Category Archives: Recipes & Cooking

Favorite simple yet delicious recipes in my Texas Homestead kitchen.

Planned Leftovers: Turkey & Dressing (Stuffing) Patties Eliminate Food Waste

by Texas Homesteader ~

After the holiday feast is over, what do you do with all that leftover turkey & dressing? RancherMan loves when I make Turkey & Dressing Patties from them. They’re like Potato Cakes, but using turkey & dressing instead. Come see.

What to do with that leftover turkey & dressing? Make it into turkey & dressing patties. Similar to potato cakes, it's crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. And so good. No more wasted food! #TexasHomesteader

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How To Tell If Baking Powder Is Still Good BEFORE You Ruin Your Recipe

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Don’t risk your recipe turning out poorly by using baking powder that’s not fresh and active.

If you find baking powder in the back of your spice cabinet and wonder if it’s still got any ooomph, this is a quick & easy way to find out using just water.

So don’t chance inactive baking powder ruining your recipe. Do this simple test first.

Do you wonder if that container of baking powder is still good? Here's a quick & easy test to show you whether it's safe to use or you should throw it out. #TexasHomesteader

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How To Pressure Can Homemade Broth: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

It’s easy, inexpensive & healthy to make homemade nutritious bone broth yourself. To preserve broth you can freeze it – or pressure can it to make it shelf stable. 

Don’t be intimidated by a pressure canner, y’all. Canning broth is easy. 

Preserve your homemade broth. Use a pressure canner when canning broth. It's easy and your reward is jars of homemade broth for months #TexasHomesteader

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