Food Archives

Hickory Smoke Beef Jerky Recipe for a Food Dehydrator

July 14, 2019May 1, 2017 by Danielle Pientka

How to make hickory smoke beef jerky in a food dehydrator without making it too spicy.

Fresh Pumpkin Crockpot Soup

June 5, 2025October 26, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

Crockpot pumpkin soup with bacon bits and cheese in it! YUM!

How to make pumpkin soup in the crock pot with pumpkin from your garden. This is the best pumpkin soup recipe ever and it’s fantastic for a cold day.

Chicken Salsa Chili

July 28, 2019October 10, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

Fabulous Chili Recipe using Salsa, Chicken, and Beans

This chicken salsa chili recipe is lighter than the red meat alternatives, but still packed with flavor and protein.

Spaghetti Squash & Meatball Casserole Recipe

March 6, 2019October 3, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

Yummy Spaghetti Squash & Meatball Casserole

Recipe for a spaghetti squash and meatball casserole. This is a kid-friendly casserole recipe that will be a crowd pleaser.

DIY Mint Extract: An Easy Gift from the Garden

August 26, 2025September 4, 2016 by Danielle Pientka

Simple ingredients for making mint extract.

How to make DIY mint extract using mint from your garden. Mint extract makes a great gift. It’s easy to make and it’s something your friends and family will love to have in their kitchen.