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Homemade Ranch Seasoning is easy to make and convenient to keep on hand. Use it for dips and dressings or in any recipe that calls for a packet of ranch seasoning.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

dry buttermilk powder

garlic powder

onion powder

parsley

dill

– 1 ½ teaspoons dried chives

fine sea salt

sugar

tarragon

cracked black pepper,

mustard powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk...

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. 

You can make this rich, creamy, EASY fudge recipe without condensed milk! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!

•  Ready in 30 Minutes or Less  •  Freezable  •  Make Ahead  •  Vegetarian  •  Gluten Free  •

Decadent 3-Ingredient Fudge Without Condensed Milk

chocolate chips

fat free evaporated milk

coconut oil

mix-ins

Place chocolate chips, evaporated milk, and coconut oil...

Place chocolate chips, evaporated milk, and coconut oil in a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave on high for approximately 1 1/2 minutes...

Microwave on high for approximately 1 1/2 minutes (the exact timing can vary slightly depending on the power and wattage of your microwave).

Stir until completely smooth and well-incorporated. (Do not...

Stir until completely smooth and well-incorporated. (Do not microwave again; just use the heat from the chocolate to continue to melt the other chips.)

Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, stir in...

Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, stir in any optional mix-ins that you'd like.

Pour mixture into an ungreased 8x8" pan (or...

Pour mixture into an ungreased 8x8" pan (or an 11x7" pan for thinner fudge that's easier to cut into shapes with cookie cutters). Smooth the top and tap or gently shake pan to level the mixture.

Refrigerate until solid.

Homemade Vanilla Extract only has 2 ingredients, is super easy to make and will save you lots of money if you use it often. You can also package it up really pretty and it makes a lovely gift for family, friends, teachers, coworkers and more!

Homemade Vanilla Extract

vanilla beans

alcohol (vodka, rum, brandy, gin, bourbon, etc.)

container

1. Cut the ends off the vanilla beans and split them lengthwise. Don’t cut them completely in half, but cut off both ends of each bean (just a tiny bit) then draw a sharp knife down the length of each bean just to open it up a bit.

2.  Place the beans into your bottles/jars and completely cover with alcohol. If the beans are too tall to cover, cut them into smaller pieces.

3.  Shake them up and place them in a cool dark place. Set a reminder to shake them up at least once a week for 8 weeks. It'll be even better after 10-12 weeks.

4. As you begin to use the vanilla, add more alcohol back to the bottle to keep the beans submersed. If you do not plan to refill, remove the beans after they become exposed or they will get slimy and/or moldy.

5. Unopened vanilla extract with the beans will last several years as long as the beans remain covered. If you remove the beans, it will last forever. As long as it still smells good, it's good to use! 

Hi Rose! Since living abroad, in the early years vanilla extract was nowhere to be found. Through the AWC- Hamburg, Germany, they printed the recipe and I've never gone back to commercial vanilla extract. Most vodka, rum, etc. comes in 0,7 liter bottles over here. I open the bottle, add 15 split beans, re-seal it and place it in a lower kitchen cabinet.  Whenever I go in the cabinet I give the bottle a good shake and wait for it to mature. It works great for me. 
The vanilla extract remains "fresh" for a long time. After about 9 months I remove the beans and use a few of them, suitably dried, to make vanilla sugar. Some I use in making vanilla sauce or vanilla pudding. As soon as the level of my extract bottle is down to 1/4, headed toward empty, I begin my next bottle of the extract. 
Many thanks for your tips, recipes, and sharing such a bright personality with all of us.

I liked it! It's amazing! But instead of using alcohol can I use vinegar instead? Because I am a Muslim 
As far as I know vodka is kinda a lime or sour taste maybe I can replace with vinegar. What do u think rosebakes?

I bought the grade A vanilla bean, by mistake. Well my vanilla bitch still turn out or do I have to do something different.

Such a classic! And vanilla extract is SO expensive now, I love that you can make it at home.

If I want to make it in the 8 oz swing top bottles do those lids seal tight enough to do that?  Or do you recommend just making it in the rum bottle and pouring into the smaller bottle when done?  

BTW ... love your blog! 

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and I wish y’all a blessed New Year!

Question.....if I use pint jars...how many beans per jar.  And are they cut in half...so if I have 10 beans and I cut them in half for 20 beans...how many half beans per pint.

Thank you for providing a link to Vanilla Bean Kings vanilla. I just started my extract, and the beans I got from them are amazing! I am guessing the extract is going to be delicious.

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