
Parmesan Butter
Basic butter is fine for everyday dining. But when I want to serve guests something a little nicer, I reach...

Fried Dill Pickles
You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...

Strawberry Butter
Spread this simple and sweet three-ingredient strawberry butter on any toast, muffin or scone for a marvelous upgrade.

Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Easy and economical, refrigerator dill pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! —Jake...

Pomegranate Jelly
"For as long as I can remember, my mom has been making this pomegranate jelly and sending us all home...
Spicy Zucchini Relish
I can’t seem to make enough of this zippy, chunky relish. Zucchini creates a nice change of pace from the...

Curry Powder
Making your own homemade curry powder is easier, and tastier, than you think! I think it's much better than any...

Salt-Free Seafood Seasoning
Why buy seafood seasoning when you can easily assemble this tasty blend? Use it in all your favorite seafood recipes...from...

Southwestern Dip Mix
Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...

Seasoned Salt
Our family is self-reliant and likes to make things from scratch—including spices and seasonings. The kids jostle for a turn...

Quince Orange Marmalade
Quince sweetens this marmalade as it simmers and fills the house with its distinctive autumn aroma. It’s great on toast...

Cherry Rhubarb Jam
This tangy sweet spread is "jam-packed" with lots of cherry flavor, plus a hint of rhubarb. My mother gives jars...

Crisp Sweet Pickles
My mom's delicious pickles, a Christmas tradition, are quick and easy to make since they start with a jar of...

Habanero Apricot Jam
This zippy and versatile jam was a blue-ribbon winner at our county fair. I mix it with applesauce as a...

Creole Seasoning
This spicy seasoning adds warmth-in more ways than one!-to the holidays and all year-round. The versatile mix is as good...


Country Chicken and Gravy
Here's a lightened-up take on the classic southern comfort-food dish: chicken and gravy. This recipe has been a hit at...
Orange Cranberry Chutney
"After my mother reminisced about the chutney my grandmother made years ago, I combined a few recipes into this version,"...

Mole Poblano
You'll love this rich, thick mole sauce with it's authentic flavor. The result is well worth the prep. mdash; Taste...

Mint Jelly
This mint jelly recipe is an excellent introduction to canning. With some fresh mint, sugar, lemon juice and pectin, you'll...

Christmas Pickles
A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...

Onion Cheese Sauce
This recipe makes enough to use as smooth, mild sauce on a side vegetable like cauliflower, broccoli or brussel sprouts.—Agnes...

Best Sausage Gravy
This gravy is a specialty among the country folds in our area. It’s the best sausage gravy recipe, especially when...

Strawberry Marmalade
This recipe makes ordinary orange marmalade into something really special! Sometimes I make it using strawberries that I've frozen without...
Drop Biscuits and Gravy
"We enjoy these flaky biscuits covered with creamy gravy not only for breakfast, but sometimes for dinner," reports Darlene Brenden...

Minted Butter
I prefer to serve this mint butter with scones, but it goes well with other breads, too. When I make...


Cranberry Orange Scones
Cranberry orange scones are a decadent breakfast pastry. Add a bit of orange marmalade-infused butter on the side with a...

Rosemary Jelly
This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip...
Homemade Corn Muffins with Honey Butter
I turn classic corn bread muffins into something special by serving them with a honey butter. They're gone in a...

Chili Seasoning
This homemade chili seasoning recipe will be your go-to when you are bringing chili to the party. So skip the...