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Healthy Snack Recipes

Looking for a from-scratch healthy snack recipe? You've come to the right place! Enjoy my favorite recipes like creamy spinach and artichoke dip, homemade cheese crackers, candied kumquats, crispy rutabaga fries and my fresh fermented salsa recipe.

A white bowl full of fermented salsa garnished with cilantro and a wedge of lime.

Fermented Salsa | Probiotic Homemade Salsa

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A stack of homemade graham crackers on a plate.

Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

Read moreEasy Homemade Graham Crackers
A jar of homemade Greek yogurt with a spoon lifting a bite to show texture.

Plain Yogurt Recipe | Easy Homemade Yogurt With Just 2 Ingredients

Read morePlain Yogurt Recipe | Easy Homemade Yogurt With Just 2 Ingredients
Three homemade chocolate chip cookies on a white plate

Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Read moreEasy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
A glass jar full of Mexican crackers.

Mexican Crackers Recipe

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Bird's eye view of a glass jar full of Italian crackers.

Sour Cream and Onion Crackers Recipe

Read moreSour Cream and Onion Crackers Recipe
Bird's eye view of a glass jar full of Italian crackers.

Italian Crackers Recipe |Crispy Homemade Herb Crackers

Read moreItalian Crackers Recipe |Crispy Homemade Herb Crackers
A glass jar full of sweet and salty crackers.

Sweet and Salty Crackers Recipe

Read moreSweet and Salty Crackers Recipe
Homemade crackers on a cooking sheet and some crackers in a Mason jar.

Homemade Cheese Crackers Recipe (4 Ingredients!)

Read moreHomemade Cheese Crackers Recipe (4 Ingredients!)
Bird's eye view of a glass jar full of Italian crackers.

Homemade Crackers (Ready in Minutes)

Read moreHomemade Crackers (Ready in Minutes)
A jar of prepared homemade muffin mix.

Homemade Muffin Mix Recipe

Read moreHomemade Muffin Mix Recipe
Baked kale chips served in a white bowl.

Baked Kale Chips Your Kids Will Eat

Read moreBaked Kale Chips Your Kids Will Eat
A pint jar full of homemade peanut butter.

Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe - Ready in 5 Minutes

Read moreHomemade Peanut Butter Recipe - Ready in 5 Minutes
One opened and one sealed jar of marinated mozzarella balls sitting on a counter.

Marinated Mozzarella Balls with Garlic & Herbs - Easy 5 Minute Recipe

Read moreMarinated Mozzarella Balls with Garlic & Herbs - Easy 5 Minute Recipe
Candied kumquats in a bowl of yogurt.

Quick & Easy Candied Kumquats Recipe

Read moreQuick & Easy Candied Kumquats Recipe

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

Read moreOld-Fashioned Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe
Zucchini blueberry muffin sitting on an opened muffin liner.

Zucchini Blueberry Muffins

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe Gluten Free Dessert

Read moreOatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe Gluten Free Dessert

Vintage Recipe: Grandma's Easy Oatmeal Macaroons Recipe Gluten Free

Read moreVintage Recipe: Grandma's Easy Oatmeal Macaroons Recipe Gluten Free
Canned pears in a steam canner.

How to Can Pears the EASY Way

Read moreHow to Can Pears the EASY Way
homemade hot cocoa mix in a mason jar with red and white twine and pine cones on table top

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix 3 Ways (From Scratch!)

Read moreHomemade Hot Cocoa Mix 3 Ways (From Scratch!)
A loaf of date bread with a slice served on a white plate.

Grandma's Vintage Date Bread Recipe

Read moreGrandma's Vintage Date Bread Recipe
Cranberry muffins stacked on a white plate.

Old-Fashioned Cranberry Muffins

Read moreOld-Fashioned Cranberry Muffins
Maple Vanilla Baked Pears on a plate.

Classic Maple Vanilla Baked Pears

Read moreClassic Maple Vanilla Baked Pears
Jars of home canned applesauce.

