FERMENTING CABBAGE AT HOME (SAUERKRAUT)

If store-bought sauerkraut is a bit too sour for your taste, making it at home is the perfect solution—you can control the level of tartness. Plus, it's surprisingly simple to make and only takes a few basic ingredients.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe is super easy—just toss all the ingredients into one bowl, mix, and bake.

FRESH PEACH FREEZER JAM

 

Freezer jam is a simple, no-cook way to capture the fresh flavor of ripe fruit—perfect for preserving summer sweetness all year long. Unlike traditional jam, it keeps its vibrant color and taste without hours over a hot stove.

FRESH PEACHES AND CREAM PIE

 

When summer peaches are at their peak—when I'm in the kitchen canning peach jam and jelly - I save a few peaches to make this Fresh Peach Pie. But this isn’t your average peach pie. We’re layering bold flavor and creamy texture with a buttery shortbread crust, a smooth cheesecake filling, and a crown of fresh, sweet peach slices. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

STRAWBERRY KIWI FREEZER JAM

 

Is there anything more satisfying than preserving the flavor of fresh summer fruit? This Strawberry Kiwi Freezer Jam is sweet, slightly tart, and bursting with sunshine in every spoonful. It’s perfect on toast, swirled into yogurt, or spooned over vanilla ice cream.

The best part? There’s no need for canning equipment or long cooking times—just a few simple ingredients and a freezer.

CANNING TOMATO SOUP BASE

There’s something deeply satisfying about opening a jar of homemade tomato soup on a cold winter day and tasting the sunshine of your summer harvest. Canning a tomato soup base is a smart and delicious way to preserve your tomatoes — and it gives you a head start on cozy meals when life gets busy.