Canned Many

Let me tell you about the salsa that changed my taco game forever! My first attempt at chipotle tomatillo salsa happened during a frantic Tuesday night when my usual red salsa ran out. One bite of that tangy green goodness with its smoky chipotle kick, and I was hooked. This vibrant salsa balances the bright … Read more

There’s something magical about green tomato salsa verde that keeps me coming back to this recipe year after year. That bright, tangy flavor? It’s like summer in a bowl. I first fell in love with this version when my neighbor Maria brought over a batch using tomatoes from her garden – one taste and I … Read more

I still remember the first time I tasted garlic scape jam – it was one of those “where has this been all my life?” moments. The sweet, garlicky flavor with just the right hint of tang had me immediately spreading it on everything from crusty bread to grilled chicken. This magical condiment turns those curly … Read more

Oh my gosh, you have to try these pickled cherry tomatoes! They’re my secret weapon for adding instant pizzazz to boring meals. I first made them last summer when my garden exploded with cherry tomatoes – you know how they multiply overnight? Instead of letting them go to waste, I threw together this crazy simple … Read more

Oh my gosh, you’re going to love this! Canning chipotles in adobo sauce has been my little kitchen secret ever since I discovered how much better homemade tastes than store-bought. There’s nothing like popping open a jar months later and getting hit with that incredible smoky aroma – it instantly wakes up any dish! I … Read more

You know that moment when you stumble upon a recipe that changes your preserving game forever? That was me with this zesty marinated mushrooms canning recipe. I’d been drowning in mushrooms from my CSA box when my neighbor, an Italian nonna with the best pantry in town, slid a jar of these tangy, garlicky gems … Read more

I’ll never forget my first bite of a cornichon – that perfect little French pickle that packs a punch! These tiny, tart gherkins have been gracing charcuterie boards in France for centuries, the perfect crisp counterpoint to rich cheeses and cured meats. I discovered them as a teenager at a Parisian bistro, where they came … Read more

Oh, the magic of homemade Tikka Masala sauce! I still remember the first time I tried canning this rich, spiced delight—it felt like unlocking a secret superpower in my kitchen. Now, instead of running to the store whenever the curry craving hits, I’ve got jars of velvety sauce ready to transform any meal. Canning Tikka … Read more

I’ll never forget the first time I tasted home-canned papaya – it was like biting into sunshine in the middle of winter! Canning papaya became my obsession after that first jar, and now I always keep a stash in my pantry. There’s something magical about preserving that tropical sweetness to enjoy year-round. My kids go … Read more

Let me tell you about my little canning revelation – beef short ribs! There’s something downright magical about popping open a jar months later and finding perfectly tender, fall-off-the-bone meat ready to transform into stews, tacos, or my favorite – straight from the jar with some crusty bread. I got hooked on canning beef short … Read more