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Best Vanilla Basil Sugar Syrup

Fresh basil leaves are steeped in sugar and water to create a sweet herbal syrup: Best Vanilla Basil Sugar Syrup. Enjoy for mocktails. Oh, Friends, this is lovely for...

Grilling

Miso Marinated New York Steak

Miso Marinated New York Steak recipe uses Japanese miso, made from soy, barley and rice–with a savory umami taste for a rich steak flavor. Summer steak … nothing better....

Canning

Sweet Smokey Zucchini Salsa Recipe

Use up garden tomatoes and zucchini with this Sweet Smokey Zucchini Salsa Recipe, a fresh tomato salsa that yields 26 pints of salsa. Friends, today I’m sharing a classic...

Desserts

Tart and Sweet Rhubarb Curd

Tart and Sweet Rhubarb Curd is a silky sweet/tart spread recipe, delicious on scones or biscuits, or to add to a strawberry trifle recipe. Friends, have you ever made...

Recipes

How to Make Zucchini Noodles with a Peeler Recipe

How to make zucchini noodles with a peeler recipe: Peel zucchini with a peeler; lightly saute in oil. Serve with a cheesy white sauce! Inspired by garden zucchini and...

Desserts

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are baked to a soft bite of goodness–the best chocolate banana muffins. Swap out the walnuts for other nuts! Did you know that my blog...

Latest Recipes

Best Vanilla Basil Sugar Syrup

Miso Marinated New York Steak

Sweet Smokey Zucchini Salsa Recipe

Tart and Sweet Rhubarb Curd

How to Make Zucchini Noodles with a Peeler Recipe

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

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