Each summer, I love to visit the Farmer’s Market and purchase local produce. Two years ago, we visited a booth where the vendor had jars of “cowboy candy”. Curious, I bought a jar. Fuad ate it all in one sitting! I vowed to try to make my own version when I had a chance.
Fast forward to today and I decided to finally give it a try. Here is my recipe and tips for making, AND canning, jars of Cowboy Candy.
Let’s get started:
To start, this recipe is based upon 2lbs of jalapeños. You can adjust your recipe to make it more or less as desired. Before you begin, please be sure to have your canning jars clean and ready. Wash your jars thoroughly and COMPLETELY rinse. Submerge them onto a rack in boiling water for 10 minutes as your last step of sanitization.
Recipe:
Ingredients: Jalapeno Peppers (I used approx. 2lbs or 1kg) I had around 40-50 jalapenos from the farmer’s market 4 cups of white granulated sugar 2 cups of Apple Cider Vineagar 2 tsps of tumeric powder 2 tsps of ginger powder 3 teaspoons of chili powder Dash of kosher salt
Instructions: ~Remove stems and cut your jalapenos into thin slices. I didn’t measure but approx. 1/4 inch coin slices worked well. ~Combine all your sugar, vineagar, and spices in a pan. Bring this to a rolling boil and cut the heat to simmer. ~Stir until your sugar dissolves and makes a syrup. Add your pepper slices to the syrup and coat thoroughly. ~Mix them completely and bring to a rolling boil once again. ~Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until your jalapenos soften and begin to darken in color. ~With a slotted spoon, remove jalapenos from your syrup and place into clean, prepared jars. filling up to 1/2 inch from top. Shake and wiggle jar so peppers settle leaving more room to add as needed. ~Once each jar has been filled, pour the syrup over peppers in each jar. Leave about 1/4 inch from top, being sure all are covered. ~Cover and secure lid. Wipe the outside of jar and lid clean because syrup is STICKY! ~Place your secured jars of peppers into a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Jars should pop to insure they have sealed correctly. If your jar lid does not pop, don’t worry! The peppers are still good but storage is best in the fridge and eaten within a few weeks. ~Properly canned jars can be stored in cool dry place for up to a year.
This Cowboy Candy can be served over cream cheese and spread on crackers, over burgers, nachos and more! They are sweet with a punch of heat!
Cook jalapenos in syrup until they darken in color
fill jars with jalapenos. Pack as many as possible into jar.
Cover your jalapenos with syrup and fill to 1/4 inch from top.
Add lids and tighten (finger tight only) before adding them to a boiling water bath.
After 5-7 days your cowboy candy is ready to eat! Perfect over cream cheese as a dip!
Spread it on a cracker for a FABULOUS snack. Sweet and savory with a punch of heat!
Have your favorite person give it a try!
Guaranteed to be a hit!
Thank you so much for giving our recipe a try! We hope our Cowboy Candy is a hit at your home as much as it is at ours!
Welcome to our family kitchen! Today’s recipe is going to be Pretzel Bites!
We are going to show you how to make these bites using only a few ingredients.
Now let’s get started!
Recipe for Pretzel Bites:
Ingredients:
1-Canned Bisquits such as Jumbo Grands or similar
1/4 c. Baking SODA
3-4 Tblsp of Butter Coarse salt – sea or kosher
Water for boiling
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400* F Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper set aside Open your canned bisquits and be ready to get a jump scare like I did! Cut each bisquit into 4-6 equal parts- I quartered mine to make 32 bites Once cut into pieces, lightly shape into round or cubed pieces (optional)
Fill a sauce pan half full of water and bring water to a boil Slowly add baking soda to water in increments as to not overflow Once your baking SODA is added, add your dough pieces into the boiling baking soda water Turn the pieces in the boiling water and remove.
DO NOT KEEP them in the water too long or they will turn mushy. Once removed, set the dough pieces on your parchment lined cookie sheets. Place cookie sheets with your dough pieces into your preheated 400*F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes depending on your oven. Mine went for 18 minutes and they were perfect!
When done, they should have a beautiful dark brown coloring like pretzels! Melt butter Remove sheets from your oven and brush bites with melted butter while still warm Sprinkle Pretzel Bites with salt and ENJOY!
Dip them in melted cheese or enjoy on their own!
Optional: Instead of sprinkling with salt, you can roll your warm buttered bites in a cinnamon sugar mixture for a sweeter version! Dip them in some frosting! Delicious! Join us each week for more fun and easy recipes! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel!
Happy Hooking and Cooking!
~Fuad, Shannon, & Nadia!
My wedding is in March 2018!! I chose regal jewel tone colors for my bridesmaids. Each one of my girls will be gifted my Wrapped In Jewels Shawl accented with pearlized beads and created in their coordinate colors! This beautiful ombre shawl uses Red Heart Super Saver Ombre to create this elegant and striking gradient color. Getting married in Wisconsin in March means those temps are still going to be a bit chilly! My girls standing by my side will be wrapped in a warm hug on my wedding day and beyond. This is a great gift for anyone.
