Indulge in the perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples with this delightful cranberry apple butter.
Smothered Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts are lightly browned and simmered in a creamy, rich mushroom gravy bursting with earthy flavors of Cajun seasoning, sautéed onions and tender mushrooms.
Homemade Apple Pie Filling with No Clear Jel
Learn how to make and can homemade apple pie filling. This recipe does not use clear jel. This apple pie filling can be used for pies, cobblers and all sorts of recipes.
Caramel Apple Butter – Home Canning
This Caramel Apple Butter is a luscious, slow-simmered spread that captures the essence of fall fall flavors.
Skillet Apple Cake with Lemon Drizzle
This Skillet Apple Cake with Lemon Drizzle is a rustic delight baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.
Skillet Lasagna (with Recipe Video)
This Skillet Lasagna is a simple shortcut version of the Italian classic, perfect for busy nights. Ground beef simmers with a rich tomato sauce, layered with ziti or broken lasagna noodles that cook right in the skillet. The Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses create that signature lasagna comfort without the fuss of layering. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a hearty, cheesy dish that delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes (with Recipe Video)
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes are moist, fudgy, and irresistibly rich, crafted without wheat flour for a treat everyone can enjoy. Gluten-free flour keeps them tender, while deep cocoa delivers bold chocolate flavor. Topped with homemade frosting, they’re perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a simple indulgence. Easy to whip up, this recipe proves that gluten-free can still mean deliciousness in every bite.
The Best Vanilla Frosting (with Recipe Video)
This Homemade Vanilla Frosting made with Mascarpone Cheese is a luxurious topping that elevates any dessert. Silky mascarpone blends with whipped cream and powdered sugar, infused with pure vanilla extract for a rich, velvety finish.
Buttermilk Apple Cake (with Recipe Video)
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Buttermilk Apple Cake, a moist and tender dessert that perfectly balances the tangy richness of buttermilk with the natural sweetness of fresh apples.
How to Pressure Can Chicken (with Canning Video)
Learn how to pressure can chicken at home using the raw pack method. You’ll stock up you pantry, and it is easy to do!
Freshly Milled Fruit & Honey Muffins (with Recipe Video)
These wholesome muffins combine the nutty flavor of freshly milled flour with the natural sweetness of honey and bursts of chewy dried fruit.
How to Can Ground Beef and other Meats (with Canning Video)
Learn how to pressure can Ground Beef, to make it shelf-stable. This can be used for many other meats, as well!
Homemade Beef Bone Broth (with Canning Video)
Making your own homemade beef bone broth is an amazing way to add healthy, delicious flavor to your recipes.
Pizza Joes (with Recipe Video)
Pizza Joes are an Italian twist on the classic sloppy Joe sandwich. Kid and time friendly!
Beautyberry Jelly – Foraging and Canning (with Canning Video)
Learn how to make this delicious jelly from the native American Beautyberry plant.
Cinnamon Roll Challah (with Recipe Video)
The wonderful and comforting taste of a cinnamon roll in the form of a beautiful, braided challah loaf.
Letting Go of the Homestead | A Story of Trust
In this video I talked about the importance of holding things with an open hand.
German Cabbage Soup (with Recipe Video)
This German Cabbage Soup is incredibly simple to make. If you love the caramelized flavor of fried cabbage, you will adore this soup.
How to Make Homemade Apple Pie Filling (with Canning Video)
Homemade Apple Pie Filling is simple to make and a great shortcut for treats and desserts, right from your pantry.
This is Me
Every so often I like to re-introduce myself and share a little bit of the back story behind how I came to who I am today.