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How to make strawberry key lime jam

March 29, 2021

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Strawberry key lime jam is a citrusy twist on the classic. Key limes add a bit more floral flavor and are slightly less acidic than regular grocery store limes. For another unique and delicious jam recipe, try this easy loquat jam.

strawberry key lime jam on antique spoon

Strawberries and limes are good together, just try this strawberry limeade for a refreshing summer sip.

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Filed Under: Canning, Jam Tagged With: canning, fruit, jam, lime, strawberries, strawberry

Fall panzanella salad – a perfect autumn side

September 9, 2020

Colorful fall panzanella salad is full of autumn vegetables like roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. Fresh apples, pecans, and pumpkin seeds give it an extra bit of crunch.

fall panzanella salad in white bowl

Fall salads are some of my favorites. They get earthier, heartier and sometimes, a bit more interesting than their warm weather counterparts.

This one is no exception. There is a ton of flavor going on in this bowl and each bite is better than the one before.

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Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: apple, bread salad, cranberries, dairy-free, fall, fall panzanella, focaccia, fruit, leftovers, onion, panzanella salad, squash, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving leftovers

Easy Fig Jam with Vanilla Bean – no pectin

August 24, 2020

Figs are in season from late summer through early fall, so if you happen upon them at the farmer’s market or the grocery store, get them while you can. This fig jam with vanilla is a delicious way to preserve fresh figs before they disappear. For another easy fig recipe, check out my puff pastry fig tarts.

fig jam in glass jar with fresh figs in background

This jam can also be used as a base for other add-ins – caramelized red onions or bacon for example to make it savory as well. 

Fig jam makes a terrific topping for crostini with a little fresh goat cheese or blue cheese crumbled on top for a quick appetizer or afternoon snack.

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Filed Under: Canning, Jam Tagged With: canning, fig jam, fig jam recipe, figs, fruit, homemade jam, jam

Easy fig tart recipe with puff pastry

August 20, 2020

Store-bought puff pastry makes this fig tart recipe quick and easy. Ready from start to finish in about 20 minutes and individually sized, these tarts are perfect for sharing. A handful of fresh figs, a sheet of puff pastry and a bit of sweetened cream cheese come together to make a delicious and simple dessert.

side view of fig tart recipe with sliced fig on plate

Figs are a favorite of mine. From fig jam to panna cotta with bourbon-poached figs, you’ll find a few fig recipes here. Figs are just barely sweet, but when they are overly ripe can be jammy and have hints of honey.

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: baking, Dessert, easy recipe, fall, fig tarts, figs, Food, fruit, how to, pastry, puff pastry, puff pastry tart, recipes, vegetarian

White wine sangria recipe with peaches

July 1, 2020

Summer is the perfect time to make this light and fruity peach white wine sangria recipe. Warm weather sangrias, like my rosé sangria with summer fruits are best enjoyed well chilled.

White wine sangria recipe with peaches in glass

This sangria recipe is quick and easy, with only 6 ingredients. Pitcher drinks are great for warm, lazy summer days. Make it once and sip all afternoon.

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: cocktails, easy recipe, fruit, peach sangria, peaches, sangria, Summer, white sangria, white wine sangria recipe, wine

Peach Pepper Jam with Hatch Chilies

June 29, 2020

Peach pepper jam combines the sweetness of summer peaches with a bit of spiciness from hot peppers. 

There are so many uses for this delicious peach pepper jam, including a Bacon Goat Cheese Burger.

peach pepper jam with peach, pepper and lemon in background

This jam is super versatile. Slather it on chicken for a sweet & spicy dinner, top a block of cream cheese for a fast appetizer or snack, use it as a spread to give your sandwich a little kick.

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Filed Under: Canning, Jam Tagged With: appetizer, canning, fruit, hot pepper jam, how to make jam, jam, peach, peach jalapeno jam, peach jam, peach pepper jam, peach pepper jelly, pepper jam

Cherry Coconut Rum Slush

June 19, 2020

A coconut rum slush with fresh cherries is a delicious summertime adult drink. With only 3 ingredients, it is easy to make and takes about 5 minutes to blend together.
Cherry Rum Slushie

Slushies are basically a summer staple. Whether they are kid-friendly, or made for the 21+ crowd, they are a great way to stay cool in the blistering summer heat. This is one of the easiest drinks to make with coconut rum.  This drink is one of our favorite summer sips. 

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: beverage, cherry, cocktail, cocktails, coconut, coconut rum, drink, drinks to make with coconut rum, easy coconut rum drinks, easy recipe, frozen drinks with coconut rum, fruit, gluten free, how to, libation, pookspantry, recipes, rum, rum slushies, slushie, Summer

Bourbon Blueberry BBQ sauce

June 3, 2020

This Bourbon Blueberry BBQ sauce will soon be your go-to for ribs. The sweet jamminess of the blueberries, the smokiness of the bourbon and the heat from the peppers come together to make this bbq sauce out of this world. Blueberries and bourbon, like my blueberry bourbon jam recipe, are a match made in heaven.

blueberry BBQ sauce in glass jar with brush

Bourbon BBQ sauce with the sweetness of blueberries pairs well with any kind of pork, especially ribs. It also goes really well with chicken thighs. 

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Filed Under: Condiment Tagged With: BBQ sauce, blueberry, blueberry BBQ sauce, blueberry bourbon BBQ sauce, bourbon BBQ sauce, bourbon blueberry bbq sauce, cooking, dinner ideas, easy recipe, fruit, gluten free, grill, how to, recipes, sauce, Summer, vegan, vegetarian

Black and Blueberry Freezer Jam Recipe

May 9, 2020

Black and Blueberry Freezer Jam is quick, easy and delicious. It is a great recipe for those new to canning, as it doesn’t require much fussing about. For a quick tutorial on traditional jam, check out my strawberry key lime jam recipe.

black and blueberry freezer jam

I like the simplicity of freezer jam because you still get all the flavor of summer fruit,  but it is quicker and easier than sealing everything in a water bath. 

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Mango lime quinoa salad with black beans

May 5, 2020

Quinoa Salad with black beans, mango and lime is one of my summertime go to recipes. It is light and refreshing on a hot day and lasts for days in the refrigerator so I can eat it all week long for lunch. Gluten-free quinoa salads like this Mediterranean quinoa are perfect for meal prepping.

quinoa salad with black beans and mango

This delicious side is not only gluten-free, it is also vegan. It is dressed with a light vinaigrette, which makes it perfect for taking to the park or the beach for picnics or bringing to backyard cookouts.

Quinoa and black beans are tossed with vegetables and herbs for a light and delicious summer salad.

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