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Stuffed Jalapenos

I suggest buying the jalapeƱos and letting them sit a week to soften (and hotter!). They cook better and don’t have as much of crunch when cooked. Can grill, do in the oven, or even better in the Air Fryer at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. For making a large batch to freeze — lay them…

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We Be Jammin’ Homemade Jam

Homemade jam

Homemade jam flavors thus far: Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Black/Raspberry, Straw/Raspberry, Mixed Berry, Strawberry/Kiwi, Raspberry/Kiwi, Straw/Raspberry/Kiwi, and Black/Strawberry.

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The Evil High Fructose Corn Syrup High Fructose Cor...

What is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Only the most evil ingredient next to trans fat to enter our food and so many of them. Manufacturers are always finding cheaper ways to produce foods unfortunately it’s usually to the detriment of our health. HFCS is no different. “High-fructose corn syrup is produced by milling corn…

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Noisy Pinto Beans

Raw ingredients loaded into the jar of pinto beans

I’ve been experimenting with beans in my pressure cooker and through some trial and error I have made wonderful pinto beans with various meat. I first made some with peppered bacon and the latest I created included ham. First, I soak the beans overnight. Then, using a hot mason jar, add beans to a little over…

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Pizza Stuffers

Pizza stuffers with ingredients

We had these on Christmas Eve as a little snack and they were tasty! Take a pizza dough and roll it out, then cut it into 10-12 squares depending how big the dough is and how much you are going to fill it. Once cut up, add your favorite toppings but no marinara sauce! That…

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Slow Cooked Beef Stew

Beef Stew

I had a bunch of leftover veggies from our Bountiful Basket one week, including these gorgeous rainbow carrots. I got some stew beef at the market and put that in the crock pot with some flour and made sure the meat was lightly coated in flour. I cooked the meat a bit then added in…

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Bountiful Baskets Co-op

Bountiful Baskets

My realtor had told me about a produce co-op she participated in by our house. I had been meaning to check it out but got busy with coaching soccer season #3. One of my player’s parents was telling me about their experience with it as well and so I decided to make sure I tried…

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Chewy Granola Bars

Chewy Granola Bar

These are pretty tasty and cost effective, given granola bars without trans fat or dye are about $3.99-4.99. I get the majority of the ingredients at Sunflower in their bulk section. Also, where I have almond slices and cranberries, feel free to experiment just use the same measurement. I’ve used chocolate covered peanuts and even…

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