Making hard cider
By Matt Purkeypile
Issue #143 • September/October, 2013
Hard cider is an American tradition dating back to before the Revolution. In the early days of America, it was as prevalent as beer. Unlike what we teach...
Broiled fish fillet with piri piri sauce
Recipe of the Week
Broiled fish fillet with piri piri sauce
Courtesy of
Richard Blunt
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1 lb. fish fillets
1 1/2 cups white wine
1/3 cup fresh...
Making dandelions palatable
By John Kallas, Ph.D
Issue #82 • July/August, 2003
We've heard stories about how good dandelions are. What one usually hears from enthusiastic wild food promoters is, "All you need to do is find very young...
A few favorite recipes and books
By Ilene Duffy
Issue #110 • March/April, 2008
I was talking with another mom in the produce section of the market the other day. During our conversation, she happened to mention that earlier in her life...
In search of the perfect cup of coffee
By Richard Blunt
Issue #68 • March/April, 2001
As an active member of the worldwide fraternity of "Java Junkies," I feel it is time that I stand up and be recognized for my contribution to the...
Adventures of a 9-pound cabbage
By Katie Martin
Issue #131 • September/October, 2011
Last fall we decided to take a nice Sunday drive through the mountains, an activity we like to do all year long it doesn't even have to...
Pickled chili peppers
Recipe of the Week
Pickled chili peppers
Courtesy of
Richard Blunt
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
Brine:
2 lbs. (1 gallon) fresh, ripe, chili peppers
1 gallon water
2 cups of sea or...
Ashe Torsh
Recipe of the Week
Ashe Torsh
Courtesy of
Callie Musa
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Soup:
8 cups water...
Waldorf salad
Anne Westbrook Dominick
Ingredients
2 cups apples, cored and diced (not peeled)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. sugar
salt to taste
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup diced walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Method
In a bowl, mix the apples and the...
Butterpeas
Recipe of the Week
Butterpeas
Courtesy of
Alice Brantley Yeager
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
3-4 strips of cured, sliced bacon
1 qt. shelled and washed butterpeas
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped...
Dehydrating food
By Kristina Seleshanko
Issue #173 • September/October, 2018
Dehydration is one of the oldest and easiest methods of food preservation. Anyone can easily dry and store almost any food; there are just a few basic rules...
Bean Salad With Fresh Herbs
Recipe of the Week
Bean Salad With Fresh Herbs
Courtesy of
Alicia Abbott
Ingredients
1/2 pound string beans
2-1/2 cups cooked or canned navy beans
1 medium pickling cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons...
Elegant desserts for entertaining
By Jennifer Stein Barker
Issue #48 • November/December, 1997
Early winter is my favorite time of the year to bake up a storm. Days are short, the weather is either rainy or cold, and it feels...
Triple chocolate cheesecake
Recipe of the Week
Triple chocolate cheesecake
Courtesy of
Tanya Kelley
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
Crust:
1-1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (about 10 cookies)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 of a 1-1/2-oz. chocolate bar
Filling:
2...
