Dehydrating
Dehydrating
Sweet Corn
I am blessed with a nearby farmers market where I can purchase field fresh corn for pennies an ear. Blanch, cool, cut and dehydrate. I use for quick add ins for soups and stews
Other veggies that I like to dehydrate are Celery, Tomatoes, Peas, Green Beans
I also like to make homemade Crackers and Granola. I will add some of my favorite recipes for you to try Soon!
Pick a Peck of Peppers
When you have more peppers in the garden then you know what to do with... dehydrating is the answer. I use these for chili, soups and stews instead of purchasing expensive peppers in the winter months
Soup Mixes
As a busy homeschool mom, I like to utilize my crock pot as often as possible. I like to make a variety of hearty soups, stews and chili. Having these made up ahead of time saves time if we are rushing out the door to our Homeschool Co-op and know we will be gone all day.
I put all of the necessary ingredients (minus the meat) in the jar. I use a snack zip loc for the spices and use dehydrated veggies too.
These are great to give as gifts, but I keep plenty on hand for our own use throughout the winter.
To make the soups, just add water and diced meat such as ham or beef.
For making the Chili, I soak the beans overnight, bring to a boil in the morning THEN add to the crock pot.
Our favorites are:
Bean Soup
Yellow Split Pea
Beef Barley
Chili
Did you know that you can grind your peppers in a coffee grinder for fresh paprika
FRUIT LEATHER
Fruit Leather made with leftover grape pulp after straining the grape juice.
I added fresh kale and hemp protein powder to add a little extra nutrition