Month: January 2020

Dehydrated Celery

Leave a Comment / Preserving / By Amanda and Tim / January 9, 2020 February 9, 2020

Dehydrated Celery » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Celery, celery, celery, what can I say, this vegetable fluctuates so much in price it astounds me. One week it will be 97cents, next week it’s 7$, what the heck? I want my celery but I can’t nor would pay that!
So we buy in bulk when it’s super cheap $5 for a 24count case! I dehydrate them cubed, sliced, large for stirfrys and small for soups. Celery is practically all water so they literally turn to nothing once Dehydrated and take up to next to no room.

Dehydrated Celery » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Dehydrate 135F for about 12-14hours.
24 whole celery fits in 2 quart jars, wow! We just love Dehydrating

Love our dehydrator! It’s half the price to leading brands but works just as good!

Dehydrated Garlic

Leave a Comment / Preserving / By Amanda and Tim / January 9, 2020 February 9, 2020

Dehydrated Garlic » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — I love Dehydrating garlic! Some say it’s too strong for inside the house, we don’t find. We love it. These are sliced with my food processor. Which I do the most with the garlic.

Dehydrated Garlic » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Lay out on dehydrating sheets. Dehydrate at 135F for about 8-10 hours.

Dehydrated Garlic » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — 10lbs dehydrated sliced garlic

Dehydrated Garlic » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Ive been making my own garlic powder for years. Doesn’t even compare to store bought this stuff is excellent and gold in my opinion :0)

Love our dehydrator! It’s half the price to leading brands but works just as good!

Spaghetti Sauce

Leave a Comment / Beef / By Amanda and Tim / January 9, 2020 January 19, 2020

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — When we make spaghetti sauce, we go big! We make a huge batch and we freeze for a later day!
2-2 1/2 pounds ground beef, I prefer lean
2 large onions, cut
2 green peppers, cut
8 celery stalks, cut
3 jalapenos, cut
1-2 large carrots, diced
6-8 mushrooms
6 garlic cloves
Italian seasoning
Oregano
Basil
Salt & pepper
6large cans of crushed/diced or whole tomatoes (we prefer scarpones fire roasted ones, any will do!)
6 cans tomato soup
2 cans tomato sauce

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — I like to add all the cut veggies & spices to a bowl.

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Mix well.

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — I use two pots and divide beef up. Brown up the meat for a bit, put half the veggie mixture in each pot. Stir well. Cook for about 6-8minutes.

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — I use two pots and divide beef up. Brown up the meat for a bit, put half the veggie mixture in each pot. Stir well. Cook for about 6-8minutes.

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Then divide all your cans of tomato stuff into each pot. In summer time when tomatoes are a dime a dozen. We use way less canned tomato stuff and make from scratch!

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Stir, and simmer for a couple of hours.

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Stir, and simmer for a couple of hours.

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — We got supper for four made out of this, 5 spaghetti sauce meals for family of 4 (roughly 5cups in each large freezer bag) for freezer and I also made up 8 lunch containers!

Spaghetti Sauce » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — My spaghetti is a big hit in our family! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles

Leave a Comment / Desserts / By Amanda and Tim / January 9, 2020 January 18, 2020

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Does anyone make their own pie crust? It’s really easy.
I use flour, crisco (if I’m running low or out I sub with butter/margarine) but I much prefer crisco for my pie crust. Sugar, salt & ice water.
Pie dough:
2-2 1/2CUPS flour
1CUP crisco
1TSP salt
1TBSP sugar
Ice cold water about 8TBSP
(This makes 2 pie crusts)
Pie filling:
8oz can of apricots with juice, cut up
8oz can of pears with juice, cut up
2TBSP each of cornstarch & cold water, mixed
1/2CUP sugar (optional)
Pinch, cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves
Crumble:
1/2CUP flour
1/2CUP oats
1/2CUP brown sugar
1/3CUP butter or margarine

