Homemade Applesauce Recipe

I am not sure about you, but I do not care for jarred applesauce that is purchased at the store. One might say that I'm a bit spoiled, because I only eat homemade applesauce. Fortunately for me, it is a simple thing to make. It does take time to make DIY applesauce, but it is totally worth it in my opinion.

Ingredients

4-5 pounds of peeled and cored apples of any kind

1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

1/2 cup of water

How to Make DIY Applesauce

Once you have peeled and cored your apples, you'll need to cut them into smaller cubes. This will help them to cook down faster. You can add lemon juice to the mix if you like your applesauce to be a bit more tart. A mixture of red and green apples make for a nice sauce, but that is not necessary. Just use whatever you have on hand. 4-5 pounds of apples will normally make 6 cups. 

Put apples, lemon juice, and water in a pot. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Once it has reached a boil, turn the heat down to about medium. Be sure you watch your pot and don't cook too quickly, or you will burn the apples to the bottom of the pan. As they cook down, they will create their own juice, however if you cook too quickly it will scorch. It is important to cook on medium heat, and not below, or it will ever fully cook. 

Use a fork to test the apples, like you would when making boiled potatoes. When they are soft enough to mash, remove from heat and mash with a fork or hand masher. 

You can then add a few slices of butter to the top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Taste test it and see if it is as sweet as you like. If it is not, then add sugar to taste. 

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How to Handle a Grease Fire

It happens to the best of us; you're in the kitchen and next thing you know, something has caught fire. When you have a fire on your burner or in your oven due to grease, there are a few things you need to do to put the fire out.

The main ingredient you will need to put out a grease fire is baking soda. Do not use water to put out a grease fire or it could cause it to ignite more. Baking soda needs to be sprinkled on the place where the fire is burning. 

Read the full article HERE, for other tips when dealing with a fire in the kitchen. 

Homemade Meatball Recipe

I am not a huge fan of frozen meatballs. To me, they taste too dry and processed. For several years, I have been making DIY meatballs. The first time I ever attempted to make something like this, I did not know what I was doing. It made a huge mess, because I didn't cook the meatballs before I put them in a pot of red sauce. Believe me, I have come a long way since that day. Here is how to make homemade meatballs from scratch.

Meatball Recipe

1 Pound of Raw Ground Beef

2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder

1 Tablespoon Oregano

2 Tablespoons Basil

1 4 oz Block of Cream Cheese

1 Cup of Bread Crumbs

Salt and pepper to taste

2 Slightly Beaten Eggs

How to Make Meatballs From Scratch

Place the ground beef, eggs, garlic powder, oregano, basil, cream cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper into a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix up the beef with the rest of the ingredients until well blended. Pinch off about an 1/8 of a cup of meat, and roll into a ball. Place the balls on a broiler pan or a cookie sheet. Once the entire mixture is turned into meatballs, bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. 

After the meatballs are fully cooked and cooled down enough to remove from the pan, place them in whatever sauce you have prepared for them. These are good to make Swedish meatballs or red sauce and meatballs. 

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DIY Hummus Recipe

I really enjoy eating hummus very often. The price on the other hand, is not something I enjoy. For that reason, I decided it was about time I learned how to make this really simple dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can also have homemade hummus. 

Ingredients:

2 cups chickpeas

1 tablespoon tahini

1 tablespoon garlic

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup water

Method:

You will need to have a food processor or a really good blender to make this recipe. Start by putting the chickpeas in your blender. Fill the processor with the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and a cup of water. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and dip like. You might need to add water to this mixture to get the right consistency. Don't be afraid to add more liquid to make it as soft and spreadable as you like it to be.