Sweet, juicy peaches herald the months of August and September. What could be better than a jar of homemade peach jam! Add some jalapenos for a spicy sweet jam and you have a winner!
Peach Jalapeno Jam, THM E, SF, GF, DF
Gluten Free
Preserving Food—Pizza Sauce, THM FP, SF, DF, GF
Preserving Food and large gardens/orchards have been a way of life for my family for generations. Rows of jars lined canning shelves and freezers were full of food by summer’s end.
Tomato products have always be a favorite of many people, including myself to can. Pizza Sauce is a must at our house. This sauce is made without sugar and chock full of veggies. I love to make pizza using sourdough crust! In fact we rarely buy pizza since we prefer this homemade version.
Blackberry Cream Shortbread Dessert, THM S, Keto, SF, GF
The summer herald of fruit is berries! I love all kinds of berries and blackberries is one of my favorites. Blackberries differ slightly from black raspberries as they do a bit of a soft stem in them.
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies, THM S, Keto, Sugar-free, Gluten-free
Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes holiday baking! Baking cookies had always been a part of our family’s Christmas. When I was a young girl, my mother and some of her sisters would get together to bake cookies. Those were exciting times; playing with cousins and tasting all kinds of cookies.
Baked Beans for Canning! THM E, Sugar-free, Gluten Free
Baked beans are a long standing tradition at barbecues, picnics and potlucks. In the off canning season I will pressure can quarts of baked beans to have on hand for the summer months. Homemade baked beans are so much better than bought and you can control what you put in them.
“Taste like Oreos” Angel Food Cake THM S, Sugar-free, Gluten-free, Keto
Angel Food cakes are a fluffy light cake made mostly from egg whites. This “Taste like Oreos” Angel Food is all of that plus it is layered with a creamy filling that will delight anyone taste buds. If you have never tried black cocoa, you will be quite pleased with the oreo taste it gives.
Chocolate Peanut Protein Bar THM S, GF, SF, Keto
What do you get when you combine chocolate and peanuts together? The perfect protein bar! These bars remind me of a candy bars…..and best of all they are good for you! Chocolate Peanut Protein Bars are chock full of protein, healthy fats, and are sugar and gluten-free.
Ramen Noodle Bowl FP or Deep S, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Keto
From a little child and up, I always loved Ramen Noodles. This Homemade Ramen Noodle Bowl has become a favorite of mine. It is chock full of lean protein, veggies, and low-carb noodles. What is not to like about that!!
Chicken Noodle Soup THM FP, DF, GF
Chicken Noodle Soup been a favorite of mine ever since I was a young child. The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Noodle Soup was made with homemade egg noodles, lots of sweet corn, and loaded with carbs. Here is a slimming version that is so tasty and packed full of flavor.
White Chocolate No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes, THM S, Keto, Sugar-free, Gluten-free
Cheesecakes are always so special to serve for holidays meals. These No-bake White Chocolate Cheesecakes are easy to make. Best of all they only takes a few ingredients. These creamy cheesecakes will fool everyone in believing they full of sugar when they are not.