Grab your hooks and this beautiful ombre yarn and get yours started today! Don’t have this yarn? This lovely shawl would look amazing in any color. Imagine ivory as another bridal alternative or match your bridesmaids in a different tone. This is one piece you cannot go wrong with!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this shawl:
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Designed by Nadia Fuad
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Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-This is worked from the top down
-The measurements are: approx. 50 inches across and about 34 inches long. You can make this bigger or smaller if you want since it is a repeat pattern.
-You can use any type of yarn for this project. Gauge is not important.
-I used approximately 900 yards of yarn for this project. (2 skeins of the Ombre yarn)
-If you want to make this shawl larger, you would do Rows 1-46 and then repeat Rows 26-46 and then go onto row 47-50 for the border.
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half-Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
FPSC: Front Post Single Crochet
BPSC: Back Post Single Crochet
Pattern:
Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as DC), [4DC, ch 2, 5 DC] in ring, ch 1, turn. (10 sts)
Row 2: 2 DC in 1st st, [SK next st, DC in next, DC in Sk’d st working around DC] 2 times, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, [SK next st, DC in next, DC in sk’d st working around DC] 2 times, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (16 sts)
Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, FPSC in each st until ch 2 sp, [2SC, ch 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, FPSC in each st until last st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (22 sts)
Row 4: 2 DC in first st, *SK next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st working around DC,** repeat from * until ch 2 sp, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, repeat from * to ** until last st, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (28 sts)
Row 5: *SK next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st working around DC,** repeat from * until ch 2 sp, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, repeat from * to **, ch 1, turn. (32 sts)
Row 6: 2 SC in 1st st, BPSC on each st until ch 2 sp, [2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, BPSC in each st until last st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (36 sts)
Row 7: Repeat Row 4. (44 sts)
Row 8: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in each st until ch 2 sp, [2SC, ch 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, SC in each st until last st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (50 sts)
Row 9: 1 DC in each st across putting [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, turn. (54 sts)
Row 10: Ch 3, Star stitch 13 times, skip next st, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp (see video tutorial on how to start this stitch), Star stitch 13 times, HDC in last st, ch 2, turn. (30 sts)
Row 11: SC in first st, 2 SC in each “eye” of each 13 star stitches, SC in next 2 sts, [2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, DC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in each “eye” of each 13 star stitches, turn. (60 sts)
Row 12: Ch 3, Star stitch 15 times, skip next st, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp (see video tutorial on how to start this stitch), Star stitch 14 times, HDC in last st, ch 1, turn. (34 sts)
Row 13: 2 SC in 1st st, 2 SC in each “eye” of each 14 star stitches, SC in next 2 sts, [2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in each “eye” of each 15 star stitches, ch 1, turn. (68 sts)
Row 14: 2 DC in first st, DC in each st across putting [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, DC in each st to last st, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (74 sts)
Row 15: 2 SC in 1st st, FPSC on each st until ch 2 sp, [2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, FPSC in each st until last st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (80 sts)
Row 16: 2 DC in 1st st, [Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st] until ch 2 sp, Ch 1, [2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, [Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st] until last 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (46 sts)
Row 17: 2 DC in first 2 sts, [Ch 1, Skip ch sp, DC in next st] until ch 2 sp, Ch 1, [2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, [Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st] until last 2 sts, ch 1, 2 DC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (52 sts)
Row 18: 2 DC in 1st st, Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st, Ch 1, Sk next DC and Ch 1 sp, DC in next st, [Ch 1, Skip ch sp, DC in next st] until ch 2 sp, ch 1, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, [Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st] until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk ch sp and 4th from last st, DC in next, Ch 1, sk 1, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (52 sts)
Row 19: 2 DC in first 2 sts, [Ch 1, Skip ch sp, DC in next st] until ch 2 sp, Ch 1, [2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, [Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st] until last 2 sts, ch 1, 2 DC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (58 sts)
Row 20: 2 DC in 1st st, Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st, Ch 1, Sk next DC and Ch 1 sp, DC in next st, [Ch 1, Skip ch sp, DC in next st] until ch 2 sp, ch 1, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, [Ch 1, Skip 1 st, DC in next st] until last 4 sts, ch 1, sk ch sp and 4th from last st, DC in next, Ch 1, sk 1, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (58 sts)
Row 21: 2 DC in first st, DC in each ch 1 sp and in each DC st until ch 2 sp, [2 DC ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, DC in each ch 1 sp and in each DC st until last st, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (116 sts)
Row 22: 2 SC in 1st st, BPSC on each st until ch 2 sp, [2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, BPSC in each st until last st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (122 sts)
Row 23: 2 DC in first st, *SK next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st working around DC,** repeat from * until ch 2 sp, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, repeat from * to ** until last st, 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn. (128 sts)
