406 small recipes

Cherry jam simmers pitted sweet cherries with sugar into a thick, glossy preserve in just two ingredients. A classic small-batch summer canning project, no commercial pectin needed.

Buttermilk biscuits in miniature form with a flaky butter crust and tender buttermilk crumb. A small-batch recipe perfect for two-person households or fancy hors d'oeuvres bases.

Homemade cherry and raspberry jam with citrus zest and a hint of almond extract. A no-pectin small-batch preserve that captures peak summer fruit in glossy, ruby-red jars.

Tangy orange marmalade made from fresh oranges and lemons with a slivered rind that suspends in jewel-like jelly. A classic small-batch preserve recipe with liquid pectin for guaranteed set.

Apple maple jam captures fall in a jar with finely chopped apples, pure maple syrup, and warm spices. A small-batch canning recipe with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves cooked to the jellying point.

Old-fashioned orange marmalade simmers thin-sliced unpeeled oranges and lemons in water for 24 hours, then boils with sugar in small batches for sparkling jellied preserves. Heritage British-style recipe.

Blueberry sour cherry jam made with crushed ripe blueberries, pitted sour cherries, sugar, and powdered fruit pectin. A small-batch homemade jam for canning with deep purple-red color and bright fruit flavor.

Scotch pancakes are small, thick griddle cakes leavened with cream of tartar and baking soda for an old-fashioned tangy lift. Cook on a hot griddle, serve warm with berries and syrup.

Cheesy cheddar pancakes are small, savory egg-yolk and sour cream pancakes loaded with grated cheddar and a kick of dry mustard. Serve hot with bacon or pork sausage for a hearty breakfast.

Apple-hazelnut muffins with ground hazelnuts replacing half the flour and chewy dried apple pieces folded in. A small-batch six-muffin recipe ready in 30 minutes for breakfast or coffee break.

Peach apricot preserve combines summer stone fruit with plums and lemon juice into a small-batch jam with no added pectin. Perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or gifting in jars.

Strawberry liqueur jam made in the microwave with fresh strawberries, green apple for natural pectin, lime juice, and a splash of Grand Marnier or Cointreau. A small-batch jam ready in under an hour.

Microwave cherry preserves cook fresh pitted cherries with sugar, lemon, pectin, and a whisper of almond extract entirely in the microwave. Glossy, ruby-red preserves in 20 minutes of cook time. Small-batch canning made simple.

Old-fashioned fermented and pickled mixed vegetables with cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, celery, pearl onions, and red peppers. Crock-fermented giardiniera-style.

A delicious and moist blueberry coffee cake. By using most whole wheat flour, some vegetable oil, apple sauce and a small amount of butter makes this cake contain much less fat and more fibre without losing any yumminess.

Maple leaf crackers that a perfect for Canada Day. These small maple leaves are so flavorful. They are so easy to be addicted especially have them with some Canadian cheddar or try our Canadian Garlic Cheese Spread recipe.