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This ultimate guide will teach you how to freeze brisket properly, whether it’s BBQ brisket, slow cooked or uncooked brisket. Learn how to keep it fresh and flavorful for months on end. If you’re like me, you cannot get enough smoked brisket! Fortunately, or unfortunately, brisket is a huge hunk of beef, so there’s always…
Don’t let your beautiful homemade sourdough go to waste! Learn the best techniques for storing sourdough bread to keep it fresh, from short-term counter storage to freezing options for long-term preservation. If you’re anything like me, you take a lot of pride in your sourdough boules, batards, and bread machine sourdough bread. You’ve got fermenty…
Master this sous vide whole chicken technique for the most tender poultry you’ve ever made, finished with golden crispy skin. This method eliminates dry breast meat while ensuring dark meat reaches perfect doneness throughout. Cooking a great chicken is hard. I don’t care if you’re Martha Stew or Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, herself. Anyone…
Orange vinegar is a great alternative to traditional household cleaners. You can use this cleaner in every room of your house – even the bathroom! It gets rid of soap scum, hard water stains, and dirt without scratching surfaces or leaving streaks behind A few weeks ago, we scored a great deal on California oranges…
These chocolate puffed wheat squares with marshmallows deliver nostalgic Canadian treat flavor in every chewy, chocolatey bite. Made with Dutch process cocoa and gooey marshmallows, these no-bake squares are easier than rice crispy treats and even more delicious. We all remember the toilet paper shortage of 2020, right? Ok, well in 2021, the shortage was…
This Christmas Crack is an easy, irresistible treat you can whip up in only 15 minutes! Crisp saltine crackers are coated in a rich, buttery toffee and finished with a layer of melty chocolate. Sweet, salty, crunchy goodness that pairs perfectly with other holiday favorites like ginger snaps and crushed candy cane cookies. Craving The…
Bake beautifully swirled pumpkin sourdough bread infused with real pumpkin puree, brown sugar ribbons, and tangy cranberries in every slice. This naturally leavened recipe combines fall flavors with traditional sourdough techniques for tender crumb and rich flavor. It’s fall, the leaves are changing, people are pulling plaid out of the back of their closets. Starbucks…
This dark chocolate sourdough bread is rich, decadent, and naturally leavened, perfect for when you’re craving something a little indulgent. With a deep cocoa flavor and chunks of melty chocolate, it’s a bold twist on classic sourdough. Am I the only foodie who collects cookbooks with unbridled enthusiasm? It’s to the point that I’m smuggling…
Preserve your fresh jalapeño harvest with this easy water bath canning recipe that creates tangy, crispy pickled jalapenos perfect for tacos, sandwiches, and nachos. This beginner-friendly method requires just a few ingredients and basic canning equipment. You know you’re in for something when your mom calls giggling. “I’ve got some garden goodness for you!” Later…
Don’t throw away that neglected starter sitting in your fridge, revive your sourdough starter and bring it back to bubbly, active life with this simple feeding schedule and troubleshooting guide. Even starters forgotten for months can be brought back from the brink. Watch Me Revive My Starter! Raise your hand if this sounds familiar… You’re…
Learn how to can fresh cherries in a sweet syrup that preserves their flavor and texture for up to a year of homemade cherry pie filling and dessert toppings. This beginner-friendly guide covers both raw pack and hot pack methods with proper processing times for your elevation. There’s just something about canning that pulls me…
Freezing cherries is an easy way to preserve peak summer flavor without canning or special equipment. This step-by-step guide shows you how to freeze cherries properly, from preparation to storage, so you can enjoy them in smoothies, pies, and baked goods all winter long. It’s the time of year where summer is coming to an…
Learn how to feed sourdough starter properly with 10 essential tips that ensure your starter remains healthy, active, and ready for baking. This comprehensive guide covers feeding ratios, storage methods, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting techniques to help both beginners and experienced bakers maintain a thriving sourdough starter. Can’t get enough of that sourdough tang? The…
Forget everything you thought you knew about meatloaf, this smoked meatloaf takes a classic comfort food to bold new heights. It’s moist, tender, packed with smoky flavor, and easy enough to slide right into your regular dinner rotation. Kids these days just don’t get comfort food, at least not until they taste it. Ask if…
Homemade sourdough pasta is next-level, and it only takes three ingredients! The tang from the sourdough starter discard brings a rich, complex flavor that regular noodles just can’t compete with. I’m a carb junkie. I freely admit it. I am my best self when I’ve been eating carbs. Don’t lie, you’re the same way! You’re…
Soft, chewy, tangy sourdough bagels you’ll never want store-bought again! These classic New York-style bagels have that perfect dense bite and irresistible crust. If you asked 10 people what the best breakfast food is, it’s likely that not even one of them would say “a bagel”. And those 10 people are WRONG. Bagels are an…
