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How to Make Sourdough Starter
Homemade Ranch Seasoning
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
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How to Get Five Meals from One Chicken
 © Liv Friis-larsen / Dollar Photo Club  Making a whole chicken last for several meals is probably something my grandmother knew a lot about. My generation however, may be lacking in this … Read More...
Dehydrated Apple Rings
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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Try this easy method for cooking dried pinto beans in your slow cooker for a cheap and filling meal! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we make … Read More...
Crockpot Baked Sweet Potatoes
My husband and I love our crockpot baked sweet potatoes! I make them at least once a week or more and they never seem to get old. The easiest (& best) way to prepare them is in the crockpot. They … Read More...
How to Stretch Ground Beef Using Oats
Did you know that you can make your grocery money stretch by adding oats to ground beef? I promise you it tastes the same and no one will know the difference. I do this every time I cook ground beef … Read More...
Freezer Apple Pie Filling + Video Tutorial
Mix up a few bags of this Freezer Apple Pie Filling to keep for quick homemade pies all year long! Freezer Apple Pie Filling I had planned on canning some apple pie filling this year, until I … Read More...
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
 This slow cooker hot chocolate recipe adapted from here, comes together quickly and tastes way better than the instant kind. It also makes your house smell like chocolate! What's not to love?! This … Read More...
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
  So far we've harvested two small pumpkins from our garden. I'm so glad we planted pumpkin this year because I've always wanted to make my own puree. It was really simple and I can't wait … Read More...
45 Minute Yeast Rolls
How to Make 45-Minute Yeast Rolls:  Preheat oven to 400.  In bowl, mix water, oil, yeast and sugar.  Let rest for 15 minutes. This is called "proofing" the yeast. Mix in salt, egg and … Read More...