Recipes Archives - Countryside

Healthy School Snacks for Kids

January 14, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Whip up these healthy school snacks recipes kids will love, perfect for back to school.

Canning Green Tomatoes for Pickles & Preserves

September 19, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Start canning green tomatoes with these ideas and recipes using home-canned tomatoes. Learn how to pickle green tomatoes and make homemade tomato jam or preserves.

How to Cook Spelt Grains

September 17, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Learn how to cook spelt grains and try out two spelt flour recipes: double chocolate chip cookies and spelt sourdough.

Lilac Recipes for Mother’s Day

July 25, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Try out these edible lilac recipes, which are excellent for Mother’s Day and beyond; any lilac bush varieties will work when infusing or baking with lilacs.

Best Make-Ahead Meals

July 24, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Create the best make-ahead meals with these four easy recipes. These make-ahead dinner recipes include delicious grilled steak, meaty baked beans, orzo salad, and Key lime cheesecake.

How to Purée Baby Food

June 19, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Recipes

Create a healthy alternative to store-bought baby purées by learning how to purée baby food and store it. Get a healthy recipe for baby food breakfast.

Best Pita Bread Recipe

May 29, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Make the best pita bread recipe from scratch with this Lebanese pita bread recipe, which easily bakes in the oven and can be stored in the freezer.

How is Maple Syrup Made? Tapping Trees & Syrup Production

April 29, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Recipes

How is maple syrup made? Learn the basics of tapping trees for maple syrup, the equipment and supplies needed, and syrup boiling and production.

Chicken & Turkey Pot Pie Recipes

March 27, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Recipes

Make delicious and easy homemade pot pies with these chicken, sausage, and turkey pot pie recipes.

Quick & Easy Kolache Recipe

March 4, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Recipes

Make delicious kolaches with this quick & easy kolache recipe with fruit filling that is perfect for any potluck or gathering.

What is Muesli? How to Make Muesli at Home

March 3, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Recipes

What is muesli? Learn how to make muesli at home and get different muesli recipes, including almond-cherry muesli and preparing muesli hot or cold.

Making Maple Tree Syrup

February 27, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Recipes

Tapping maple tree syrup is a family tradition in Pennsylvania. Learn how to collect maple syrup and how to make homemade maple syrup recipes.

How to Make Chicken-Fried Steak & Gravy Recipe with Mashed Potatoes

January 24, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Recipes

Learn how to make chicken-fried steak & gravy, understand the difference between chicken-fried steak vs country-fried steak, and get a simple mashed potatoes recipe.