jar of sundried tomatoes with sprigs of thyme in olive oil on wooden table.
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How to Make Sundried Tomatoes at Home

Have an abundance of tomatoes on hand? Make these easy, dehydrator preserved sundried tomatoes at home using this simple recipe. I recently received heaping basket of plump Roma tomatoes from Domino Farms, Located in Accord, NY. These delectable little fruits were picked fresh off the field vines and ready for recipe making! With such a…

pickled red onion in glass jar with thyme herb and juniper berries.
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Savory Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Pickled onions are the perfect condiment adding vinegary flavor to sandwiches, salads and a colorful topping for tacos. This pickled onion recipe is simple, no boil and sugar-free. Fridge pickles slowly infuse and no hot bath canning is needed. Simply mix the short-list ingredients below and indulge in this savory pickled onion condiment. Pickled red…

Bottle of garlic scapes confit, with a cup full of confit next to it, and several stalks of fresh garlic scapes next to it.
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Garlic Scapes Confit

Why do I love this recipe for garlic scape confit? It’s simple and packs a flavorful punch! Miso paste gives this sauce a touch of umami, saturating it with impactful flavor. And this recipe adds a punch of fresh, green garlicky flavor to anything you put it on. This versatile condiment is perfect on everything…

bottle of chestnut orgeat with whole fresh chestnuts strewn about.
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Homemade Oven Roasted Chestnut Orgeat Syrup Recipe in 3 Easy Steps

Oven Roasted Chestnut orgeat is nutty and warm, adding a distinct earthy flavor to cocktail recipes. Make a batch of your own and infuse your drinkable creations with this homemade chestnut orgeat syrups subtle sweetness! Chestnut orgeat is a versatile homemade syrup that serves as a delightful cocktail ingredient. Its nutty and warm profile brings…

roasted chestnuts opened.
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Oven Roasted Chestnuts with Buttery Cinnamon Topping

Roasted Chestnuts are a classic winter treat and this recipe adds a sweet spiced sauce to top it all off. Oven roasted chestnuts with buttery cinnamon topping is so simple to make as scent of toasted nuts fills your home with warming and cozy spices. Don’t be intimated by the hard outer shell of these…

apple cider jam in white cup.
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Savor the Season with Apple Cider Spiced Jam

This spiced apple jam is all of the Fall flavors packed into a cinnamon spiced condiment! Make this for your Thanksgiving Cheese Board and truly indulge in a decadent appetizer offering!

Apple walnut salad with blue cheese and fig vinaigrette.
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Fig Vinaigrette Recipe: in 3 Easy Steps

Try recipe for fruity and savory fig vinaigrette. This salad dressing is the perfect condiment for a harvest salad with crunchy apples, sugared walnuts and salty, crumbled blue cheese. Click thru and make this healthy, winter salad this week!

blackberries on a platter with salad greens and shrimp
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Shrimp Salad with Blackberries, Prosciutto and Mixed Greens with Homemade Apricot Vinegar

This shrimp salad with homemade apricot vinegar is a summer sensation. The blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, combined with juicy shrimp and crisp greens, makes for a satisfying meal. Easy to prep, with the option of homemade or store-bought apricot vinegar, this dish is a refreshing choice for a lazy summer evening.

Bottles of apricot vinegar ready to be stored on a shelf or given as a gift
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Homemade Apricot Vinegar

I’m posting this homemade apricot vinegar recipe just in time to preserve the summer bounty of stone fruit for use later in the year! Click thru for step by step instructions to mix up a batch of your own fruit infused vinegar.

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slice of crostini bread with goat cheese, rhubarb and fennel chutney spread over top, with slices of rhubarb surrounding
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Savory Rhubarb and Fennel Chutney with Mint

Rhubarb Vegetables (yes! Rhubarb is technically classified as a vegetable!) are commonly used in sweet dessert puddings, pies, and crumbles. However, Rhubarb has a distinctive bitter taste that lends itself well to savory cuisine. This savory rhubarb chutney with fennel and mint recipe (located at bottom of this page) is a delicious condiment to add…

row of green ramp leaves
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Ramp It Up: A Seasonal Celebration of Springs Wild Leek

Ramp Up Your Spring Cooking: A Comprehensive Guide to Delicious Ramp Recipes. Ramps are foraged in the early spring and have a flavor profile of garlic and onion. Ramps can be identified by their broad, green leaves, growing low to the ground in wooded areas. Sometimes ramps are referred to as wild leeks, I grew…

bowl of green ramp pesto on brown acacia cutting board
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Savory Wild Ramp Pesto with Anchovy and Pistachio

Ramps: A Bright, Green, Springtime Foraged Favorite Introducing a vibrant blend of flavors, this Ramp Pesto with Anchovy and Pistachio adds a savory twist to your favorite dishes. The pungent ramps, also known as wild leeks, combined with salty anchovies and rich pistachios to create a pesto that’s both bold and filling . Spread this…

Jar with green basil, lime amd white radish
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White Daikon Radish Quick Pickle Infused with Basil and Lime

White Daikon Radish Quick Pickle with Basil and Lime is a simple, crunchy addition to salads, Bahn Mi sandwiches and are hunger satiating can as a delicious, crunchy snack. Flavors of basil and tart lime are infused via brining into the white radish, adding a kick of flavor to any dish you choose to use…

wine glass with cardamom simple syrup in it.
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Cardamom Simple Syrup Recipe

This cardamom simple syrup recipe is a versatile finishing ingredient for cocktails (cardamom old fashioned!), tea, and desserts. Learn how to make this herbal and spicy syrup recipe yourself using fresh green cardamom pods! Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world and rightfully so! The pods are aromatic and a little goes…

Spring Ramp Sauce Recipe
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Spring Ramp Sauce Recipe

Spring Ramp Recipe