Crock Pot Apple Butter for Canning
When fall arrives, it’s time to go apple picking as a family! The perfect way to use those fresh apples is to make this easy crock pot apple butter recipe. The first time I heard about apple butter, I assumed …
Spices & Condiments
Gluten-Free Spice Mix Recipes
Welcome to the Gluten-Free Spice Mix Recipe area of Happy Mothering.
My spice mix recipes are amazing. They taste great on practically everything, regardless of if it’s meat or veggies.
I buy bulk spices because they’re easier to work and measure. Plus it’s tremendously cheaper to buy in bulk spices vs smaller quantities.
Below you’ll find step-by-step instructions for how to create these spice mixes.
The Most Amazing Strawberry Jam Recipe
It’s incredibly easy to make your own strawberry jam that tastes better than anything you can buy at the grocery store. My easy strawberry jam recipe uses only 3 ingredients for the best homemade strawberry jam you’ve ever tasted. Gone …
Authentic Chimichurri Recipe (Uruguayan & Argentine Steak Sauce)
My delicious Chimichurri recipe combines fresh herbs and spices with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar for the best accompaniment to grilled meat dishes. The first time I tried chimichurri, it was over a decade ago when we …
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Easy Kimchi Recipe
My Korean Kimchi Recipe is easy to make, tastes amazing and uses the traditional fermentation process that produces good bacteria through lacto fermentation. Baechu (Napa Cabbage) Kimchi is a traditional Korean condiment that’s served with most meals like fried rice, …
Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe
Nothing you can buy at the grocery store will ever compare to freshy made, homemade salad dressings. My Tahini Salad Dressing recipe uses simple ingredients for a savory flavor profile that tastes amazing on green salads and more. If you …
Instant Pot Blueberry Jam
Making Blueberry Jam in the Instant Pot is the easiest and most hands-off way to make fresh tasting homemade jam. If you’ve been intimidated to try making your own jams, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how amazing this quick version …
Authentic Mexican Salsa Recipe (Restaurant Salsa Roja)
The salsa roja served at Mexican restaurants has a delicious flavor that’s easy to replicate at home. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can make the best, most authentic Mexican Salsa recipe in minutes. This delicious salsa tastes …
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Fresh Garden Salsa Recipe
If you have an abundance of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro growing in your salsa garden, the best thing you can make with them is this Fresh Garden Salsa Recipe. It comes together in minutes and tastes amazing. I …
Homemade Blueberry Syrup Recipe
This blueberry syrup recipe is easy to make and has the perfect balance of sweetness while preserving the delicious blueberry flavor. When you hear the word syrup, you probably think of maple syrup. My family love maple syrup, but there’s …
Gluten Free Gravy Recipe
Traditional gravy is made with wheat flour, so it’s something to avoid if you follow a gluten free lifestyle. The good news is that you can make the best gravy to serve on Thanksgiving Day or any time of the …
Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe
You’ll never eat cranberry sauce from a can again after making my homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe! It’s the best cranberry sauce you’ll ever taste. The addition of fresh orange juice and peel take the flavor of this cranberry sauce to …
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Learn how to make your own authentic taco seasoning in this easy 5 ingredient spice mix recipe. Making your own taco seasoning lets you control the ingredients, and it’s more affordable than store-bought packets. If you have family members who …
Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
Learn how to make the best Everything Bagel Seasoning in this easy and delicious spice mix recipe. If you love using Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, I highly recommend you try my homemade version! There are so many …
Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
If you’ve been wondering what’s in Italian Seasoning, the ingredients are quite simple and it’s so easy to make! Our amazing homemade blend uses dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, onion flakes, garlic powder, sea salt, parsley, paprika and crushed red …
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe
Learn how to make the best homemade Ranch Seasoning blend in this easy recipe. Use this pantry staple to make ranch dressing, season meats or veggies and more! Making your own homemade seasonings is easier than you might think. My …
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
My homemade dry Onion Soup Mix recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. It tastes great in many types of meals and makes a tasty homemade french onion dip mix too! This special blend of seasonings can be used …
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Learn how to make the best Cajun Seasoning blend in this easy spice mix recipe. This DIY creole substitute tastes better than Tony Chachere’s, Louisiana, Slap Ya Mama and other store bought brands. Try it on chicken, shrimp, seafood, veggies, …
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe
All you need are a handful of basic ingredients to make the best homemade ranch dressing recipe. It’s just like the ranch served at restaurants and will pair perfectly with your favorite green salad. Ranch dressing has always been the …
Easy Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Fresh cilantro (aka coriander) is one of my favorite herbs, so I love using it to make Cilantro Pesto instead of using fresh basil. If you haven’t had it before, cilantro pesto is a yummy twist on traditional basil pesto …
How To Make Chicken Stock
Chicken stock is one of the easiest kitchen basics to make at home. All you need are chicken bones, water, sea salt and apple cider vinegar to make several quarts of stock. Save your leftover chicken bones and carcasses in …
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
It’s that time of year… fall is here and pumpkin spice lattes and recipes are flooding our social media feeds. If you’re ready to bake, but your spice cabinet is missing a crucial ingredient – pumpkin pie spice – you’re …
Homemade Poultry Seasoning Recipe
Learn how to make the best DIY Poultry Seasoning from scratch. It’s more affordable than the store bought version! I love making homemade spice mixes and seasonings. Making my spice mixes in bulk allows us to save money and make …
How to Make Sour Cream
Learn how to make sour cream at home using heavy whipping cream and a starter culture. These two simple ingredients work together perfectly to make thick sour cream. This traditional sour cream is made with an active culture of lactic …
Sweet Pickle Relish Canning Recipe
Learn how to make and can the best homemade Sweet Pickle Relish in this easy canning recipe. It’s quick and satisfying to make your own DIY canned foods to stock the pantry. Homemade condiments like this sweet pickle relish are …
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning + Marinade Recipe
Learn how to make the best Jamaican Jerk Seasoning and Marinade at home. It’s easy and tastes great on chicken, beef and even vegetarian dishes! There is something so comforting in the flavors in Jamaican food, and Jamaican Jerk is …
Paprika Chicken Spice Mix Recipe
This Paprika Chicken Spice Mix recipe is easy to make and it’s always a hit! It’s a healthy seasoning rub for chicken baked in the oven, on the grill, in the slower cooker or in an Instant Pot. I love …