by Texas Homesteader ~
You say you need some salsa for a recipe but don’t have any in the pantry? Don’t run to the store! Here’s an easy substitute using just a can of diced tomatoes, a few minced vegetables & lime juice.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Beef stew is a comfort food for sure. And I use a simple homemade dry-seasoning mix when I make beef stew, or even just to add flavor to other hearty soups.
It’s comprised of just a few standard pantry ingredients and gives your stew the thick savory flavor you love. Plus it gives you control over salt content too.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Deep purple Concord grapes make a very flavorful homemade grape jelly. I’m sharing the lazy-cook’s way to make simple grape jelly without adding pectin. I’m even including the easiest way to preserve it longer-term by simple water-bath canning. Delicious, homemade and makes a great gift idea too.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Sour cream is something I enjoy from time to time, although RancherMan’s never been a fan.
So instead of buying it I use my own homemade yogurt and lemon juice to make a healthy substitute for sour cream.
by Texas Homesteader ~
It’s hatch chile season, y’all! I want to put all those delightfully-roasted hatch to good use. So I decided to make a creamy hatch chile sauce with some of them.
Come see how I made this quick & easy Creamy Hatch Chili Sauce.
by Texas homesteader ~
Sometimes I end up with lots of onions at one time and want to make sure they’re all used or preserved before they go bad. You too?
We all know you can chop & freeze excess onions. But I’ve taken it a step further.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I wanted a creamy salad dressing, but I wanted it to be healthy. And fresh. And CHEAP! This is the simple zero-waste salad dressing recipe I came up with. Creamy with a light tang and healthy as can be, loaded with probiotics & vitamins. Made in only 1 minute and absolutely delicious!
by Texas Homesteader ~
You can make faster, easier healthy Homemade Broth in an Instant Pot – literally push-button convenience cooking. Making your own healthy broth has really never been easier! Come see how I make and preserve it.