Learn how to store sourdough starter long-term in 4 different ways. You can store your starter at room temperature, in the fridge, in the freezer, and dehydrate it too! Pick the one that suits your baking style. You’re done! You’ve conquered all the sourdough recipes on the internet. It’s been a massive success, and a…
Golden, pillowy sourdough focaccia with crispy edges, yes please! This easy, no-knead recipe turns simple ingredients into a masterpiece perfect for dipping, sandwiches, or snacking straight off the pan. I’ve been on a bit of a sourdough tear these past few months. I mean, you might be able to tell by all my sourdough recipes;…
These homemade ground beef jerky sticks are perfectly seasoned, incredibly easy to make, and so much better than store-bought! With a blend of savory spices and a hint of heat, they’re the ultimate protein-packed snack. Best of all, you can make them in your smoker, oven, or dehydrator in just a few hours. Craving The…
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Traeger smoked onions are the precursor to so many delicious foods. Upgrade the humble onion with this (relatively) quick and easy Traeger recipe! I’m all about smoking things. Smoked bacon wrapped Oreos, smoked cake, smoked salsa. These Traeger smoked onions are no different. It’s amazing how throwing some peeled onions on the grill gives them…
Air fryer frozen chicken wings are the bee’s knees. This easy ONE ingredient recipe will deliver crispy, juicy chicken wings to your table in 30 minutes or less! It’s a running joke in this house now. “What do you want for dinner?” “Chicken wings” “Dammit, Kevin!” Seriously, this guy LOVES chicken wings. Saucy wings, dry…
Air fryer pizza rolls are delicious little buns filled with all the pizza goodness you know and love. This easy-to-make recipe includes the option for store-bought crust or a simple homemade crust! My husband has a very interesting palate. He loves fancy food, he loves good food, and inexplicably, he loves frozen pizza rolls. Personally,…
Sriracha powder packs that irresistible spicy tang of sriracha in powdered form. This easy sriracha seasoning can be made in your dehydrator or oven. I married a sriracha fan. He loves sriracha on everything. You can tell because we’ve got lots of sriracha recipes: sriracha salt, homemade bacon jerky, smoked beef jerky, sriracha smoked almonds,…
Spice up everything from margaritas to grilled corn with this homemade jalapeño salt. Vibrant heat meets savory saltiness in every sprinkle. Flavoured finishing salts are so fun. They are a great way to add some complexity to your dish without a whole lot of work. That fact coupled with my constant need to experiment in…
All the magic of s’mores without the campfire! These decadent s’mores cookies are packed with dehydrated marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers for that perfect ooey-gooey bite in every cookie. I’ve spent the past few cold, dark winter nights dreaming of warm lake days. Reminiscing about late nights around the campfire with good tunes and good…
Smoked roast beef transforms an affordable chuck roast into tender, flavorful meat in just 3-4 hours on your Traeger or pellet smoker. This beginner-friendly method uses just salt, pepper, and garlic, no complicated rubs or techniques required. Craving The Recipe Details? What it is: A flavorful smoked roast beef made easy using a chuck roast,…
Ditch the store-bought stuff and make The Best Hot Chocolate Mix at home! This homemade version is ridiculously easy, incredibly rich and chocolatey, and tastes infinitely better than anything from a box. Perfect for winter nights in or packaging up as holiday gifts! Kevy set aside time last summer to build our kids an epic…
Looking for a hearty, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor? This cross rib roast recipe walks you through the simple steps to transform an affordable cut of beef into a tender, juicy roast with rich, savory pan gravy. Perfect for your next family dinner. Craving The Recipe Details? What it is: A tender, richly flavored…
This chai white hot chocolate is pure comfort in a mug! Creamy white chocolate meets warming chai spices in an easy 10-minute recipe that tastes infinitely better than any coffee shop version. Perfect for those winter days when you need something sweet, warm, and absolutely delicious! It snowed last night. Like the first real snow…
Put those leftover smoked turkey bones and carcass to good use with this easy, homemade smoked turkey broth. This broth is rich and savoury and adds the perfect hint of smoke to soups and gravies. You’ve done it! You’ve cooked a damn good smoked turkey and now you’re looking at the carcass thinking… Can I…
Try this incredibly easy no knead bread recipe. This recipe takes the normal rise time from 18 hours to a mere 2. Use your oven, sous vide, Instant Pot, or dehydrator to speed up the proofing process. Check-in on your Canadian friends, ya’ll. We are not ok. We are COLD! After months of reasonable temperatures,…
These honey candied pecans are crisp, toasty, and irresistibly sweet. With just a 3 simple ingredients and almost no hands-on time, they roast into golden, crunchy, perfect pecans. If you’ve been looking for an easy candied pecan recipe, this is the one. Craving The Recipe Details? What it is: Crunchy, honey-sweetened candied pecans with just…