Making meals faster and easier comes when we can reduce the workload for preparing meals. Dehydrating the holy trinity to save prep time and freezer space makes this a dehydrating project you must try! I love saving time in the kitchen, and doing mise en place is one of those chores that I want to…
Dehydrate mirepoix and save yourself a ton of prep time in the kitchen. Making a bulk mirepoix mix for the pantry can save you time, but using this twist can take your flavor profile up a notch! Mirepoix (meer-pwah as this Texas girl likes to say it) is the base aromatic blend for hundreds of…
While salt is lovely – it’s kind of boring. Spice up your spice cabinet with this DIY Jalapeno Salt to give your food a punch of flavor and spice! This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read our disclosure policy. Most recipes start with a set…
Don’t let your celery languish in the refrigerator to rot! Dehydrate it to use all year long in everything you already use it for. And a bonus is the awesome celery powder you can make with it that can be a salt substitution with flare! First, let me just put this out there. I hate…
When dehydrating onions, you might notice they turn pink! Here’s why, how to fix it, and why it’s nothing to worry about! There’s nothing like preparing a ton of onions for the dehydrator to make dried minced onions or create your own onion powder and take out a tray to find that many of your…
Wonder why your berries seem to mold when they feel dry enough? That may be because of case hardening. Use these tips and tricks to prevent case hardening when dehydrating fruits and vegetables. Do you ever get frustrated by your attempts to dehydrate food – only to find that while the outside is hard as…
Learn to dehydrate cilantro (aka coriander) to preserve it for its fresh flavor all year long! It’s so easy to do, even if you think it’s a little soapy! While cilantro and parsley are often mixed up for being the same plant, cilantro and coriander are actually the same! Around the world, coriander and cilantro…
Dehydrate spinach and make spinach powder to extend the life of your garden-grown spinach or the great grocery deals you can get! It is one of the easiest dehydrating projects you can do and is so versatile! Do I Need to Blanch Spinach? Blanching isn’t necessary. Spinach, like all greens, contains oxalic acid which can…
Make thick and creamy tzatziki with this shelf-stable mix made from dehydrated cucumbers! Add to a bowl of yogurt, and enjoy! Why make a dry seasoning mix when tzatziki is so easy to make fresh? Simply because of this: You have to do something with the gazillion cucumbers popping up in your garden, don’t you!?…
Create the taste of summer even if it is pouring outside. These dehydrated roasted marshmallow s’mores allow you to create a tasty twist on s’mores, indoors, no matter the time of year! Learning to use dehydrated marshmallows is a great addition to your stackable treat recipes from the dehydrator and will wow friends and family….
Looking for a yummy meal-in-a-jar recipe to use your dehydrated foods? This tasty instant beef and vegetable soup in a jar recipe is easy to put together and store in your pantry! And the secret – it uses frozen foods! Putting together meal in a jar recipes to have handy in your pantry can make…
Dehydrate frozen hash browns (shredded potatoes) to save a ton of freezer space, make them shelf-stable, and have instant potatoes for breakfast hash browns or casseroles whenever you need them! Drying frozen has browns (aka shredded potatoes) seems odd to dehydrate, but the benefits can make pantry storage quick and easy! How to Dehydrate Frozen…
Do you have these 15 essential dehydrated foods in your pantry? These shelf-stable foods can be used for any recipes you already make! Use the list to help create a well-stocked, dried food pantry for your family! These pantry staples are good for year-round use. Of course, you can purchase them in many stores or…
Pumpkin powder from dehydrating pumpkins and other winter squash is an amazing ingredient to have in your pantry to create tasty dishes all year long! If you don’t have an atmosphere that allows for storing pumpkins and other squash, pumpkins and other winter squash, like butternut or acorn squash, can become an ‘eat it all…
Need a way to preserve zucchini so that you aren’t drowning in it over the summer harvest? Here are more than 25 ways to preserve zucchini that will be shelf-stable or freezer compatible to enjoy all year long! Zucchini (or courgettes as the rest of the world knows them) are one of those crops that…
Zucchini chips are an awesome way to use your summer harvest – and replace the unhealthy potato chips you may want to get rid of. There are so many seasoning varieties to do – and I bet you can’t eat just one! There’s always the yearly joke of zucchini showing up on neighbor’s doorsteps every…
