Pickles, those crispy, tangy delights, have been a beloved addition to countless dishes for generations. Making your own pickles at home is a rewarding culinary adventure that allows you to customize flavors and explore your creativity. As advocates of homemade goodness, we're thrilled to introduce you to the art of pickling and the Crystalia Strainer Pickle Jar. We hope this guide inspires you to embark on your pickling adventures with our versatile pickle jar and enjoy the convenience and quality it offers for your pickle recipe homemade. Share your pickling stories and favorite recipes with us – we'd love to...

Shepherd’s Pie is a delicious comfort food filled with ground beef (if you’re American) or lamb (if you’re from England). No matter what you call it, it’s a delicious casserole filled with meat and vegetables, and it’s topped off with melt-in-your-mouth cheesy mashed potatoes. Here is the step-by-step recipe you need to make it. Please note: If you’re short on time, you can prepare both the meat filling and potato topping up to 3 days before consuming. Be sure to refrigerate it before assembling it in the casserole. Ingredients Meat Filling ➔ 2 tablespoons olive oil➔ 1 cup chopped yellow onion➔ 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb➔ 2 teaspoons dried...

Picture this: A delicious graham cracker crust filled to the very top with a creamy filling. Sounds complicated to make? Not at all! Here’s how you can make a key lime pie that tastes both sweet and tart. And the best part? It requires a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to prepare and it’ll be ready to be served and eaten in 6 steps! Ingredients Graham cracker crust ➔ 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs➔ 1/3 cup granulated sugar➔ 6 tbsp butter (melted) Key Lime Filling ➔ 28 oz sweetened condensed milk➔ 1/2 cup light sour cream➔ 3/4 cup key lime juice➔ Zest of 2 regular limes or 4 key limes Whipped Cream Topping ➔ 1 cup heavy whipping cream➔ 1/2 cup powdered sugar➔ 1 tsp vanilla extract...

Italian Tiramisu is a dessert made of ladyfingers that are soaked in espresso. The coffee-flavored cake is filled with mascarpone (Italian cream cheese), and eggs.  While tiramisu looks like a piece of Italian artwork, if you follow these steps, you too will be able to easily make and enjoy this decadent treat. The best about this recipe is that it doesn’t require any baking! Ingredients For the cream ➔ 4 large egg yolks➔ ½ cup/100 grams granulated sugar, divided➔ ¾ cup heavy cream➔ 1 cup/227 grams mascarpone (8 ounces) For assembling ➔ 1 ¾ cups good espresso or very strong coffee➔ 2 tablespoons rum or cognac➔ 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder➔  About 24 ladyfingers (from...

Macarons are a pretty and delicate French dessert that can be enjoyed by friends and family. They can also be a great way to add a pop of color to your sweet table at parties. Here’s what you’ll need to make your very own macarons (aka sandwich cookies) at home instead of splurging on them at your local bakery or wherever macarons are sold. You’ll also need a little bit of patience and be sure to pay attention to details! Ingredients ➔ Egg whites➔ Vanilla extract➔ Salt➔ Cream of tartar➔ Granulated sugar➔ Powdered sugar➔ Almond flour   Steps to Make Macaron Cookies Step 1: Place egg whites...

Did you know that you don’t have to go to your local bakery to have freshly made bagels? You can, in fact, make your own freshly made bagels right home in your very kitchen. All you need is a few key ingredients and best of all it won’t blow your budget! Bagel DoughThe first thing you’ll need to make is bagel dough. You’ll only need 5 ingredients and they are: ➔ Warm water➔ Yeast (This will allow the dough to rise)➔ Bread flour (using bread flour gives bagels their chewy taste)➔ Brown sugar or maple syrup to sweeten the bagel dough➔ Salt (for added flavor) Toppings (optional)...

Have you ever looked in your pantry and found a package of chickpeas and thought to yourself “What else can I make besides our delicious Hummus Recipe! Well, think no further, we’ve got you covered with the best falafel recipe! Falafels are a traditional dish typically found in the middle east. They are made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, and the spices that you add to the mix is what usually gives them their delicious taste! The rolled-up balls or patties are simple and filling. They are great alternatives if you’re looking to reduce meat in your diet. You can...

Crepes are the perfect dish for a Sunday brunch with the family or if you’re in the mood for some comfort food. Crepes are probably one of the most versatile breakfast dishes you can make. Whether you want to add Nutella to the crepes for the kids, or whether you want to switch up and add fruits for everyone else, there is a sweet and savory variation for everyone. (And you don’t just have to be enjoyed at dinner either!) The best part about this recipe is that you only need 6 ingredients to make these fast and easy thin...

Linguini, fettuccini, gnocchi, can you spot the type of pasta that is different? That’s right it’s gnocchi! Gnocchi is made out of potatoes and eggs compared to most kinds of pasta which are made out of wheat and flour. The best way to make this Italian dish is simple and it requires very few ingredients. It can get a little messy, but the results are definitely worth spending time in the kitchen. Let’s take a look at 3 different ways to make this delicious homemade gnocchi for yourself or your loved ones in just a few easy steps: How To...

Cupcakes are a great go-to for every event. They are easy to make, easy to share, and an easy fit to whatever event is currently happening. They are also loved by kids and adults alike, and they can be adapted to meet dietary requirements. In short, they are a fantastic treat. We’re going to look at the best cupcake recipes, including an easy Halloween cupcake recipe, a cupcake recipe for dogs, a gingerbread cupcake recipe, and many more. You will be a cupcake champion by the time you have finished! Best Cupcake Recipes For the best way to make a...

Soup is a staple dish for many people. It’s a first course, a main meal, a comfort food, and a cure-all for sickness. Soup comes in hundreds of different varieties and forms, thick, thin, chunky, and smooth. It is a much-loved dish that will really help you to get your five veggie servings a day. Knowing how to make a good soup is one thing, but knowing how to make multiple good soups for all sorts of different occasions is another. This is a very inexpensive food that tastes fantastic and is filling, and it’s also usually pretty healthy. So,...

Cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling are a top treat, especially as winter comes in and people want warm, lightly spiced snacks to enjoy in the evenings. Combining cinnamon rolls with the deliciousness of apple pie is the perfect way to make your day amazing – but how do you make apple pie filling cinnamon rolls? We’re going to look at how to create these rolls from scratch. You can use ready-bought cinnamon rolls if you choose to, but homemade rolls can’t be beaten, and this is a wonderful winter activity to do with your kids. Cinnamon Rolls With Apple...