Preservation

Fermented pineapple jalapeño hot sauce sounds a little fancy, but it’s actually one of the easiest ways to make a small-batch, homemade hot sauce with big flavor. Fresh pineapple, garlic, onion, and jalapeños sit in a simple salt brine for a few days, pick up Read More

Somehow I always end up with a bowl of cherry tomatoes on the counter that all ripen at once. Instead of watching them wrinkle, I turn them into pickled cherry tomatoes – crisp, tangy little bites swimming in a simple apple cider vinegar brine with Read More

If you grew up anywhere near the Balkans, you know ajvar is autumn in a jar: sweet, smoky peppers, a whisper of eggplant, and a glossy finish of good oil. This version follows the classic flow—roast → peel → drain → cook—so you get deep Read More

These candied jalapenos (also known as cowboy candy) are the ideal sweet-and-spicy condiment to spice up your favorite cuisine. They are fiery jalapeno slices in a sugary glaze. Serve with cream cheese and crackers, over sandwiches and hamburgers, or even in salads, grilled meat and Read More