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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 Spring


    Spring calls for fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make dishes. From bright salads to light pastas and simple seasonal sides, these spring recipes bring bold flavor to your table without the fuss.

    • A delicious bowl of broccoli bacon salad with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing, served with a spoon.
      Broccoli Bacon Salad
    • A bowl of creamy shrimp salad with herbs, garnished with fresh dill, surrounded by rectangular crackers on a white surface.
      Shrimp Salad
    • 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
    • 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

    Check out more Spring Recipes

    New Posts


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

    • 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 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 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 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
    • 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
    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 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
    • 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 stuffed pepper casserole dish filled with a cheesy ground beef and vegetable mixture, topped with chopped parsley, with a wooden spoon resting inside and a cut red bell pepper nearby.
      Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    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 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}
    • A small white ramekin with blueberry compote and granola, a glass jar of blueberry compote, scattered blueberries, and a spoon rest on a wooden board with a striped cloth in the background.
      Blueberry Compote

    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 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
    • 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
    • A platter with apple slices, bread, and a bowl of baked brie with jam topped with walnuts and rosemary; a bread slice spread with brie and jam is in the foreground.
      Baked Brie with Jam

    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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    • A plate of Grilled Bell Peppers, featuring roasted red and yellow peppers with beautifully blackened grill marks on their skins.
      Easy Grilled Bell Peppers
    • A glass jar of Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta topped with pomegranate seeds and a mint sprig, with scattered pomegranate seeds on the white surface nearby.
      Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
    • A close-up of a spoonful of creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, showing melted cheddar cheese and perfectly cooked elbow pasta.
      Baked Mac and Cheese
    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 partially eaten pumpkin muffin with a golden brown crumb sits on top of another whole muffin, both in paper liners, against a blurred blue background.
      Pumpkin Muffins
    • Chile Relleno Breakfast Casserole
    • 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
    • A bowl of creamy butter pecan ice cream topped with chopped pecans, with a spoon inside, sits on a wooden surface.
      Butter Pecan Ice Cream

    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 flavorful Grilled Portobello mushroom Burger featuring a juicy portobello cap, roasted red pepper, red onion slices, and fresh leafy greens on a toasted bun.
      Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
    • Three Strawberry & Lime White Chocolate Blondies, studded with white chocolate chunks and pieces of dried fruit, are stacked on parchment paper, with a lime wedge and scattered dried fruit pieces nearby.
      Strawberry & Lime White Chocolate Blondies
    • A bowl of fresh Pico de Gallo made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, surrounded by tortilla chips and garnished with cilantro.
      Fresh Pico de Gallo

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