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    Welcome to my Jam Jar Kitchen

    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiles in a warmly lit kitchen, holding a jar of pickled vegetables. She's wearing a cozy sweater and striped apron, with several colorful jars of homemade preserves in front of her, alongside a camera-capturing the heart of home cooking and food blogging.

    I'm so glad you're here! This is your go-to spot for fresh, seasonal recipes that are big on flavor and made for real life. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner that won't stress you out, a beautiful dish to impress your guests, or simple ways to preserve the season's best produce, you'll find it here!

    The image displays the text Elizabeth in a handwritten script font above jam jar kitchen in a simple typeface, evoking the charm of a cozy jam jar kitchen on a white background.

    Recipes for Summer


    Summer calls for fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-share dishes. From backyard BBQ favorites to garden fresh salads, grilled recipes, and seasonal sides, these summer recipes make the most of warm weather cooking.

    • A bowl of white rice topped with savory cashew chicken, red bell peppers, pineapple, cashews, and green onions, with black chopsticks resting on the bowl.
      Cashew Chicken
    • A jar of homemade salsa for canning sits on a table with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, a jalapeño, tortilla chips, and other jars of salsa in the background.
      Salsa {for Canning}
    • A glass dessert cup filled with rich cookies and cream ice cream, topped and surrounded by crunchy chocolate sandwich cookies.
      Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
    • A delicious bowl of broccoli bacon salad with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing, served with a spoon.
      Broccoli Bacon Salad

    Check out more Summer Recipes

    New Posts


    Check out the newest blog posts and recipe creations from The Jam Jar Kitchen!

    • A bowl of creamy orange carrot soup garnished with cream and parsley, surrounded by fresh carrots, herbs, lemon, and a pot of soup in the background.
      Spiced Carrot Soup
    • A bowl of creamy tortellini soup with ground meat, spinach, and onions, surrounded by lemon halves, shredded cheese, and a spoon on a striped cloth. This delicious tortellini soup is both comforting and satisfying-a perfect meal for any occasion.
      Creamy Tortellini Soup
    • Sliced red and yellow beets on a white plate create a vibrant beet salad, topped with crumbled cheese, pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
      Roasted Beet Salad
    • A tray of delicious ham and cheese croissants sandwiches, filled with savory ham and melted cheese, topped with poppy seeds and garnished with chopped green onions.
      Baked Ham & Cheese Croissants
    • A bowl of creamy shrimp salad with herbs, garnished with fresh dill, surrounded by rectangular crackers on a white surface.
      Shrimp Salad
    • A steaming bowl of borscht with shredded beets, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprig of dill, as a spoon lifts a portion of the vibrant soup from the bowl.
      Borscht
    • A ramekin of classic Crème Brûlée topped with blackberries, raspberries, and mint sits on a plate, with a spoonful of silky custard resting beside it.
      Crème Brûlée
    • A slice of bread with carrot cake jam sits on a white plate next to a jar of jam and a spoon, with fresh carrots and more jam jars in the background.
      Carrot Cake Jam
    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiling in her home kitchen while preparing a rhubarb dessert, wearing a cozy cream sweater and striped apron surrounded by baking ingredients

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

    I'm a home cook, preserving enthusiast, and mom of two who believes that food should be simple, seasonal, and wildly delicious. On Jam Jar Kitchen, you'll find approachable recipes made for real life, the kind of meals that bring people together without requiring a culinary degree or a million complicated ingredients.

    From quick weeknight dinners to old-school canning tips and easy entertaining ideas, this blog is here to help you cook with confidence, waste less, and celebrate the magic of feeding the people you love!

    More about Elizabeth...

    Dinner is Served


    Simple, delicious dinner recipes the whole family will love!

    • A slice of Shepherd's pie with ground meat, vegetables, and mashed potato topping is served on a plate with a fork; the rest of this classic Shepherd's pie sits in a baking pan in the background.
      Shepherd's Pie
    • Close-up of ham and cheese sliders on a soft bun, topped with herbs and melted cheddar, served on a white plate.
      Ham and Cheese Sliders
    • A bowl of beef goulash with carrots, potatoes, and parsley garnish sits on a blue cloth, accompanied by a loaf of bread and fresh parsley nearby.
      Hungarian Beef Goulash
    • A skillet filled with chicken paprikash in a red creamy sauce, garnished with chopped herbs, with lemon wedges, sour cream, and a bowl of pasta on the side.
      Chicken Paprikash

    Check out more Dinner Recipes

    Search Recipes by Season


    • A bowl of creamy chicken and corn chowder topped with chopped green onions and bacon bits, with a pot of soup and a plate of green onions in the background.
      Winter
    • asparagus prosciutto puff pastry tarts
      Spring
    • A close-up of BBQ Ranch Burgers featuring a cheeseburger piled high with coleslaw, pickles, red onion, bacon, and sauce on a toasted bun.
      Summer
    • Maple Roasted Pork Tenderloin, sliced and served on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes, is surrounded by roasted Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and apple slices in a white baking dish.
      Fall

    Baking & Desserts


    Just because we try to eat healthy most of the time doesn't mean we don't have a sweet tooth! Check out these recipes for delicious treats your whole family will love!

