Homemade Strawberry Jam

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The middle of summer is the perfect season for fresh strawberries. Red, sweet, and juicy strawberries are a great healthy snack and can be used in many different recipes-- like this strawberry jam. Your NESCO Smart Canner can be used to water bath your jars to make them safe for long-term storage, and it's so much easier than you think! Simply cook the strawberries with the "Brown" function of your Canner, then add a few more ingredients, put it all in jars and process. It's that easy to impress your family and friends with your homemade jam. 

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Smothered Pork Chops

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The Cooking Mom's Amy Hanten knows what it's like to make dinner on a busy weeknight. With two kids, she's the master of getting food on the table for even the pickiest of eaters with ingredients that you most likely have on hand. With our Electric Skillet, she makes these smothered pork chops that are packed with flavor. 

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Surf ‘N’ Turf With Garlic Cream Sauce

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Looking for a dish that will make you seem like a gourmet chef without too much stress? This Surf N Turf in a Garlic Cream Sauce is the way to go. Cooked on our Double Burner, it can be made anywhere and is the perfect date night, or dinner party recipe. The trick with this recipe is to be patient. Make sure you aren't rushing through the searing of the steaks or shrimp. Using fresh garlic in this will give far better flavors than jarred or powdered.

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Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

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This new twist on a traditional Christmas cookie will be the hit of your holidays! The brown butter adds a nutty sweetness to round out the flavor of the cookie while still maintaining a familiarity to the classic sugar cookies. While many people prefer to roll out and use cookie cutters to create snowmen, Christmas trees, and candy cane shapes, we made ours drop-style and added some festive colored sugars after baking. Whatever your style, these cookies are sure to be a crowd pleaser!

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Chili Spiced Asapragus

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Getting your "5 a day" for fruits and veggies doesn't have to mean eating bland and boring flavors for every meal. Spice it up with this chili spiced asparagus as a side to your favorite meal. It's healthy and that extra kick from the chili powder brings the flavor up a notch. 

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Potato Salad

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In our opinion, Potato Salad is the BEST summertime side dish. Not convinced? Wait until you try our classic recipe. We use thick-cut potatoes, creamy mustard, and plenty of fresh…

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Corn Chowder

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When the leaves start falling, there's nothing better than warming up with a bowl of hot soup. Our Corn Chowder recipe is no exception. Rich, creamy, and loaded with your…

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Chili Mango Strips

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Bring bold flavor anywhere with our Chili Mango Strips. Tangy, spicy, and a little bit sweet, this snack is perfect for people on-the-go. Your NESCO Dehydrator keeps slices thick and…

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Trail Mix

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Don't waste money on expensive snacks at the gas station. Instead, make your own healthy trail mix using your NESCO Dehydrator and Vacuum Sealer, perfect for those long summer road…

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Firecracker Wings

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Take a page from Uncle Sam's cookbook and try these Firecracker Wings at your next Fourth of July celebration. A little bit of sriracha sauce gives this recipe just the…

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Ribs

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You won't have any extra room on your plate after getting a taste of our all-star baby back ribs. Made with a simple blend of classic barbecue flavors, this recipe…

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Sundae Bar

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Just when you thought your NESCO Roaster couldn't get any more amazing! When you're not using it for cooking, gear up your NESCO 18 Qt. Roaster Oven for serving. Its…

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Pulled Pork

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Our Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is guaranteed to get everyone around the table for dinner tonight. Save time with your NESCO Slow Cooker by making this classic meal ahead of…

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Peach Cobbler

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Get the vanilla ice cream ready. Stuffed with caramelized peaches tucked in a light, spongy crust, our Slow Cooked Peach Cobbler is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This classic recipe is easy and…

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