Kevin Lee Jacobs

Gardening, Recipes & Home Décor Tips

How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash

I’m dreaming of luscious soups, sauces, and savory side-dishes today. Why? Because my butternut squash is begging to be harvested! Here's how to pick, cure, and store this powerhouse of fiber and beta carotene: How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash Wanna see butternut squash growing with gusto on...
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How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash

How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Why bother to freeze bell peppers in autumn? Well, just think of all the time and money you'll save in winter, whenever you need sliced or diced peppers for pizza, chili, and other cold-weather meals! I tackle the freezing job this way: How to Freeze Bell Peppers Wash, rinse, and...
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How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Molasses Whole Wheat Bread

Moist, light, and aromatic, this Molasses Whole Wheat Bread is THE best "healthy" bread I've ever baked. It's an easy thing to mix and knead. Like my Basic White Bread, all you need is a bowl, a loaf pan, and at least one clean hand! Here's the recipe in both...
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Molasses Whole Wheat Bread

Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner

I have three good reasons for sharing this Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner recipe with you. First, it's screamingly delicious. The salmon and its sides -- cannellini beans, sun dried tomatoes, and leafy greens -- are cloaked in a fragrant vermouth and cream sauce. Next, it's a one-skillet meal, just as...
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Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner

Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal

Yesterday, because I needed a vibrant and vivacious accompaniment for some vegan burgers, I baked up a batch of Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal. Are you familiar with these garlicky gems? They taste (and smell!) as awesome as they look. Here's the recipe for this classic first course or side dish: Stuffed...
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Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal

Simple Lemon Loaf Cake

This Simple Lemon Loaf Cake is one of the lemony-est treats I've ever put in my mouth. Lemon zest and pure lemon extract give the cake its sunny flavor and intense perfume. And nothing could be easier to make. The only equipment you'll need is a bowl, a whisk, and...
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Simple Lemon Loaf Cake

Green Bean Gratin

Looking for a delicious new way to enjoy green beans? Make my Green Bean Gratin! I'm talking about tender beans, a velvety Swiss cheese sauce (a/k/a "Sauce Mornay"), and a crisp lid of buttery breadcrumbs. To turn this sexy side dish into a magnificent main course, just add cubed ham,...
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Green Bean Gratin

How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash

I’m dreaming of luscious soups, sauces, and savory side-dishes today. Why? Because my butternut squash is begging to be harvested! Here's how to pick, cure, and store this powerhouse of fiber and beta carotene: How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash Wanna … [Read more...]

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How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Why bother to freeze bell peppers in autumn? Well, just think of all the time and money you'll save in winter, whenever you need sliced or diced peppers for pizza, chili, and other cold-weather meals! I tackle the freezing job this way: How to Freeze Bell … [Read more...]

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Freezer Meal: Bacon and Egg Breakfast Wraps

Too sleepy to prepare a proper breakfast in the morning? Do what I've recently been doing, and make and freeze a batch of gluten-free Bacon and Egg Breakfast Wraps! Pop a frozen wrap in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, and breakfast will be settled long before the … [Read more...]

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Binky Meets Avery

Do you remember the sick feral kitten we rescued last month? She's growing stronger by the minute. Last week, we decided it was time for baby Binky to meet Avery, our 3-year-old rescue dog. How'd they get along? See for yourself in this video update: Thank you for … [Read more...]

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Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner

I have three good reasons for sharing this Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner recipe with you. First, it's screamingly delicious. The salmon and its sides -- cannellini beans, sun dried tomatoes, and leafy greens -- are cloaked in a fragrant vermouth and cream sauce. Next, … [Read more...]

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Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal

Yesterday, because I needed a vibrant and vivacious accompaniment for some vegan burgers, I baked up a batch of Stuffed Tomatoes Provencal. Are you familiar with these garlicky gems? They taste (and smell!) as awesome as they look. Here's the recipe for this classic … [Read more...]

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