Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker Slow-Simmered Homemade Chicken Broth in the Crockpot Ingredients: 1 whole chicken carcass (or 2–3 lbs of chicken bones) 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 1 onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 10 cups water Fresh parsley or thyme (optional) Salt to taste (add after cooking) Directions: Place chicken bones, vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns into a large slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and pour in the water to cover all ingredients. Set the slow cooker to LOW and let it cook for 10–12 hours, or up to 24 hours for a richer broth. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pot. Discard solids and season the broth with salt to taste. Let broth cool before storing. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 hours | Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes Kcal: 35 kcal | Servings: 8 cups #homemadebroth #chickenbroth #slowcookersoup #crockpotbroth #bonebroth #souprecipe #chickenstock #kitchenstaple #fromscratch #slowcooked #mealprepideas #comfortbase #souplovers #slowcookerrecipes #crockpotbasics #nutrientrich #easybroth #noadditives #cleanrecipes #pastinabase Simmering golden magic in my slow cooker today — this Chicken Broth is the ultimate base for all your cozy recipes!

Homemade Ketchup Rich and Tangy Homemade Tomato Ketchup Ingredients: 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) Directions: In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and whisk until smooth. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking. Let the ketchup cool completely, then transfer to a clean jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 20 kcal per tablespoon (approx.) | Servings: Makes about 1 cup #homemadeketchup #tomatoketchup #diycondiments #easyrecipes #saucerecipes #naturalcondiments #homemadesauce #fromscratch #preservativefree #kidfriendly #mealprepideas #tangyflavor #kitchenbasics #spicysauce #sugarbalance #applecidervinegar #condimentrecipes #pantryfriendly #flavorboost #noadditives Say goodbye to store-bought! 🍅 Make this rich and tangy Homemade Ketchup from scratch with pantry staples in under 30 minutes!

Fajita Seasoning Bold Homemade Fajita Spice Blend Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or sweet) 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container or spice jar in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per pound of meat or vegetables when cooking fajitas. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes Kcal: 15 kcal per serving (1 tbsp) | Servings: 8 servings (approx. 8 tablespoons) #fajitaseasoning #homemadespices #mexicanflavors #fajitas #tacotuesday #spiceblend #mealprep #diyseasoning #healthyseasoning #kitchenstaples #glutenfree #lowcarb #texmex #cleaningredients #spicyfood #noadditives #whole30 #paleo #familymeals #easyrecipes 🌶️🔥 Skip the store-bought mix and whip up your own Fajita Seasoning in minutes! Perfectly spiced and 100% clean – your fajitas just got an upgrade! 🌮✨

Homemade Chili Sauce Fiery Homemade Garlic Chili Sauce with a Hint of Sweetness Ingredients: 10–12 fresh red chilies (adjust to heat preference) 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable or sunflower) Optional: 1 small tomato for added body and mildness Directions: Remove stems from chilies. If you want a milder sauce, remove some or all of the seeds. In a blender or food processor, combine chilies, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the blended mixture and stir. Simmer the sauce for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and the raw smell disappears. Taste and adjust salt or sugar as needed. Let it cool before transferring to a sterilized jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes Kcal: 20 kcal (per tablespoon) | Servings: approx. 16 servings (1 tablespoon each) #homemadechilisauce #spicysauce #garlicchili #chilisaucerecipe #hotandspicy #asiancondiments #homemadecondiments #chilisaucefromscratch #smallbatchsauce #saucerecipe #spicyfoodlover #kitchendiystyle #homemadespicy #fieryflavors #easychilisauce #noadditives #naturalsauces #diykitchenrecipes #boldandspicy #zestykitchen 🔥🔥 Add some fire to your fridge! This Homemade Chili Sauce is packed with flavor, heat, and the kind of zing that keeps you coming back for more! 🌶️🧄🍅