fluffy Sourdough Dinner Rolls
With a little patience and some basic ingredients, you can create soft sourdough dinner rolls that are perfect for any meal. The key to success is to make sure your…
Quick and Comforting: 15+ Everyday Pasta Recipes Perfect for Dinner
Who doesn’t love a good pasta dinner? It’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Explore this collection of easy and delicious pasta recipes that will become…
7 Favorite Vegetable Gardening Books (Non-Boring!)
Inside: The best gardening books for veggies, herbs, and fruits to help you build the harvest of your dreams. You really need these in your home library so you can…
How to Make the Best Cold Process Soap: Super Moisturizing and High Lather
This cold-process shower soap recipe is the best ever. It makes a moisturizing yet cleansing bar with tons of lather. Please read below the recipe for tips on substations, safety,…
How to Grow Zinnias From Seed
Whenever anyone asks me what to grow in their garden as a complete beginner, I always say the same thing: zinnias. A lot of people recommend tomatoes or zucchini or…
How to Host A Cooke Swap: Our Favorite Fun + Frugal Party
Inside: How to host a cookie swap, a non-overwhelming way to host a fun gathering. Everyone brings a cookie to share, they eat snacks, they leave. You can do this!…
How To Create a Custom Cleaning Schedule That’s Simple and Realistic
Inside: Ditch the premade checklists and create your own custom cleaning schedule. It’s always easier to do things when you plan first, and a plan is always best when it’s…
50 Next-Level Frugal Tips That Actually Save You Money
Inside: Go beyond the same old tired advice to skip lattes and use LED bulbs. These are next-level frugal tips for the truly committed. I know you’ve already stopped going…
Cream Cheese Cookies
These are super soft (like SUPER soft), tangy, and just the right amount of sweet. They’re simple, lovely, and use basic ingredients. When you love classic cookies but want a…
24 Farmhouse Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right
Need simple, filling breakfasts? These farmhouse breakfast recipes are my favorites – hearty and delicious. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just your family, you’ll find something to love…
How to Use Sourdough Starter in Any Recipe
Inside: how to use sourdough starter instead of yeast in any recipe by adjusting the hydration levels and allowing for longer rise times. Sourdough can be incorporated into quick breads…
All About Sourdough Starter (Make It, Use It, Maintain It)
Sourdough bread. It’s that crusty, tangy loaf you’ve probably eyed at the bakery or farmers market, wondering what makes it so special. The secret lies in the humble sourdough starter…
A Canning Season Calendar
Inside: How to plan for a year of seasonal living with a canning season calendar. The work of your gardening and preserving will ebb and flow. Here’s what to expect….
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