Tag Archives: garlic

Basil Pesto – Saving the Harvest

Posted on September 15, 2023 by HelenFern

I’ve never had a lot of luck with basil. The plants were always sparse and sad looking. So this year I planted three – and guess what? They did fabulously. I’ve been using basil in everything!! I’ve preserved some by … Continue reading →

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Easy Garlic Pickles

Posted on August 22, 2023 by HelenFern

Summer is the time to preserve the harvest! I love making jams and pickles – and my kids loved these pickles! Every summer I made three dozen jars and the four of us ate them all – I even entered … Continue reading →

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Skillet Enchilada Casserole

Posted on August 17, 2023 by HelenFern

It’s hard on these hot days to figure out a meal for my family that doesn’t heat the kitchen and satisfies hunger. This dish is cooked in a skillet, is full of flavor and hearty enough to satisfy everyone. Serve … Continue reading →

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Garlic Butter Roast Chicken

Posted on May 26, 2023 by HelenFern

When you roast a whole chicken it makes the house smell delicious and the chicken moist and tender. And rubbing it on and under the skin with seasoned butter makes it amazingly succulent.

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Italian Sausage and Mushroom Pasta

Posted on January 19, 2023 by HelenFern

This delicious meal is very similar to alfredo, but the sauce is more like a gravy. The mushroom sauce is rich and flavorful. All the pan drippings from both the mushrooms and the Italian sausage goes into the rich, flavorful … Continue reading →

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