Red Split Jar Recipes

"Vanilla extract" usually isn't made with real vanilla. The good news is that it's really easy--and affordable--to make your own.

I love broccoli crunch salad, but have loathed the 400 calories per cup of some of my favorites. I've tried multiple times unsuccessfully to create a healthier version that still tastes like my favorite and that helps me enjoy eating these cruciferous powerhouses without the payback. I think I have finally got it.

Kudos to LIBRARYCAT for the initial recipe I found on Sparkrecipes that led me in the right direction. I still wanted something with less calories and sugars. . .and a bigger portion.

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If you love fajitas, but are watching your sodium intake, try this salt-free rub! It lends a complex flavor to meat without the high sodium counts traditionally found in Mexican dishes.

Cranberries are tart and wonderful-and sometimes in short supply. Consider buying a couple bags when you see them; the berries can be stored in the freezer for up to 9 months. Use them to make this easy chutney, an East Indian-inspired condiment that's great alongside roasts, on top of baked potatoes or with eggs of any variety.

Tired of the same old red sauce from a jar? Try this instead.

VERY versatile recipe! Experiment with different extracts and fruits to find your favorite combo! Nutritious cool and creamy breakfast that you can grab and go!

The wonderful thing about refrigerator pickles is that they only take about 5 minutes to prepare, and require ZERO steps of the traditional canning process. A friend gave me this recipe and I just thought I would share it.

I love making this soup throughout the fall and winter. It's filling, healthy and stores well. Perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread.

If you like ranch, you'll LOVE this easy and healthier alternative.

Keep summer's freshest green beans around a bit longer by making quick refrigerator pickles.

Thin boneless pork chops wraped in bacon with a touch of KC Masterpiece Bar B Q sauce

An easy and tasty quick meal.

Crockpot Easy, Flavorful and Filling
only 4 ingredients

This delicious is a hit at parties, and it's so easy to make it's almost embarrassing to share the recipe!

A new taste and look for a plain hard boiled egg. Very popular here in PA Dutch Country

As a participant of a summer CSA (community supported agriculture program), we get varied produce every week. This week was Swiss chard, zucchini and tomatoes. I have alwasy wanted to try making lasagna with zucchini noodles rather than pasta. I figured this was my chance.

For Carol!

This was my grandmothers recipe, she and my dad made the best Pickled Beets.This is the first time I have made them by my self. So far so good. They all sealed, next is to try them. I can't wait.

Jarred spices combine for a zesty rub you can use on chicken, pork, beef or turkey!

Quick and easy, lower sodium alternative to the jar Alfredo Sauce.

Once you try homemade sauce, the jarred just doesn't cut it!

This is a nice alternative to the traditional split pea with ham soup.

A great vegetarian twist on Split Pea Soup.

Like a banana split without all the calories