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Sedums in a Shoe
Show off your spring flowers in an old boot!

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

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Blanching Basics for Vegetables
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.

Cook More Efficiently
Get a Second Meal Out of One 6 tips for saving time in the kitchen

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

Favorite Warming Recipes For Winter Meals
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

Freeze the Peas? Yes Please!
Simple tips for freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas, so they'll always taste fresh.

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3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

Learn How to Prepare Onions
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More

What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.

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Cooking tips from Grandma Blanche Bianco
Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.

Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.

Grandma's Cooking How-to's
If you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.

Recipes

Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.


Apricot Stuffed Chops
Apricots make these pork chops extra special.


Macaroni and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is comfort food for the soul.

Chicken and Asparagus Amandine
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.

Baked Eggplant
A flavorful eggplant casserole that's delicious as a main course or large appetizer




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Pickled Peaches

Cream of Asparagus Soup
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.

Crabmeat Spinach Quiche
Try this delicious quiche at your next brunch or luncheon.


Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole
An easy way to make sure you family eats their greens!

Corn and Potato Soup
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!

Grandma's Corn Chowder
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.

Barbecued Spareribs
Sweet and spicy barbecued spareribs with a touch of hot sauce.

Corn and Sausage Chowder
Try this hearty one pot meal to stay warm!

Potato Latke Recipe
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!

Creamed Fish Casserole
This dish is, simply put, an extremely easy one-pot meal ideal for your busy day!

Spanish Rice Skillet
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe is a great Mexican side dish

Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.

Easy Hamburger Pasta Skillet
Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes.

Chow Chow
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!

Mushroom Casserole
This dish is a simple combination of mushrooms, stuffing, & cheese.

Sweet Three Bean Salad
This classic three bean salad makes a great addition to any meal.


Chicken Wing Hors d'Ouevres
If you are serious about chicken wings this recipe not only makes a large quantity, but the flavors in this recipe are fantastic.

Spaghetti Sauce
A recipe for fresh tomato sauce for spaghetti. Recipe ingredients include tomatoes, cumin, parsley, garlic, salt, mushrooms and ...

Corned Beef Casserole
Canned corned beef can be combined with a delicious combination of noodles.

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!

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Fruit Salad

Habanero Prawns Recipe
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.




Zucchini Fritters
Here's a tasty treat that's even better with grated cheese incorporated before frying.


Pepper Steak
This recipe would work well with venison steak also.

Green Tomato-Pepper Relish
Have an abundance of tomatoes from the garden? Try this recipe.

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