If you’ve got an abundance of jalapeño peppers, this sweet and spicy mustard is a great way to preserve them. The recipe is very easy and, since the jars are processed in a canner, they store for ages. No canner? No problem!
Category: Gifts of Food
recipes for gifts of food treats
Peanut Butter Balls
These Peanut Butter Balls are quick and easy to mix up and no baking is required. Once you roll them into balls, the fun part is deciding how to finish them. The hard part is giving them away.
Potato Bread
This recipe for Potato Bread was featured in the 2007 edition of Food and Drink Magazine. It’s made with mashed potatoes, grated raw potatoes and loads of roasted garlic. Because this rustic loaf doesn’t have any yeast, it has a denser texture similar to a scone. But don’t be fooled by its simplicity. It’s hearty and delicious.
Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Covered Almonds
Imagine a melt in your mouth shortbread cookie with chunks of chocolate covered almonds inside. You can’t buy them from the Shriners any longer but you can now make your own. It took me years to get this recipe right but it was worth the wait.
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Dill Pickles
For those of you who are new to home canning, Dill Pickles are, in my opinion, the easiest pickles to make. The brine is simple, the method is simple and there’s not much that can go wrong. But a few tips and tricks will definitely help so read on if you’re thinking of making the pickle plunge.