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Canning and Preserving Recipes and Cooking Instructions

Can Sizes and Equivalents
Need to know how many cups are in a #10 can? Or how many ounces or cups are in a can of evaporated milk? Here's a handy chart of can sizes and equivalents.

Canning & Preserving
History, information and recipes for canning and preserving at home.

Goodness in a Can
You may be surprised to find that canned foods can actually be more nutritious than their fresh counterparts. Don't forget the recipes!

Disaster Preparedness
Is your kitchen ready for any potential disaster? Find out what you need to know to be prepared for any natural disaster.

Evaporated and Condensed Milk
Chances are your grandmother or great-grandmother made at least one heirloom comfort food using one of these shelf-stable milk products. They can actually be preferable to fresh milk for many applications. Find out why and try some recipes.

Raisins
We're all familiar with cakes, cookies and sweet breads bursting with juicy raisins or eating them just as a snack, but raisins are also good in savory foods. What's the difference between a currant and a sultana and how do raisins act as a preservative? Find out the answers and how to cook with raisins.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Normally, the thought of dried food does not bring to mind a gourmet meal. However, a relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor to a variety of recipes.

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