Description

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Perfectly preserve your favorite foods

Dehydrating is easy and inexpensive, and the results are loaded with flavor and nutrition. If you have a bumper crop of garden vegetables, scored a deal on in-season fruit at the farmer's market, or have a neighbor with more fresh oregano than they know what to do with, there's no better way to preserve your bounty than by dehydrating!
 
With over 170 recipes for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, jerkies, leathers, trail mix, and even treats for your dog, this definitive guide gives you everything you need to know to make the most of your dehydrator. 
 
In this newly updated edition, you'll discover:

A guide on the types of dehydrators available

Pointers on proper food prep and safety storage

Dozens of recipes on dehydrating all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and herbs

Rich and flavorful recipes for dehydrated beef, chicken, duck, and other jerkies

Easy ideas for making chips, granola, croutons, and more with your dehydrator

Satisfying meringues, cookies, and other desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth

 
 

About the Author

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Jeanette Hurt is an award-winning food, wine, and travel writer. Her books include The Unofficial Aldi Cookbook, The Cheeses of California, Wisconsin Cocktails, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine and Food Pairing. Her work can also be found in Wine Enthusiast, Relish, Saveur, and dozens of other publications.