Row 24: *SK next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st working around DC,** repeat from * until ch 2 sp, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, repeat from * to **, ch 1, turn. (132 sts)
Row 25: *SK next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st working around DC,** repeat from * until ch 2 sp, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, repeat from * to **, ch 1, turn. (136 sts)
Row 26: *SK next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st working around DC,** repeat from * until ch 2 sp, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, repeat from * to **, ch 1, turn. (140 sts)
Row 27: *SK next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st working around DC,** repeat from * until ch 2 sp, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp, repeat from * to **, ch 1, turn. (144 sts)
Row 28: 2 SC in 1st st, BPSC on each st until ch 2 sp, [2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC] in ch 2 sp, BPSC in each st until last st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (150 sts)
Row 29: Repeat Row 10 (See video tutorial to start this row). (78 sts)
Row 30: Repeat Row 11. (156 sts)
Row 31: Repeat Row 12. (82 sts)
Row 32: Repeat Row 13. (164 sts)
Row 33: Repeat Row 14. (170 sts)
Row 34: Repeat Row 22. (176 sts)
Row 35: Repeat Row 16. (94 sts)
Row 36: Repeat Row 17. (100 sts)
Row 37: Repeat Row 18. (100 sts)
Row 38: Repeat Row 19. (106 sts)
Row 39: Repeat Row 20. (106 sts)
Row 40: Repeat Row 21. (212 sts)
Row 41: Repeat Row 3. (218 sts)
Row 42: Repeat Row 23. (224 sts)
Row 43: Repeat Row 24. (228 sts)
Row 44: Repeat Row 25. (232 sts)
Row 45: Repeat Row 26. (236 sts)
Row 46: Repeat Row 27. (240 sts)
Row 47: 2 DC in first st, 1 DC in each st across putting [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in ch 2 sp and 2 DC in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 48: Repeat Row 47, continue to DC on long edge of shawl as well to clean up the edge. (See video tutorial for visual instructions) sl st to first DC.
Note: I did SC along the edge closer to the center rows because there was a curve so I tried to straighten out this long edge of the shawl. (I show how I did this in the video tutorial)
Border: Rnd 49: Ch 1, HDC in 1st st, [CH 1, sk 1 st, HDC in next] until ch 2 sp, [2 HDC, ch 2, 2 HDC] in ch 2 sp, [CH 1, sk 1 st, HDC in next] until end, continue to HDC across the long edge, sl st to first HDC.
Rnd 50: Sl st in first Ch 1 sp, ch 1, SC in same sp, *[3DC, Picot, 3DC] in next ch 1 sp, SC in next 2 ch 1 sps,** repeat from * until point ch 2 sp, (see video tutorial if you only have 1 space to SC into instead of 2 sps before the point) SC in ch sp before the point, [3 DC, Picot, 3 DC] in point ch sp, SC in next ch sp,repeat from * to ** until end.
(See video tutorial if this is a little confusing)
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Assembly:
Sew beads into shawl using transparent thread and beads.
See video tutorial for visual instructions on sewing beads to shawl.
Enjoy!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
Need a creative yet quick and easy gift idea for Father’s Day? These Geometric Arrow Coasters are just the project for you!! Whip this set up in an afternoon. Perfectly paired with a great mug or any beverage glasses, these coasters are a nice way to show Dad how much you care. An accent for the home and a great way help protect the tabletop.
These coasters can be made for anyone, anytime! Make these for your own home or as a gift for anyone!! Change colors to match decor. They really are a nice touch to a dinner party or table setting!
Follow along with this video tutorial to make these coasters:
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Pattern:
“Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this project!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 40 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for these coasters are 4 inches
-Use this awesome guide to learn Graph Pattern Designs
-This pattern does not have a graph available. I just have the written instructions
-I recommend to drop the yarn in the back and not trail it under your stitches when changing color, you won’t see it under your stitches then. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Coaster:
Ch 2 Row 1: With Blue, SC in 2nd Ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (1)
Row 2: With Blue, 3SC in 1st st, ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 3: With Blue, 2SC in 1st st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 4: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in next st, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 5: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, 3 SC in next st, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, Ch 1, turn. (7)
Row 6: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, 2 SC in next st, SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 7: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in next 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 8: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 9: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, 3 SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 10: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, 2 SC in next st, SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (13)
Row 11: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, SC in next 5 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (13)
Row 12: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 st, 2 SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (15)
Continue to SC Down Side of Triangle Shape with Blue, and up the other side of the Triangle. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
With Buff Working down the side of the triangle
Row 1: SC in 13 sts, Ch 1, turn. (13)
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3-4 Repeat Row 2 until you have 7 sts left. Pull up loop and work the other side of the triangle with a new ball of yarn.
Other side of triangle:
Row 1: SC in 13 sts, Ch 1, turn. (13)
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3-4 Repeat Row 2 until you have 7 sts left.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Go back to other side and Continue to SC around entire coaster. Use Surface Crochet to outline each Triangular shape. (See video tutorial on how to do that)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
