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Pumpkin Pie from Scratch Recipe
Pumpkin pie from scratch with homemade or canned puree, eggs, sugar, evaporated milk and spices in a par-baked butter crust. A 9-inch pie baked at 375°F.
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Homemade pumpkin pie spice from cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Small batch makes 5 tablespoons, with a guide to swapping it into recipes.
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How to Season Cast Iron Cookware
How to season cast iron cookware: wash, dry fully, wipe on a very thin coat of oil, bake upside down at 450°F for 1 hour, cool in the oven. Plus care tips.
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Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
Cheesy potato casserole: mashed potatoes layered with mozzarella, parmesan, caramelized onion, tomato and herbs in an 8-inch dish. Bake 20-25 min at 425°F.
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Pumpkin Pecan Bread Recipe
Spiced pumpkin pecan bread with pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Makes two 9×5 loaves; bake at 350°F for 65-75 minutes.
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Homemade Baked Meatballs Recipe
Homemade baked meatballs with ground beef, dry breadcrumbs, onion, tomato sauce and dried herbs, baked at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes about 40.
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Old-Fashioned Whole Wheat Potato Bread Recipe
Old-fashioned whole wheat potato bread made with a boiled potato mashed in its cooking water and buttermilk. Makes 2 loaves; bakes 40 minutes at 375°F.
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How to Prevent Moldy Berries with a Vinegar Wash
Slow mold on fresh berries with a vinegar wash: soak in 10 parts cold water to 1 part vinegar for a minute, rinse, dry well and refrigerate airtight.
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Water Kefir Soda Pop Recipe
Water kefir soda pop from 3 cups water kefir and 1 cup fruit juice, sealed in two swing-top bottles for 24 hours, burped, then chilled once fizzy.
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How to Brew Water Kefir at Home
Brew water kefir with 1/4 cup kefir grains, 3 cups de-chlorinated water, organic sugar and a little molasses. Ferment 24 hours, strain, and start again.
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Cast Iron Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Pineapple upside-down cake baked in a 10-inch cast iron skillet: brown sugar caramel, pineapple rings and a vanilla butter cake. 45 minutes at 350°F.
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Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Cast iron skillet cornbread made with cornmeal, flour, whole milk and melted butter. The batter goes into a preheated 10-inch skillet and bakes at 400°F.