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ABOUT JUST A HOME COOK
Ever since I can remember, I was fascinated by different cuisines and flavors. When I finally started to cook on my own, I discovered how much joy I get from watching others enjoy my creations. Today, I’m excited to share those delicious and nutritious recipes with you.
From healthy quick bites to an impressive meal for your friends and family, I'm here to give you the skills and confidence to ace each recipe. Browse my site for flavorful inspirations and don’t forget to subscribe to get new ideas straight to your inbox.
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Crockpot Chili Meatballs and Spaghetti
Crockpot Chili Meatballs and Spaghetti Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or chicken • 1 yellow...
justahomecook2017
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Transplanting our Pepper Plants
We saved our peppers plants for next year! Once we are clear from frost in the spring we will transplant them back into the garden. 🫑...
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Nov 6, 20231 min read


Bolognese Sauce
Bolognese Sauce Ingredients • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 3 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon for tossing the pasta • ½ cup chopped...
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Nov 1, 20232 min read


Sweet Potato Sausage Lasagna
Sweet Potato Sausage Lasagna Ingredients • Cooking spray • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 large yellow onion, chopped • 2 cloves...
justahomecook2017
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Pickled Green Tomatoes
We’re canning green tomatoes with a homemade bread and butter pickling recipe! 😋 #canningandpreserving #canning #greentomatoes #pickling...
justahomecook2017
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Butternut Squash Soup vs. Delicata Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup vs Delicata Squash Soup 💪 Let’s go!!!! 🥣 #buttetnutsquashsoup #delicatasquashsoup #soupseason #fall #garden...
justahomecook2017
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Hot Pepper Flakes
We are in the process of dehydrating our hot peppers for a fresh batch of hot pepper flakes! 🌶️🫙#dehydrating #pepperflakes #peppers...
justahomecook2017
Oct 10, 20231 min read


Cowboy Candy
Cowboy Candy INGREDIENTS • 3 lbs jalapenos, fresh and firm • 2 cups cider vinegar • 6 cups granulated sugar • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric • 1/2...
justahomecook2017
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers INGREDIENTS • 1 pound ground beef • 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided • Heaping ¼ teaspoon baking soda • 3 large red, yellow,...
justahomecook2017
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Canning Season 🫙🫑🌶️🍅🌿🧄
A busy evening of canning what’s left of our tomatoes and peppers! 🫑 🌶️ 🍅 🌿 🧄 #canning #canningseason #canningandpreserving...
justahomecook2017
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Fall Frost Pressure
With falls scare of frost putting pressure on us it might be the last Caprese salad this year. We’re also prepping all of our peppers for...
justahomecook2017
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Red Amaranth Leaf Stir Fry
Red Amaranth Leaf Stir Fry • 1/2 cup farro • 7 ounces red amaranth leaves • 1 onion • 1 tomato • 1 tablespoon of oil • 3/4 cup broth •...
justahomecook2017
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Easy Skillet Spicy Butternut Squash Lasagna
Easy Skillet Spicy Butternut Squash Lasagna Ingredients • 1 box dry lasagna noodles (broken into 2 inch pieces) • 1/2 pound ground...
justahomecook2017
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Homemade Applesauce (Canning)
Homemade Applesauce (Canning) Ingredients • 4 pounds assorted apples • 1/4 cup sugar • kosher salt • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon...
justahomecook2017
Oct 3, 20231 min read


Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash
Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash Ingredients • 2 acorn squash halved and seeded • 2 tablespoons butter softened...
justahomecook2017
Oct 2, 20232 min read


Preserved Tomatoes in Garlic and Basil Oil
Preserved Tomatoes in Garlic and Basil Oil - This is a very easy and delicious way to can tomatoes. The tomatoes can be added to pasta...
justahomecook2017
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Sautéed Delicata Squash with Parmesan
Sauteed Delicata Squash with Parmesan - In a large nonstick pan, heat the olive oil and butter together until the butter melts. Swirl to...
justahomecook2017
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Seed Saving
We are saving seeds from this years crop for next years garden! 🪴 #gardening #garden #growyourownfood #seedsaving #seeds #fyp #foodie
justahomecook2017
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken
Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken Ingredients • 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc • 1/3 cup heavy...
justahomecook2017
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Harvest Time
Harvest time! 😋 It was time to harvest the carrots, parsnips, and beets before the end of our season. The turnout looks wonderful and in...
justahomecook2017
Sep 27, 20231 min read
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