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Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Italian Cuisine, Snacks, Summer Holidays, Vegetables

Giardiniera Italian Pickled Vegetables

We’ve been buying giardiniera (jar-din-AIR-uh) Italian pickled vegetables for years. But, after making these, I will always make it at home. This recipe has a lot of variations to suit your taste or cravings. Vegetables that can be made into giardiniera include cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers (of all colors), onion and celery. Flavor adding garlic […]

kitchen basics homemade vegetable broth
Kitchen Basics, Savory Sauces & Dressings, Soups, Vegetables

Kitchen Basics: Homemade Vegetable Broth

Making homemade vegetable broth is so easy. If you use it often or have room in your freezer to store it, you should try making it yourself. Homemade broth is less expensive and also has less salt in it. You can control the ingredients and the density of the broth, too. The vegetables used to […]

Fall & Winter Holidays, Father's Day, French Cuisine, Gluten Free, Lunch & Dinner, Sides, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mushrooms

Slow cooker garlic herb mushrooms are a tasty side dish with pasta, potatoes, or even on toast. Chewy mushrooms in a delicious sauce are a nice addition to any meal. And since they are made in the slow cooker, you don’t need to hang out in the kitchen while they cook – just turn it […]

irish farmhouse soup
Easter, Gluten Free, Irish Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Sides, Soups, Stove Top Dishes, Vegetables

Irish Farmhouse Soup

The flavors of this Irish farmhouse soup come from warm vegetable broth, potatoes, barley, carrots, leek and onion. Farmhouse soup is delicious and light as a simple broth soup, or you can thicken it for an even heartier meal. My family is Irish American and it is so fun for me to continue to play […]

vegan navy bean slow cooker soup
Gluten Free Option, Lunch & Dinner, Slow Cooker, Soups

Navy Bean Vegan Slow Cooker Soup

I’m a real fan of bean soups. This navy bean slow cooker soup has such good flavors and its aromas will fill your house as it cooks. You’ll need a 4-quart slow cooker or larger. I used my 4-quart and the soup filled it to the brim – and I do mean the very top […]