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Preserve your milk with this simple freeze-drying recipe! Fresh milk turns into a powder that can be stored for up to 25 years, making it a convenient option for long-term storage. Great for baking, cooking, or mixing into a glass of milk!
How to Freeze Dry Milk (Powdered Milk at Home!)
Preserve your milk with this simple freeze-drying recipe! Fresh milk turns into a powder that can be stored for up to 25 years, making it a convenient option for long-term storage. Great for baking, cooking, or mixing into a glass of milk!
easy homemade sloppy joes recipe in 30 minutes is the perfect way to use up leftovers
The BEST Sloppy Joes Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
Enjoy a classic comfort food with this Sloppy Joe Recipe! Using whole foods like ground beef, onions, peppers, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard, it’s ready in 30 minutes and is sure to be a new family favorite!
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Canning Homemade Chili (with or without Beans!)
Learn the simple steps of canning chili with this pressure canning recipe for beginners! Keep home-canned chili on your shelf for room-temperature beef storage and easy, ready-to-heat meals. Can chili with or without beans, using beef, turkey, chicken, or pork!
freeze dried eggs are the best way to make and use them for breakfast or brunch
Easy Freeze Dried Eggs + Tips for ACTUALLY using them!
Get the recipe for freeze drying eggs at home! Plus, our favorite recipes using freeze dried eggs, and how to reconstitute them! You can freeze dry them raw, cooked, scrambled, whole, or separated into yolks and white!
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How to Make Freeze Dried Mashed Potatoes (with video on rehydrating!)
Learn how to easily freeze dry mashed potatoes for your own instant mashed potatoes that are shelf-stable and delicious when reconstituted! Use your favorite mashed potato recipe for this process. Plus see exactly how to use them, with a video on how to rehydrate!
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Growing Pumpkins from Seeds: Tips, Tricks, and The Best Variety to Try!
Want homegrown pumpkins for the fall season? Follow our simple guide to growing pumpkins from seed and enjoy a beautiful harvest for Halloween and Thanksgiving.
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How to Can Peaches the EASY WAY!
Step-by-step Canning Recipe: Learn how to can peaches safely and efficiently. Our guide for beginners shows you the ins and outs of water bath canning, including tips for achieving perfectly canned peaches. Make your pantry a treasure trove of summer flavors!
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FREE Meal Planning Tool (Customized to Your Favorite Meals!)
Our automated meal planning tool will allow you to have a custom meal plan, using your favorite recipes, on the fridge in just 2 minutes! No more wondering what's for dinner. Make this meal plan and stay on track for your meal and budget goals! Use for healthy meal planning with ease! Printable meal plan in minutes!
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Easy Blackberry Jelly for Canning (no pectin, seedless)
Learn how to make easy homemade blackberry jelly from fresh or frozen blackberries. This old-fashioned blackberry jelly recipe is made with sugar and without pectin or Sure Jell! You can use this blackberry jelly recipe for canning or for enjoying fresh! Seedless blackberry jam (also known as blackberry jelly) is perfect for any occasion!
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Whole Foods On Sale in March (no coupons needed!)
Get the best grocery savings tips for buying real food in March - without coupons! These foods are on sale or priced lower in March for you to stockup on and enjoy. Perfect for saving money on whole foods!
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Easiest Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips
These simple homemade corn tortilla chips will elevate your next taco night and turn into your favorite snack-time treat. Golden brown and super crispy, serve them with salsa, queso, or guacamole, or turn them into nachos for a game-day meal! Options for baking or air frying your tortilla chips too!
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Super Easy Homemade Corn Tortillas
Learn how to make homemade corn tortillas with just 2 simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time. Soft, rollable, and naturally gluten-free, these corn tortillas will be the star of your next taco night! No special equipment required and perfect for dinner tonight!
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Food To Stockpile During January Sales
January has a lot of really great sales on non-perishable food items. If you're paying attention you can fill up your pantry for a fraction of the cost! Let's take a look at some of the best things to stock up on during January food sales.
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Easy Homemade Mozzarella Cheese (ready in 30 minutes)
This homemade mozzarella cheese recipe will leave you with a ready-to-use mozzarella cheese in 30 minutes! Learn how to make mozzarella cheese at home and never have to buy it again! Perfect for homemade lasagna, homemade pizza, and more! No rennet needed.
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Homemade Ricotta (20 Minutes)
This homemade ricotta cheese recipe will leave you with a ready-to-use ricotta in just 20 minutes! Learn how to make ricotta cheese at home and never buy store-bought ricotta again! Perfect for homemade lasagna, lemon ricotta pancakes, and more!
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