Vegetarian

Dill Pickles

October 3, 2016

It is quite easy to make pickles and they taste much better than those sold at the grocery store. They contain less salt, no colors or questionable ingredients. You can grow dill in your garden, it will be ready to harvest in August and September, along with pickles. I find my pickling cucumbers in public markets, I make a recipe with dill and a recipe of bread and butter pickles. Ingredients: 4 pounds Kirby or Persian cucumbers (No.…

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Desserts

Kefir Popsicles

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Appetizers and Sides

Simply Natural Organic Sriracha Sauce

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Appetizers and Sides Health Tips

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Desserts

Strawberry Jam

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Appetizers and Sides

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

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Snacks Breakfasts

Apricot And Date Oat Bars

Easy and quick to make, gluten and refined sugar-free, these granola bars are full of flavor and nutrients. A very good alternative to sugary cereal or oatmeal for a breakfast change.

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