Duet: Salsa for Canning / Lost Highway

Duet, Folk/Indie, Sauce/Seasoning, Vegetarian

The food: This year, we planted a pretty large raised-bed garden (it’s about 6 x 18-feet) and our six tomato plants yielded a decent crop. There was no way we could eat them all while they were fresh, so we had to learn a thing or two about canning. We decided...

Pasta Sauce

Gluten Free, Sauce/Seasoning

Pasta sauce out of a jar or can? Ick. In addition to being full of nasty preservatives, the pre-made stuff lacks soul. If you’re a fan of chunky, veggie-filled, and meaty sauce for your spaghetti, manicotti, and other Italian meals, give this recipe a shot. Yes,...

Honey Cinnamon Butter

App/Side/Bread, Gluten Free, Sauce/Seasoning

Almost everything tastes better with butter, and that definitely includes bread and other baked goods. I’ve recently learned about making compound butters, which is just a fancy way of saying mixing stuff into butter. If you like adding a bit of sweet...

Easy Pizza Sauce

Sauce/Seasoning

Why buy pizza sauce for several dollars when you can make your own for a fraction of the price? Bonus: It doesn’t have all the sugar and preservatives of the store-bought junk. This super-fresh recipe is sweet and spicy, and will make a few personal pizzas....

Taco Seasoning

Sauce/Seasoning

Whether you’ve run out of taco seasoning or simply prefer to make your own, use this simple recipe to make it. Combining a few spices you already have in the pantry will give you the perfect mixture for tacos, fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, and all of your...

Honey Mustard Marinade

Sauce/Seasoning

Dress up chicken, beef, or pork before grilling, baking, or frying with this sweet and tangy Honey Mustard Marinade. It’s easy to make using ingredients you probably already have. With less or no garlic, this also makes a great dipping sauce for chicken fingers....