    • A stack of five chocolate oatmeal No Bake Cookies sits on parchment paper, with oats scattered around and a dish of peanut butter in the background.
      No Bake Cookies
    • A plate of chocolate-covered toffee bark pieces, often called Christmas crack, topped with chopped nuts and arranged on parchment paper.
      Christmas Crack (aka: Saltine Cracker Toffee)
    • A baking dish filled with baked cinnamon apples and topped with four scoops of vanilla ice cream; apples, plates, and forks are nearby.
      Baked Cinnamon Apples
    • A slice of sour cream pound cake dusted with powdered sugar is served on a plate with whipped cream and fresh blueberries.
      Sour Cream Pound Cake

    Check out more Dessert Recipes

    Pickles and Preserves


    • A jar of homemade salsa for canning sits on a table with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, a jalapeño, tortilla chips, and other jars of salsa in the background.
      Salsa {for Canning}
    • A slice of bread with carrot cake jam sits on a white plate next to a jar of jam and a spoon, with fresh carrots and more jam jars in the background.
      Carrot Cake Jam
    • A glass jar filled with light orange pear preserves sits next to a fresh pear, with another sealed jar partially visible underneath.
      Old Fashioned Pear Preserves {for canning}
    • A jar and a small bowl of slow cooker applesauce are on a wooden board, surrounded by fresh apples and cinnamon sticks. A spoon is placed in the bowl.
      Slow Cooker Applesauce {Canning Safe}

    Check out more Preserving Recipes

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    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiling in her home kitchen while preparing a rhubarb dessert, wearing a cozy cream sweater and striped apron surrounded by baking ingredients.

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

    I’m a self-taught home cook, preserving enthusiast, and mama of two sharing approachable, flavor-packed recipes made with love. I believe food should be joyful, a little messy, and always worth gathering around.
    Welcome to my Jam Jar Kitchen. I’m so glad you’re here!

    • A close-up of a spoon holding several garlic cloves in a bowl of oil, with more garlic cloves visible submerged in the oil, showcasing the rich texture of homemade garlic confit.
      Garlic Confit
    • A loaf of sliced Irish soda bread rests on a wooden board, with a dish of butter and a sprig of herbs in the background.
      Traditional Irish Soda Bread
    • A plate of citrus and fennel salad with burrata, topped with chopped pistachios and fresh herbs, features sliced oranges and a creamy ball of burrata cheese, with a fork resting on the side.
      Citrus and Fennel Salad with Burrata
    • Oval baking dish filled with creamy Jalapeño Popper Dip, topped with breadcrumbs, herbs, bacon, and sliced jalapeños, surrounded by crackers and fresh peppers on a wooden table.
      Jalapeño Popper Dip

    Our Mission:

    A percentage of all proceeds made by The Jam Jar Kitchen blog are donated to Preserve International to fund empowerment programs for women small-scale farmers in northern Uganda. Join our mission to fight hunger and seasonal poverty through innovative post harvest and food preservation technology and training!

    A group of South Sudanese refugee women trained by Preserve International stand smiling in aprons and headscarves next to a bright green Sparky Dryer, celebrating their success in food preservation and small-scale agribusiness.

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    • grilled steak peperonata
      Grilled Flank Steak Peperonata
    • A close-up of a Plum and Apple Crumble dessert in a baking dish, partially served with a spoon. The golden, crisp topping sits over a vibrant red fruit filling.
      Plum and Apple Crumble
    • British Roast Potatoes
    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiling in her home kitchen while preparing a rhubarb dessert, wearing a cozy cream sweater and striped apron surrounded by baking ingredients.

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

    I’m a self-taught home cook, preserving enthusiast, and mama of two sharing approachable, flavor-packed recipes made with love. I believe food should be joyful, a little messy, and always worth gathering around.
    Welcome to my Jam Jar Kitchen. I’m so glad you’re here!

    • A charcuterie board arranged in the shape of a turkey, featuring meats, cheeses, nuts, fruit, and a pear decorated as the turkey’s body, on a round wooden platter.
      Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
    • Creamy Tuscan chicken with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a skillet, surrounded by bowls of orzo pasta and a wooden spoon.
      Tuscan Chicken
    • A sweet potato casserole topped with pecans and a brown sugar crumble, with a portion scooped out to reveal the creamy orange filling beneath.
      Sweet Potato Casserole
    • A casserole dish filled with a baked potato casserole, topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped green onions, sits ready to serve—a wooden spoon rests beside a freshly scooped portion.
      Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

    Our Mission:

    A percentage of all proceeds made by The Jam Jar Kitchen blog are donated to Preserve International to fund empowerment programs for women small-scale farmers in northern Uganda. Join our mission to fight hunger and seasonal poverty through innovative post harvest and food preservation technology and training!

    A group of South Sudanese refugee women trained by Preserve International stand smiling in aprons and headscarves next to a bright green Sparky Dryer, celebrating their success in food preservation and small-scale agribusiness.

    Never miss a recipe!

    Sign up to The Jam Jar Kitchen Newsletter to receive new free recipes every month!

    • A tray of Steak Nachos piled high with cheese, jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo, surrounded by lime wedges, cilantro, and jars of guacamole and salsa.
      Flank Steak Nachos
    • the best easy lime curd recipe from the jam jar kitchen
      Lime curd
    • A white bowl filled with Tortellini Pasta Salad featuring sliced salami, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and herbs, placed on a wooden board.
      Tortellini Pasta Salad

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