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A Few Reader Favorites from “Salad in a Jar”

Cut Lettuce That Stays Fresh–So You’ll Eat More Salad

Vacuum-sealing fresh-cut or chopped romaine lettuce in Mason jars will keep it fresh for 10-12 days. It's "salad in a jar" my way. It makes it easier to eat a salad every day!

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Vacuum-pack Lettuce to Prolong Freshness

Ultimate Mini Fruit Tarts with the Best Shortbread Crust

These shortbread-crusted tarts are filled with a light, creamy custard made in the microwave (no need for a double boiler), and then topped with the fresh fruit of your choice.

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mini fresh fruit tarts on a cooling rack.

Bread Machine French Bread Recipe (Oven-Baked)

If you’re new to bread baking, this is a great place to start. The dough is easy to handle, and the crusty results feel like something from a bakery—without any fancy equipment.

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Crusty French Bread sliced to see the internal texture.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites with Cream Cheese

Savory chicken bites wrapped in bacon, with a creamy filling that mellows the heat of fresh jalapeño.

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serving jalalapeno chicken bites in a basket with sauce on the side.

Bread Machine Cinnamon-Raisin Bread (Oven-Baked)

This recipe makes a sweet cinnamon swirl bread with or without raisins. Use your bread machine to mix and knead the dough, but bake in your conventional oven for the best crust.

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sliced cinnamon-raisin bread made with a bread machine

How to Make Greek Yogurt at Home

This method shows how to make Greek yogurt at home by incubating milk and then straining the whey for a thick, creamy result. Heating the milk in a microwave avoids worries about scorching, boil-overs, or stirring. However, other options are also provided.

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