Homemade Applesauce Recipe (+ How to Can Applesauce)

Read moreHomemade Applesauce Recipe (+ How to Can Applesauce)
Granola bars stacked on the counter.

Easy Homemade Granola Bars (Copycat Nature Valley Recipe)

Read moreEasy Homemade Granola Bars (Copycat Nature Valley Recipe)
A woman splitting a blueberry muffin in half.

Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins with Buttermilk

Read moreOld-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins with Buttermilk
Peach muffin on a cutting board.

Bakery Style Peach Muffins

Read moreBakery Style Peach Muffins
A freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffin with a bite taken out of it.

Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins Recipe with Maple Glaze

Read morePumpkin Applesauce Muffins Recipe with Maple Glaze
Baked raspberry cream cheese muffins sitting on a marble cutting board.

Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Read moreRaspberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Close up shot of a double chocolate zucchini muffin.

Bakery Style Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Read moreBakery Style Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Two pieces of avocado toast with poached eggs and goat cheese and marinated sundried tomatoes.

How to Make Avocado Toast

Read moreHow to Make Avocado Toast
Rutabaga fries on a white plate with dipping sauces.

Crispy Rutabaga Fries Recipe

Read moreCrispy Rutabaga Fries Recipe
Bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

Read moreBacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)
1940's Honey Date Square Recipe

Historical Recipes: Honey Date Squares

Read moreHistorical Recipes: Honey Date Squares
Spinach artichoke dip in a baking dish and a hand with a chip taking a scoop.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe

Read moreSpinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe

Historical Recipe: Dried Fruit and Nut "Candy"

Read moreHistorical Recipe: Dried Fruit and Nut "Candy"
Cooked artichokes on a white plate.

Instant Pot Artichoke (Quick & Easy Recipe)

Read moreInstant Pot Artichoke (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Woman in a red and white apron holding a plate of date nut bars. Text overlay says, "Old Fashioned Italian Date Nut Bar".

Old-Fashioned Italian Date Nut Bars Recipe

Read moreOld-Fashioned Italian Date Nut Bars Recipe

Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls with Molasses

Read moreOld Fashioned Popcorn Balls with Molasses
Plate of healthy carrot cookies on table with old newspaper bulletin

Healthy Carrot Cookie Recipe from WW2 & Great-Grandma

Read moreHealthy Carrot Cookie Recipe from WW2 & Great-Grandma
A woman in the kitchen holding up a large zucchini.

144 Best Zucchini Recipes - Ideas for Summer Zucchini

Read more144 Best Zucchini Recipes - Ideas for Summer Zucchini
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Howdy, I'm Melissa!

I’m so glad you're here. This is the place for all of us who loved Little House when we were young and thought Laura was our best friend. It's where we grow dinner in the backyard and think everything looks and tastes better when it comes from a Mason jar. Here, you'll find my favorite from-scratch recipes, herbal remedies and tutorials, and all my gardening tips from my 20+ years of growing and raising our own food.

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Sourdough starter in a jar with a loaf of bread in the background.

How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

A cooked whole roast chicken in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe (Crispy & Juicy)

A white plate with a helping of strawberry rhubarb dump cake and a fork. Text overlay says, "Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake Real Food Style: Homemade Cake Mix & No Jello".

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake without Jello & Homemade Cake Mix

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

A stack of homemade graham crackers on a plate.

Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

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A jar of pickled asparagus with spears on a plate.

Pickled Asparagus Recipe (Canned, Quick, or Refrigerator)

Three jars of strawberry jam hot out of the canner.

Strawberry Jam Without Pectin (Low Sugar Recipe)

Jar of fermented lemons on a counter with a bag of citrus and sliced lemons on a plate

How to Store Lemons (For a Year!) - Fermented Lemons

A jar of fermented pickles sitting on an outdoor table.

Fermented Pickles Recipe|Easy Old-Fashioned Salt Brine Pickles

A basket full of strawberries.

How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

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Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

Feeding a Family on a Budget

Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)

Why Dieting Stops Working After 40 (The Blood Sugar Loop Explained)

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