Southern Living Little Jars Big Flavors

With Little Jars, Big Smiles, Southern Living puts its unique spin on the age-old art of home canning, with a casual ease that will engage new and old lovers of homemade preserves. Rustic photography and small-batch recipes lessen the intimidation factor for newbies, while modern flavor twists and canning technique updates pique interest among cooks who already know the perks of preserving: capturing the best produce, knowing exactly what's in the jar, and creating unbeatable flavors. Readers will learn how to safely pickle and can, filling the pantry with little jars that bring big smiles all year round. Features include:100+ reliable canning recipes - delicious and interesting, too! - from the South's most trusted kitchen, all tested and updated to address modern food safety concernsEmphasis on small-batch recipes, so you don't get 20 jars when you only need 4, and you don't have to destroy your kitchen to make a pint of picklesHow to can - helpful Q&As that reveal secrets to canning successA "Puttin' Up Party" Planner for hosting a pickle-and-jam session with friends and familyWays to use those little jars - recipes that utilize the items you've canned: tarts filled with or brushed with your Ginger-Apricot preserves, Bloody Mary drinks with okra you pickled, salads and shrubs with your very own Raspberry VinegarThe best jars for sharing and clever ideas for labeling and packing gift jars

"With Little Jars, Big Smiles, Southern Living puts its unique spin on the age-old art of home canning, with a casual ease that will engage new and old lovers of homemade preserves. Rustic photography and small-batch recipes lessen the intimidation factor for newbies, while modern flavor twists and canning technique updates pique interest among cooks who already know the perks of preserving: capturing the best produce, knowing exactly what's in the jar, and creating unbeatable flavors. Readers will learn how to safely pickle and can, filling the pantry with little jars that bring big smiles all year round. Features include: 100+ reliable canning recipes - delicious and interesting, too! - from the South's most trusted kitchen, all tested and updated to address modern food safety concerns ; Emphasis on small-batch recipes, so you don't get 20 jars when you only need 4, and you don't have to destroy your kitchen to make a pint of pickles ; How to can - helpful Q & As that reveal secrets to canning success ; A "Puttin' Up Party" Planner for hosting a pickle-and-jam session with friends and family ; Ways to use those little jars - recipes that utilize the items you've canned: tarts filled with or brushed with your Ginger-Apricot preserves, Bloody Mary drinks with okra you pickled, salads and shrubs with your very own Raspberry Vinegar ; The best jars for sharing and clever ideas for labeling and packing gift jars"--Publisher description.

"With Little Jars, Big Smiles, Southern Living puts its unique spin on the age-old art of home canning, with a casual ease that will engage new and old lovers of homemade preserves. Rustic photography and small-batch recipes lessen the intimidation factor for newbies, while modern flavor twists and canning technique updates pique interest among cooks who already know the perks of preserving: capturing the best produce, knowing exactly what's in the jar, and creating unbeatable flavors. Readers will learn how to safely pickle and can, filling the pantry with little jars that bring big smiles all year round. Features include: 100+ reliable canning recipes - delicious and interesting, too! - from the South's most trusted kitchen, all tested and updated to address modern food safety concerns ; Emphasis on small-batch recipes, so you don't get 20 jars when you only need 4, and you don't have to destroy your kitchen to make a pint of pickles ; How to can - helpful Q & As that reveal secrets to canning success ; A "Puttin' Up Party" Planner for hosting a pickle-and-jam session with friends and family ; Ways to use those little jars - recipes that utilize the items you've canned: tarts filled with or brushed with your Ginger-Apricot preserves, Bloody Mary drinks with okra you pickled, salads and shrubs with your very own Raspberry Vinegar ; The best jars for sharing and clever ideas for labeling and packing gift jars"--Publisher description.

The dinnertime solution for busy cooks who want delicious, down-home meals without spending hours in the kitchen. After a long, busy day, the task of cooking a wholesome meal for a hungry crowd can be daunting. While home-style favorites are comforting, the time spent chopping, prepping, cooking, and serving can quickly turn a feel-good dish into a stressful production. Quick-Fix Dinners comes to the rescue! We've streamlined crowd-pleasing Southern classics and modern fare to bring you recipes that take just 30, 20, or even 10 minutes to prepare, using fresh ingredients, grocery store staples, and easy shortcuts. Bring Big Easy flavor to the table in just 30 minutes with Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, or whip up a savory Barbecue Mac and Cheese casserole in 20 minutes. There are desserts too, including a Prep & Forget Choc-Cinn Latte Cake that can be prepared in just 10 minutes. With a calendar for menu planning and the Southern Living Test Kitchen's seal of approval, you can rest assured that these meals are as delicious as they are easy to make.

The rich farmlands and temperate climate of the South combine to produce a lengthy growing season with as many as two and sometimes even three crops to harvest. Food preservation is a tradition in the Southland, and women from every state in the region have shared their most treasured recipes with you in this book.

Let`s hear it for every busy mom`s new best friend! This all-new cookbook puts the emphasis on fast, family-friendly, and wholesome meals. So Mom can have more time to spend with her family, and less time scrambling in the kitchen. Designed to appeal to picky kids and discerning parents alike, Southern Living Busy Moms Weeknight Favorites features simple yet delectable main course recipes with easy-to-make side dishes that transform weeknight cooking into a meal to look forward to, not something to stress over. Every turn of the page reveals one great recipe after another, with quick tips and mouth-watering photography. 130 Southern Living kitchen-tested recipes were carefully selected for both kid appeal and ease of preparation. In addition, Southern Living food pros and busy moms across the country share real-world advice for getting in and out of the kitchen in a flash, with meals their kids love. Features: 130 easy recipes appeal to the diverse palates of today`s kids Simple menus with quick-to-fix sides round out dinner in no timeGrocery lists take the guesswork out of shoppingNutritional analysis for each recipeRecipes include classic kid cuisine that cooks up super quick.

Forget farm to table restaurants; Fresh Garden Recipes is your seasonal go-to guide that brings your garden harvest to your very own kitchen. Whip up delectable dishes with the ripest, sweetest, zestiest, and juiciest fruits and vegetables that you and your family will turn to season after season. After all, everything tastes better fresh and homemade. Southern LivingÕs new special edition, Fresh Garden Recipes, features 130 homegrown favorites including tomatoes, corn, peachesand more! From Spring to Summer through Fall to Winter, the editors of Southern Living magazine have you covered with the freshest finds throughout the year to create the most savory dishes including Cream of Carrot Soup, Strawberry Mousse Cake, Pancetta and Fig Pasta, Zucchini and Spanish Lasagna, Crab Salsa with Peaches and Avocados, and even Honey-Suckle Cocktails. Enjoy!

The pages of this timeless cookbook from Southern Living come to life like you're sitting around the family dining table, with hundreds of cherished recipes that bring back memories of the best of times with family and friends. The food staff of Southern Living has uncovered and updated a treasure-trove of heirloom recipes that will be relied on for generations to come. These recipes will "stick around" and are staples for family get-togethers, church suppers, and covered dish dinners. They are unforgettable and memory evoking, and thus won't ever go out of style. From an aunt's famous buttermilk biscuits, to country-fried steak, homestyle meatloaf, double-crust peach pie, and homemade bread and butter pickles, over 200 of our highest-rated recipes have been selected for this unique collection of prized family favorites. As more consumers look for ways to enjoy family and home in today's economy, this is a perfect "feel good" book that brings back memories of "the good ole days" and has a classic vintage look but includes all the great flavors and expert advice readers expect from Southern Living. Perfect for the holiday season, this book is a celebration of Southern traditions, filled with all-time favorite recipes like those handed down from generation to generation.