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Crust:
For your pie crust mix flour, salt, & sugar in bowl. I throw in a whole wack of mini pieces of crisco. Work in with my hands until dough becomes crumbly. You can have bigger and or smaller pieces of crisco in there. Make sure it’s well incorporated.
Filling:
Take another bowl add both cans of fruit with their juices, add sugar, and your cornstarch/water mixture. Mix well. Add in all your spices stir. Set aside.
Crumble:
Mix the flour, brown sugar & oats together well. Then add pieces of butter or margarine. Work in with hands until butter becomes crumbly in everything.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Crust:
For your pie crust mix flour, salt, & sugar in bowl. I throw in a whole wack of mini pieces of crisco. Work in with my hands until dough becomes crumbly. You can have bigger and or smaller pieces of crisco in there. Make sure it’s well incorporated.
Filling:
Take another bowl add both cans of fruit with their juices, add sugar, and your cornstarch/water mixture. Mix well. Add in all your spices stir. Set aside.
Crumble:
Mix the flour, brown sugar & oats together well. Then add pieces of butter or margarine. Work in with hands until butter becomes crumbly in everything.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — You can do two small 6inch pies, one large pie or I did some mini 4inch ones. Roll out your dough.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Place it in your desired pan. Not greased

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Give your pie filling another stir then fill your pie/pies with filling. Now top them with the crumble.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Give your pie filling another stir then fill your pie/pies with filling. Now top them with the crumble.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Bake 375F about 45-55minutes. Til golden brown and bubbly.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Bake 375F about 45-55minutes. Til golden brown and bubbly.

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — We love cooking with cast iron! They slide right out of the pan and clean up so easy! Dessert was enjoyed tonight.
Let us know what you think!

Pear & Apricot Pie Crumbles » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — We love cooking with cast iron! They slide right out of the pan and clean up so easy! Dessert was enjoyed tonight.
Let us know what you think!

Pineapple Cherry Loaf

Leave a Comment / Desserts / By Amanda and Tim / January 8, 2020 January 18, 2020

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — 4CUPS all purpose flour
1CUP white sugar
1TSP baking soda
1TSP baking powder
1TSP salt
3/4CUP oil
1TBSP vanilla
4 eggs
1(8-oz.) canned sliced pineapple in juice, un-drained (save some for top- optional)
1 jar maraschino cherries, cut in halves, well drained ( save some juice & couple whole ones for top- optional)
1/2CUP milk

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Heat oven to 325°F. Spray two loaf pans or I used one large one. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt, mix. Add oil, vanilla, eggs (I have pictured 3 eggs but I used 4), milk and pineapple with liquid, mix until combined. Fold in cherries.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Heat oven to 325°F. Spray two loaf pans or I used one large one. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt, mix. Add oil, vanilla, eggs (I have pictured 3 eggs but I used 4), milk and pineapple with liquid, mix until combined. Fold in cherries.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Spoon into greased pan.
Bake at 325°F. for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — This is optional but I would recommend! 3/4-1CUP icing sugar and some of that maraschino cherry juice. Mixed together. You can make a thicker icing. I prefer it a little runny so I can drizzle over top.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — This is optional but I would recommend! 3/4-1CUP icing sugar and some of that maraschino cherry juice. Mixed together. You can make a thicker icing. I prefer it a little runny so I can drizzle over top.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, place on wire racks. Cool for an hour.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, place on wire racks. Cool for an hour.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — You can put some pineapples & cherries on top. I do it cause it makes it look prettier. Then drizzle icing over everything. This is optional.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — You can put some pineapples & cherries on top. I do it cause it makes it look prettier. Then drizzle icing over everything. This is optional.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — The loaf is just fine without the icing as well. This loaf is loved in our family. Excellent to have with a tea or coffee.

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — What’s your family’s favorite sweet loaf to make?

Pineapple Cherry Loaf » RecipeCollage.com » June 4, 2025 — What’s your family’s favorite sweet loaf to make?