Quilted glass jars full of bright yellow dandelion jelly on a vintage green cake stand surrounded by fresh yellow dandelion flowers

Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide

Capture the sunshine of early spring with this old-fashioned dandelion jelly recipe, a sweet, floral preserve that’s perfect for water bath canning and gifting.

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Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing - Under A Tin Roof
Close up of fresh watermelon and cucumber salad with feta cheese and mint
Pistachio cake decorated in a vintage style on a vintage pink cake plate
Pulled beef sandwiches with melty provolone cheese on toasted french bread

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Spring Baking

Find the perfect sweet treat to bake to welcome the fresh season.

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Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
Classic Lemon Squares
Classic Lemon Squares
Maple Walnut Cake
Maple Walnut Cake
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Pansy Shortbread Cookies
Pansy Shortbread Cookies
The BEST Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream
The BEST Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream
Lemon Thyme Tea Cookies with Lemon Icing
Lemon Thyme Tea Cookies with Lemon Icing
Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling
Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling

Welcome

Under A Tin Roof is a food and lifestyle blog created by Kayla Lobermeier and Jill Haupt. We welcome you to explore our content inspired by from scratch cooking, cottagecore, history, and life on our Iowa hobby farm.

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Fresh Spring Sides

Are you in the mood for something fresh this spring? Try these delicious garden fresh sides and appetizers!

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Dill Egg Salad Canapés
Dill Egg Salad Canapés
Spring Foraged Allium Galette
Spring Foraged Allium Galette
Spinach & Ricotta Spiral Rolls
Spinach & Ricotta Spiral Rolls
Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzels
Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzels
Avocado Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
Avocado Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
Spicy Dill Cream Deviled Eggs
Spicy Dill Cream Deviled Eggs
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Asparagus & Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Asparagus & Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Cozy Chicken Recipes

Delicious meals with an old-fashioned twist!

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Avocado Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
Avocado Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
Parmesan Chicken in Alfredo Sauce
Parmesan Chicken in Alfredo Sauce
Apple Cider Roasted Whole Chicken
Apple Cider Roasted Whole Chicken
Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce
Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy White Wine Sauce
Chicken, Mushroom, and Brown Rice Soup
Chicken, Mushroom, and Brown Rice Soup
The Best Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup
The Best Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup
Complete Guide: How to Raise, Butcher, and Process Chickens
Complete Guide: How to Raise, Butcher, and Process Chickens
1790s Pigeon Pie from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1790s Pigeon Pie from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Spring Tea Party Recipes

Welcome spring with a lovely cottagecore themed tea party.

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Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
Classic Lemon Squares
Classic Lemon Squares
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Grapefruit Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Grapefruit Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Pansy Shortbread Cookies
Pansy Shortbread Cookies
The BEST Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream
The BEST Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream
Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling
Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling
Beatrix Potter’s Banana Pudding with Graham Cracker Crumbles
Beatrix Potter’s Banana Pudding with Graham Cracker Crumbles

My COOKBOOKs

Under A Tin Roof - Cookbooks

Spring Gardening

Time to prepare for the growing season ahead! Get inspired to start your vegetable garden.

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Feeding the Birds and Adding Whimsy to your Garden with Natural Decorations
Feeding the Birds and Adding Whimsy to your Garden with Natural Decorations
How to Start Seeds Without Trays: Easy Bulk Tray Method for Gardeners
How to Start Seeds Without Trays: Easy Bulk Tray Method for Gardeners
3 Bird-Friendly Garden Ideas
3 Bird-Friendly Garden Ideas
A Guide to Pretty and Sustainable Seed Starting Supplies: Making a Magical Garden
A Guide to Pretty and Sustainable Seed Starting Supplies: Making a Magical Garden
My Experience Growing Under Grow Lights
My Experience Growing Under Grow Lights
Video: How to Fill Raised Beds Simply & Organically
Video: How to Fill Raised Beds Simply & Organically
Video: Starting Seeds, Transplanting, and Making Paper Pots
Video: Starting Seeds, Transplanting, and Making Paper Pots
How to Make Paper Planting Pots
How to Make Paper Planting Pots

Edible Flower Recipes & Crafts

April Showers Bring May Flowers! Check out these floral crafts and recipes for some spring inspiration!

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Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide
Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide
The Ultimate Cozy Guide to Harvesting & Using Lilacs in Your Kitchen
The Ultimate Cozy Guide to Harvesting & Using Lilacs in Your Kitchen
How to Make Botanical Pressed Flower Bookmarks
How to Make Botanical Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Asparagus, Blue Cheese, and Bacon Quiche: A Fairy Brunch Delight
Asparagus, Blue Cheese, and Bacon Quiche: A Fairy Brunch Delight
Lemon Blueberry Filled Fairy Cakes
Lemon Blueberry Filled Fairy Cakes
Crafting a Late Spring Flower Crown
Crafting a Late Spring Flower Crown
Spring Floral Arranging Tips in Ball® Rose Vintage Jars
Spring Floral Arranging Tips in Ball® Rose Vintage Jars
Seasonal Spring Floral Arrangement with Ball® Pint Jars
Seasonal Spring Floral Arrangement with Ball® Pint Jars