With those still rising food costs--and economists predicting the grocery inflation to hang on for a while--you might be looking for ways to cut your weekly food costs. Who isn't, right? If you dehydrate apples when they come into season or when you can find them at a reasonable price, you can shave back a few dollars. I know what you are thinking. Dehydrated apples? What … [Read more...] about How to Dehydrate Healthy Apple Slices in 5 Easy Steps
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5 Super Simple Steps to Dehydrating Cabbage
Cabbage might be among the easiest to dehydrate vegetables that we can share with you. Unlike many of the dehydrator projects we describe, it does not require any blanching and ice bath processes. That simplicity means that you can prep a nice big batch of this staple veggie and have it begin the drying process in only a few short minutes. Not only is it easy to … [Read more...] about 5 Super Simple Steps to Dehydrating Cabbage
Dehydrate Foods by 3 Easy Methods: Electric Dehydrator, Oven, Air Fryer
What is food dehydration, and why would you choose to dehydrate foods? Food dehydration is simply the removal of water from food—to aid its preservation. Essentially the process works by reducing the product’s moisture content via evaporation—to adequate levels, limiting microbial growth and other reactions. Though among the oldest food preservation methods, … [Read more...] about Dehydrate Foods by 3 Easy Methods: Electric Dehydrator, Oven, Air Fryer
How to Dehydrate Carrots
Let's talk about how to dehydrate carrots. Carrots are wonderfully sweet, go great in soups and stews, and offer excellent nutritional benefits. Also, they are easy to dehydrate. And when you are ready to cook with them, they rehydrate beautifully. Carrots are ideal for planting in your garden, especially because you can turn them about twice a year, … [Read more...] about How to Dehydrate Carrots
Oven Dehydrate Jalapeno Peppers An Easy Way To Preserve
Oven dehydrate jalapeno peppers for a quick, easy way to preserve them. When you use this method, the jalapenos hold their famous sweet heat flavor so that you can use them all winter. They only take a few minutes to prep to dry. Once you have finished prepping them and have put them in the oven, they take care of themselves and just need to be checked occasionally. RELATED … [Read more...] about Oven Dehydrate Jalapeno Peppers An Easy Way To Preserve