In our busy world, the value of a convenient meal cannot be overstated. But many commercially produced convenience foods contain chemical additives, sugar, salt, and other undesirable preservatives. Introducing homemade convenience meals! The safe, nutritious, and delicious alternative that your family will love and ask for time and time again.

Mixes in a Jar is a culmination of author Renee Pottle’s years-long search for the perfect convenience food. In Renee’s collection of 106 mix recipes, you’ll find the perfect spice blend for a pot of award-winning chili or a delicious minestrone; recipes for meals as diverse as Mulligatawny Soup and Creamy Ravioletti Salad; breakfast favorites such as Buckwheat Pancakes; breads for every meal, including Mulled Wine Muffins; and desserts for every sweet tooth. Choose from recipes that may need a few fresh ingredients added and others that need just a splash of water. Whatever the case may be, Mixes in a Jar has a recipe for every taste and occasion!

It’s amazing to think of all the different types of breads and baking methods worldwide. In the Grit Guide to Home Baking, 2nd Edition, you’ll get an in-depth look at some of those types and methods. From learning the possibilities for cooking whole-grain or gluten-free bread to discovering the perfect grain mill for your kitchen, this special issue is a trove of knowledge.

Packed cover to cover with recipes from Sourdough Vegetable Stromboli and Homemade English Muffins to Garlic Bread and Turkey Stuffing, this collection will have everyone asking, “Can I have your recipe?”

Articles include:

• To Bake the Best Bread, Grind Your Own Grain – Healthy reasons you should consider grinding your own grain at home
• Sprouted Grains for Baking – Add sprouted grains to baked goods for extra protein, vitamins, and minerals without excess calories
• Cook It in Cast Iron – Create mouthwatering meals using your cast-iron cookware
• Begging for Bagels – Sweet or savory, these versatile recipes can fill the hole in any of your meals
• And more!