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Pear and Pumpkin Crisp | A craving for the fall flavors of pear, pumpkin, and spices inspired this crisp. The filling is an unusual combination of sweet pears with chunks of tender pumpkin wrapped in a spicy maple syrup. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Pear and Pumpkin Crisp

Curried Turkey Salad | One of my biggest Thanksgiving dinner challenges is finding something to do with all of the leftovers. A good turkey salad is versatile, keeps well, and can be served for lunch, snack, or dinner. This salad's got a twist -- a curried mayonnaise base. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Curried Turkey Salad {from turkey leftovers!}

Sourdough Soda Bread | What if I told you that you could have the same tastiness of the sourdough English muffin but with even less effort? Enjoy and join my victory dance as we enjoy slice after slice of nourishing, whole grain, sourdough goodness! Get cinnamon swirl bread, mini loaves, and even sourdough dinner rolls with this versatile recipe. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Sourdough Soda Bread

45 Homemade Dressings, Sauces, and Seasonings | Want to feed your family safe dressings, sauces, and seasonings without worrying about the ingredients or adverse effects? You need these 45 alternative recipes for additive-free dressings, sauces, and seasonings. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Avoid Additives with 45 Homemade Dressings, Sauces, and Seasonings

Real Food Makeovers for Your Holiday Recipes | Our favorite holiday recipes have had to undergo real food makeovers. Here are simple tips and substitutes to make your favorite holiday and family recipes a little bit more traditional, healthier, and even tastier! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Real Food Makeovers for Your Holiday Recipes

Sourdough Pizza in an Outdoor Pizza Oven (Video) | I'm thrilled to introduce you to my parents, Ibrahim and Martha. Not only do they live in beautiful Montana, they've got this absolutely amazing outdoor pizza oven. I begged just a little bit, and they said yes to filming one of their pizza baking days. Be sure to watch ALL the way to the end... for a laugh! Plus photos from the videos and more info on creating a pizza oven. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Sourdough Pizza in an Outdoor Pizza Oven (Video)

Holiday Cheese Ball: 3 Variations | A cheese ball is PERFECT for holiday gatherings. They're easy to serve and keep well, plus they're upbeat and (can be) healthy and appeal to a large crowd. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

3 Variations of the Traditional Holiday Cheese Ball

Anatomy of a Blended Soup | The sky's the limit when it comes to deciding what to put in your blended soups. Use up any stray produce: an extra potato that didn't get baked, bits of broccoli or red pepper from a party tray, zucchini that's gone soft, wilty herbs that might be thrown out anyway... Anything is fair game. And delicious! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Anatomy of a Blended Soup

These are real food gifts that specifically provide for a need or hearken to a greater gift than just the gift itself. The gifts are a thoughtful ministry to honor and care for the deeper physical and emotional needs of our friends and neighbors. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Homemade, Real Food Gift Ideas To Bless Your Friends and Neighbors

A red mug filled with peppermint mocha and frothy foam on top. Small chunks of chocolate are scattered on the table around the mug.

Frothy Peppermint Mocha {Nutrient-Dense}

Orange Ginger Cookies {with dairy-free option!} | Citrus and ginger blend together so nicely -- especially when paired with a little bit of molasses. And it ain't Christmas until the molasses comes out to play! You get all three in these soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Orange Ginger Cookies {with dairy-free option!}

I'm back answering listener questions. I don't know what I would do without all of you. It's truly a blessing to hear from you and be able to help you figure out this thing we embrace called Traditional Cooking. Thanks for honoring me with your trust. I hope you find today's episode (and the answers) helpful on your journey. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/99

Fermenting Questions Answered (KYF096)

Blossom Cheese {Easy Homemade Soft Cheese} | Since I am nursing a little one and homeschooling, time is not on my side. So I need a simple way to make cheese and add some variety to it as well. So here you are: the easiest cheese to make, requiring little working time and effort, and our favorite variations: Honey Hazelnut Yogurt Cheese Ball and Onion & Garlic Yogurt Cheese. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Blossom Cheese {Easy Homemade Soft Cheese}

How To Cook Pastured Chicken | Since you and your neighbor aren't "engineering" your chickens to be plump and juicy, you may notice that your pastured meat is sometimes dry or tough after cooking. No one wants to eat dry chicken, especially when you've spent years raising it or quite a lot of money to buy it! Here's how to get tender and juicy pastured chicken. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How To Cook Pastured Chicken {so it’s flavorful & juicy!}

Last year propane was nearly double what we'd paid in the past. So, after considerable research and shopping around, we purchased a Napolean wood burning stove with a cook top. Here are a few of the advantages and disadvantages of heating with wood -- as well as some things we learned when purchasing our stove. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Heating With a Wood Stove

How To Make Cinnamon-Infused Honey {2 Ways} | Did you ever eat red hots as a kid? I loved the spicy cinnamon flavor. I have found a simple treat that tastes just the same but is about 1,000 times better for you. Learn to make cinnamon-infused honey and use it in cooking, natural medicine, or straight off the spoon! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How To Make Cinnamon-Infused Honey {2 Ways}

Allergy-Friendly Cookies {1 Dough, 16+ Variations!} | Allergy-friendly cookies? Introducing your one-stop shop! Now you can make 1 basic dough and turn it into 16+ kinds of delicious, nourishing, and uniquely different cookies. How fun is that!? | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Allergy-Friendly Cookies {1 Dough, 16+ Variations!}

In all my years of cooking outside, I've learned a thing or two. Here are my 8 best tips for cooking over an open fire. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned off-grid cook, I can't wait to hear your best tips. Be sure to share in the comments! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

8 Tips for Cooking Over an Open Fire