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Toppings take this homemade enchilada soup to divinity status. Creamy avocado sprinkled with lime juice and salt, crisp tortilla strips, spicy sliced green onions and fragrant cilantro make this soup a fiesta in a bowl. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Slow cooker enchilada soup is a tasty fall flavor

September 30, 2021
Smoked baked beans with jalapeño and bacon are sweet, spicy, smokey, and will dominate as the favorite at any gathering. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Smoked beans are a scrumptious summer staple

July 31, 2021
Homemade pizza is not only a nutritious offering, the ingredients can be prepped in advance for a quick lunch or dinner option. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Great dough key to pizza done right

June 28, 2021
Quiche. (Photo by Angèle Kamp via Unsplash)

Preserved Home: Quiche is a dish for everyone, and everything

April 30, 2021
Homemade corned beef ready to cook. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Homemade corned beef, flavored to your liking

March 11, 2021
Start with fresh cherries. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Cherries your valentines will love

February 5, 2021
Oats. (Photo by Anshu A, Unsplash)

Preserved Home: Prepare your own oats for a healthy new year trend

January 1, 2021
Pumpkins. (Photo by Freddie Collins, Unsplash)

Preserved Home: Cut the can and promote real pumpkin pie

November 24, 2020
Dehydrate your own apples in dices, slices and rings. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Julian memories cook up apple inspirations

October 7, 2020
Strawberry scraps can be used to make fermented vinegar. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: A pitch for using pits and scraps

August 6, 2020

Preserved Home: The meat of the matter — canning is an economical, tasty option

June 3, 2020
Homemade layered Greek dip makes a substantial number of servings. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Homemade dip can be answer to ‘fake news’ snacks

October 10, 2018
Buffalo chicken “risotto” is a tasty one-pot meal that’s easy to make. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: No wonder why one-pot dishes are deliciously easy

March 6, 2018
Homemade Mexican-style rice can recall fond memories of your favorite hometown Mexican restaurant. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Mexican-style rice recipe recalls fond memories of Fidel’s

October 19, 2017
Old-fashioned homemeade chicken and dumplings. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Dumplings, grits make for old-fashioned deliciousness

June 5, 2017
Broccoli and tomatoes can be used to make flavorful and healthy homemade soups. (Photo by Steven Trousdale via FreeImages)

Preserved Home: Soup up tomatoes and broccoli to win over doubters

February 2, 2017
Lean sausage adds an extra kick to this homemade pumpkin Alfredo sauce and pasta. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Spice up pumpkin with this Alfredo recipe

October 25, 2016
There are several methods to can your own pickles. (Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: In a pickle over cucumbers? Try these recipes

June 29, 2016
Lemons provide a great opportunity for preserving for use in cooking and homemade lemondade. (e_anka, FreeImages)

Preserved Home: Sweeten the season with the tartness of lemon

April 19, 2016
Skip store-bought eggnog and create your own holiday libation for family, friends and guests. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Use your noggin and create your own eggnog

December 20, 2015
Stuffing for turkey can be made ahead of time as part of a pre-holiday planning strategy. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Look forward to the holidays by planning ahead

November 11, 2015
Homemade vinegars can be a flavorful and economical way to brighten salads. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Homemade vinegar can be a real mealtime gift

September 3, 2015
Survivor Stew, a recipe amended from the book “Recipes for Adventure,” allows you to pack a home-cooked meal for a campout. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Make campouts a homey culinary treat

May 23, 2015
You can preserve and use jalapeno peppers in several ways, from dried and powdered to candied. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Today’s hot topic? Creative uses for jalapenos

February 8, 2015
Homemade pickled carrots are a way to introduce the vegetable to children. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Homemade pickled carrots make a tasty treat

December 16, 2014
Cheeseburger twice baked potatoes is a potato recipe that freezes well and makes a wonderful light dinner alongside a salad or a fulfilling lunch. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Putting up with potatoes

November 18, 2014
Butternut squash can be a family favorite in dishes such as macaroni and cheese. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Butternut squash a sign of the season

October 8, 2014
Eggplant, like zucchini, can work well in muffin recipes. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Eggplant — it’s what’s for breakfast

August 30, 2014
An entire watermelon can be preserved in several jars, which can last for a summer treat all season. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Use your melon — preserve it

July 16, 2014
Grinding and freezing meet is a helpful way to plan meals ahead. (Photo by Peter Albrektsen via stock.xchng)

Preserved Home: Nothing wrong with the daily grind when it comes to meal helpers

May 31, 2014
One way to use frozen fruit is cobbler. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Got fruit? Cobble together a treat

April 29, 2014
Homemade sauerkraut is a great pantry staple, and it’s easy to make. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: No need to pucker over sauerkraut

March 28, 2014
Collard greens or kale can make a successful substitute for fresh basil to make winter pesto. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Use collard or kale for great pesto

February 15, 2014
One way to make rice extra special is to make rice pudding. It doesn’t require precooked rice and can be thrown together in the slow cooker in minutes. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Inexpensive and versatile, rice is a treat

January 17, 2014
Out of all the cookies you could possibly make, sugar cookies say Christmas best of all. Cut in shapes such as reindeer, sleighs, and angels, painted with colorful frosting and embellished with sprinkles of all sorts, sugar cookies are the jolliest cookie jar offering. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Bake sugar cookies with royal results

December 16, 2013
Whiskey-kissed pecans. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey-Macklem)

Preserved Home: Warming pecans, frosty cranberries ideal for the season

November 15, 2013

Preserved Home: Don’t be spooked by powdered pumpkin

October 10, 2013

Preserved Home: Show you’re a seasoned roaster

September 10, 2013

Preserved Home: Scrap the throwaway; use leftovers

August 2, 2013

Preserved Home: The wonder of homemade bread

July 4, 2013

Dried citrus can yield sweet result

June 13, 2013
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