Quick pickles, salsas and shelf stable recipes
Pickling and Preserving
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Continue ReadingIts fall and that means pickled beets! With a surplus of harvested vegetables and fruit every year and a desire for fresh wholesome food throughout the year, pickling or preserving is the way to go. Even though I don’t live on a farm (city girl here), I love to have farm fresh fruits and vegetables available all year round. My family and I love pickled anything and I don’t mind the task of pickling. Don’t fool yourself though, it is an arduous and messy process, but worth it in the end. I had a craving for fresh homemade Borscht last…
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Continue ReadingPickled red onions are a tangy and flavorful addition to any dish. Whether you are looking to add a pop of color to your salad or sandwich, or add a sweet and sour element to your tacos or burgers, pickled red onions are the perfect solution. I love to put…
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Continue ReadingIf you want authentic mexican, this is the best restaurant style salsa you will find. It is super easy and very versatile as well. Throw everything into a food processor or high power blender (like a Vitamix or Ninja) and wham! you have a salsa in just a few minutes.…
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Continue ReadingThis is the best homemade salsa in my opinion. It’s ready to eat but it’s also great for canning and enjoying later. The recipe does not make a huge amount of salsa, so if you have an abundance of tomatoes, feel free to double, triple or quadruple the recipe. Canning…