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How to Blanch Broccoli

September 28, 2019 / Updated October 6, 2019 / By Wendi Spraker

Photo of broccoli chopped and ready for blanching BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

Blanching Broccoli is the perfect way to preserve it, soften it for crudite or pre-cook it for other recipes! It’s EASY, FAST and you already have everything you need right in your kitchen! … [Read more...]

How to Blanch Vegetables

September 27, 2019 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

a close up photo of some sauteed squash for HOW TO COOK YELLOW SQUASH ON THE STOVE

Blanching is a FAST TWO STEP PROCESS for vegetables! You’ll be ready for freezing, party vegetables trays and all kinds of projects when you know how to blanch vegetables! It’s EASY, FAST and you already have everything you need right in your kitchen!  … [Read more...]

How to Freeze ALL Peppers

September 27, 2019 / Updated May 11, 2021 / By Wendi Spraker

Several kinds of peppers on a cutting board

Freezing fresh Peppers of any kind is EASY anda SUPER way to preserve the great taste and low prices of in season Peppers! Besides, when you know how to freeze Peppers, it only takes about 5 minutes!  … [Read more...]

How to Freeze Corn

September 27, 2019 / Updated November 14, 2019 / By Wendi Spraker

man holding lid off of large pot of corn

Freezing fresh Corn of any kind is EASY and a SUPER way to preserve the great taste and low prices of in season Corn! Besides, when you know how to freeze Corn, its a breeze!  … [Read more...]

How to Freeze Bell Peppers

September 26, 2019 / Updated November 14, 2019 / By Wendi Spraker

chopped peppers on a cutting board

Freezing fresh bell peppers is EASY and is a SUPER way to preserve the great taste and low prices of in season bell peppers! Besides, when you know how to freeze bell peppers, it only takes about 5 minutes!  … [Read more...]

Super Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

September 26, 2019 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

A burger of the homemade sloppy joe sauce

READY IN JUST 30 MINUTES! These Super Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes are PERFECT with their sloppy joe sauce that you can make from scratch in no time! … [Read more...]

A Simply Delicious Southern Fried Corn Recipe

September 25, 2019 / Updated April 2, 2020 / By Wendi Spraker

Southern Fried Corn

EASY 20 minute recipe for one of the best Southern Dishes that will ever pass your lips! A simply delicious southern fried corn recipe like this one should be taped to the fridge! … [Read more...]

How to Freeze Blueberries

September 25, 2019 / Updated July 1, 2025 / By Wendi Spraker

labeled quart size freezer bag of frozen blueberries

Freezing fresh blueberries is EASY and is a SUPER way to preserve the great taste and low prices of in season blueberries! Besides, when you know how to freeze blueberries, it only takes about 5 minutes!  … [Read more...]

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