Welcome to the "Recipes" category on Beyond Buckthorns! Here you'll find a treasure trove of tasty recipes we use to make the most of our garden harvest. From tasty jams and pickles to flavorful sauces and spreads, we're happy to share our secrets and techniques for turning our homegrown produce into delicious dishes and condiments.

We believe in living sustainably and not letting anything go to waste. That's why we're sharing these recipes with you. You don't need to be a pro chef to enjoy them—our recipes are designed for cooks of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned foodie, you'll hopefully find something here to inspire your creativity in the kitchen.

Preserving our harvest is not just practical, it's also fun! We want to show you how to keep the flavors of nature alive long after the growing season ends. So dive in and discover ways to make your own jams, pickles, and more. Get ready to savor the goodness of homemade treats throughout the year.

Remember, these recipes are meant to be a starting point. Feel free to put your own spin on them, use what you have on hand, and adjust them to your taste. The important thing is to enjoy the process and have fun in the kitchen! Let's embrace the abundance of nature, and create delicious dishes together. Happy cooking and preserving!

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Easy garlic scape pesto

Today I want to share one of my favorite recipes of the season: Garlic scape pesto.

Poor Man's Cloudberry Jam

Here's a report on another jam I tried this summer. It's lovingly called the Poor Man's Cloudberry Jam, even though mine wouldn't fool anyone!

Delicious Zucchini Chips

We have a lot of zucchinis. Though, with that many zucchinis the 1000 $ question is: what to do with them? You could stuff them, fry them, blend them to smoothies, give them away - or: dry them. 

Step By Step - Sweet Sour Zucchini

We have a lot of zucchini plants (also known as gourgettes or summer squash) in our garden. Which means we get a lot of zucchinis. I'd say it's about 2,5 kg every other day. So, what to do with that many zucchinis?

Baking a delicious Ribiselcake from organic red currants

Over the past few weeks we got a lot of currants ripening, especially red currants. I checked some websites and of course talked with my grandma and came to the conclusion that what else would you do with fresh… more