If you are looking for a great way to use up all those delicious garden fresh tomatoes before they go bad then keep it simple and make tomato juice. It is easy to do and the juice can be used as a drink or in a variety of recipes! Having a couple of tomatoes on …
Making homemade tomato sauce is a great way to preserve fresh tomatoes so that you can enjoy the taste of them all year long. Whether you’re cooking up a big pot of pasta, layering a lasagna, or topping a homemade pizza, the taste of a well-made sauce can’t be beaten. Plus, when you make it …
If you’re looking for an easy way to preserve your tomato harvest, then follow these simple steps on how to can diced tomatoes. It is a fantastic way to capture that fresh summer flavor and use it all year round. Tomatoes are incredibly versatile and are used in multiple recipes. From soups and stews to …
If you happen to be looking for an easy, mild flavored salsa recipe that includes detailed instructions for canning, then you’ve come to the right place! Delicious homemade salsa that you can use as a dip with tortilla chips, or to use as a topping for tacos, nachos & more! Although if you prefer salsa …
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homemade pizza, especially when you use pizza sauce that is made with fresh tomatoes. While store-bought sauce options are convenient, they often lack the flavor and freshness that comes from a sauce made from summer’s ripe tomatoes. Whether you have a garden or just picked up some …
Now that the tomatoes are starting to ripen in the garden and are readily available at Farmer’s markets and produce stands it is time to share the best salsa recipe for canning. Although there are several salsa recipes out there, this one is by far the most popular. It is a standard, slightly chunky salsa …
Making your own ketchup is surprisingly simple and easy to do, especially when you make it in a crock pot. In fact, in just 20 minutes you will have all the ingredients prepared and ready to go in the slow cooker. Once the tomatoes cook down and thicken you will have a delicious homemade condiment …
Making salsa from the fresh produce out of your backyard garden can be extremely satisfying, but in order to can it for long term storage you must first know how to safely do so. Having the correct ratio of vegetables to acid and using the proper canning equipment and techniques are the only sure ways …
When it comes to making the best salsa around, it all starts with growing and using the right kinds of tomatoes – and it’s hard to beat the 5 homegrown varieties featured today! If you’ve never had a taste of fresh, homemade salsa, then you are truly missing out! Those store-bought commercial salsas just can’t …