Sprinkle the cucumbers with pickling salt and tumeric. Add water, cover, and let stand in a cool place (70 to 75°F/21 to 23°C ...

Keep this in the freezer to have on hand. The tiny amount of sugar won’t have much effect on your recipe.

Pears are normally sold hard as they bruise easily. They will ripen in a few days at room temperature, but turn woolly if over-ripe. Pears are served cooked or raw, but in either case toss in a ...

These tasty burgers are perfect as an easy mid-week meal, or for a barbecue. In fact, the tomato relish goes well with any grilled meat, from steaks and chops to bangers.

Many canning enthusiasts began with simple recipes like jams and pickles, which have enough acid or sugar to can safely in a hot water bath, and I always recommend the recipes in Back to Basics to ...

This recipe for pear chips is from the section, “Fruit.” Buy this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Chips: Reinventing a Favorite Food. Dessert chips? Of course! Crystallized pear chips ...

Peel the pear, cut into quarters and deseed. Mix all the ingredients for the poached pear, bring to a boil and simmer on low till the pear is soft. Keep aside.

This relish is truly loved in my home. Read more about preserving and how to make tomato relish. Variations: Add about 8 cloves chopped garlic and 1 cup sultanas if wished. If you would like a ...

My aunty Dianne loves to pickle, and chutney, and jam, and relish, and sauce, and even drizzle! Describing it as “the ultimate hobby,” her preserves are a reflection of the garden’s seasonal ...

Subtly spiced with cardamom and ginger, this simple dessert elevates the usual lineup of holiday pies. For a flavor variation, replace the cardamom and ginger with 1 teaspoon chai spice. Total ...