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Red Bell Pepper & Eggplant Spread: Kosovar Ajvar

Ajvar is a red pepper eggplant spread popular in the Balkan region.  This recipe is a particularly robust version enhanced with a Peruvian hot spice. The video that accompanies the recipe also demonstrates a quick and easy way to roast and peel peppers. This is a perfect low carb spread and is fantastic with salmon …

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Homemade Dandelion Jelly with Elderflower Liqueur

Quick Summary: A floral, honey-like jelly made from foraged dandelion petals, infused with elderflower liqueur. Tastes like spring captured in a jar. Includes tips for harvesting dandelions efficiently and variations using lavender or citrus. Prep: 30 min + 24 hr steep | Cook: 15 min | Makes: 8 jars Jump to: RECIPE | Nutrition in …

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Easy Salt & Vinegar Cucumber Chips – Baked or Dehydrated

Quick Summary: Crispy, tangy cucumber chips dried in a dehydrator or low oven with salt and vinegar flavors. Prep: 10 min | Dry time: 12 hrs (dehydrator) or 3-4 hrs (oven) | Makes: about 2 cups Jump to: RECIPE | Dehydrator vs Oven-Baked | Best Dehydrators for Vegetables | Thickness of Slices | More Preserves …

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30-Minute Pickled Onions for Mexican Cooking

Quick Summary: Quick-pickled red onions that add tangy crunch to carnitas, fish tacos, and nearly any Mexican dish. Five minutes to prep, 30 minutes to marinate, keeps for weeks in the refrigerator. Essential condiment for your Mexican cooking. Note: This post is by my daughter, Tesla Jump to: RECIPE | Uses for Pickled Onions | …

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How to Make Dried Beet Chips in a Dehydrator

Beet chips are one of those snacks that disappear faster than you can make them. Slice thin, sprinkle with salt, dehydrate, and you have a crunchy, deeply colored chip that’s far healthier than anything from a bag. My daughter Tesla discovered beet chips after finding a free dehydrator on NextDoor, and they’ve become a regular …

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