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Why bother with all the healthy stuff?  Butter vs. Margarine

Is there such thing as healthy sugar?  Why is natural peanut butter better?

Baking With Wheat Flours     Salt and Sea Salt

Cooking With Whole Grains                  How much fiber is enough?

Enjoying Brown Rice- link to article  Healthy Chocolate?


Below you'll find links to helpful information and tips I've gleaned as I strive to provide healthy and delicious meals for my family, or links to articles that inspired and helped me along the way!
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Canning Recipes

How to Can Your Own Beans

How to Can Your Own Tomato Sauce

Link to article- Canning Milk

Link to article- Canning Your Own
Homemade Convenience Foods

Link to article- Canning Spaghetti Sauce


Helpful links for learning to can:

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/meantohomestead.htm

http://www.gardenandhearth.com/Canning/basic_starter_kit.htm

http://www.gardenandhearth.com/canning/Canning_Instructions.htm
Make-it-yourself Recipes

Homemade Refried Beans
Basic White Sauce- link to recipe
(use in place of creamed soups)
Homemade Pizza Dough
Breakfast Favorites


Peanut Butter granola- link to recipe
Just-Like-Grandma's-Cinnamon Rolls


Recipe Index:
Canning
Make-it-yourself Recipes
Main Dishes & Soups
Breakfast Favorites
Holiday Treats
Sweets
Holiday Treats


Homemade Hot Cocoa
World's Easiest Christmas Candy- link to recipe
Popcorn Balls
Sausage Balls
Homemade Caramel Popcorn
Click here for dozens  more holiday recipes!
Sweets
Barbeque Pecans
Candied Peanuts
Healthier Chocolate Fudge
Peanut Butter Fudge 
Mom's Sugar Cookies
Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies
Homemade Sugar Cookie Frosting
Easy No Bake Blueberry Cheese Cake


Delicious Main Dishes & Soups

Green Chili Casserole
Beef Taco Bake
Veggie & Barley Soup
Creamy Scalloped Potato Casserole
Mini Meatloaf Cups
Comforting Winter Soup
Summer Time Favorites
Grilled Drumsticks

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