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Crunchy Pickled Cauliflower

2 weeks ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

Quick pickled cauliflower made easy! These crunchy cauliflower florets are soaked in a tangy dill brine and ready in just 24 hours—no canning required. This refrigerator pickles recipe is a simple way to preserve fresh cauliflower and add bold flavor to snacks, salads, and sandwiches. Tastes great after a day, and even better after a few. I’m a vegetable gardener, and this time of year, our garden is bursting with fresh cauliflower.
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

2 weeks ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

This Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole is cozy, veggie-packed, and seriously delicious—think fluffy quinoa, steamed broccoli, melty cheddar cheese, and browned breadcrumbs. Doesn’t that sound good? Broccoli and cheese is one of my favorite combos—always has been. Whether it’s my Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli on a busy night or a simple side of Cheesy Broccoli with dinner, that melty cheddar goodness with tender green broccoli just hits the spot.
Crockpot Swiss Chard & White Bean Stew

2 weeks ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

This Crockpot Swiss Chard & White Bean Stew is a one-pot meal made with tender white beans, Swiss chard, and vegetables all slow-simmered in a savory vegetable broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stew is hearty, flavorful, and easy to throw together. I love harvesting Swiss chard straight from our garden, and this crockpot meal is one of my favorite garden-to-table meals.
Pickled Sugar Snap Peas

2 weeks ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

These crisp Pickled Sugar Snap Peas are made with a light sea salt brine and mild rice vinegar for a clean, garlicky flavor. Perfect for snacking, salads, or charcuterie boards—ready in 24 hours and stays crunchy for weeks. Makes 1 quart. Our garden will soon be exploding with sugar snap peas and I’m not mad about it. There’s something so satisfying about picking a big handful of fresh peas, and figuring out what fun recipe to make next.
Strawberry Jalapeño Jam (No Pectin Needed!)

1 month ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

This Strawberry Jalapeño Jam is the perfect summer preserving recipe! Made without pectin and ideal for canning, freezing, or spreading on warm toast. This easy homemade Strawberry Jalapeño Jam is bursting with fresh berry flavor and a subtle spicy kick—no pectin required! It’s soft, sweet, and perfectly spreadable, making it a fun and flavorful twist on classic strawberry jam.
Fresh Lemon Curd

1 month ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

This makes the best tasting fresh lemon curd ever. The texture is wonderfully smooth with fresh lemon flavor—delicious on scones, layered in cakes, or eaten by the spoonful. Makes about 2 cups of fresh lemon curd that you can keep in the refrigerator or can (instructions provided). I came up with this fresh lemon curd recipe after making a batch of my easy scones and wishing I had something citrusy and delicious to spread on top.
Fresh Lime Curd

1 month ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

This easy homemade lime curd is sweet, tart, and silky smooth with bright, zesty flavor. Perfect for spooning onto homemade scones, spreading on toast, or topping desserts like pavlova and ice cream. Yields about 2 cups, and stores in the fridge or freezer (canning instructions included in the post). This homemade lime curd is super smooth, sweet, and tangy—the kind of thing you’ll want to put on everything.
Crockpot Chicken Nacho Dip (Velveeta)

2 months ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

This creamy crockpot queso dip is packed with Velveeta cheese, shredded chicken, black beans, and taco seasoning for the ultimate party dip. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or taco night, this cheesy dip is smooth, flavorful, and loaded with Tex-Mex goodness. Simply toss everything in the slow cooker, let it melt and serve with tortilla chips. I love Velveeta cheese. There I said it. Don’t come at me. Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta – love it. Crockpot Velveeta Cheese Dip with tomatoes – love it.
Crockpot Lasagna (4 hours)

2 months ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

This easy Crockpot Lasagna recipe is a simple way to enjoy classic lasagna without the hassle. Just layer the ingredients in your slow cooker, let it cook for 4 hours and enjoy a delicious, hands-off meal! Super cheesy – made with mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses!Crockpot lasagna has been a game changer for us. Served with bread machine garlic bread, this is a family favorite recipe! Dare I even say it’s become our favorite lasagna recipe?
Homemade Chai Latte

2 months ago | brooklynfarmgirl.com | Pamela Reed

I gave up my morning coffee for this homemade chai latte, and it’s become my favorite ritual. This easy chai concentrate is made with black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, and a touch of maple syrup, creating a perfectly spiced base for a creamy, frothy latte. The best part? Your kitchen will smell amazing while it brews!I recently quit drinking coffee. The problem I was most worried about was that I love the process of making coffee. I love grinding the beans. I love frothing the milk.