Made from scratch recipes. Perfect for a home cook looking to perfect your family’s favorite recipes. If you’re a home baker eager to try new treats, you’ll find homemade recipe and tips to suit your needs.
Learn how to achieve the perfect rise on your bread, keep cookies from spreading too much, and make the flakiest pie crusts. Discover how to use pantry staples creatively, store ingredients properly, and make meal prep a breeze.
This homemade ketchup recipe is perfect for canning, allowing you to enjoy fresh, flavorful tomato ketchup all year long. Canning homemade ketchup is easier than you might think. With ripe tomatoes, a mix of spices, and a splash of vinegar, you can create a deliciously balanced ketchup that’s just the right amount of sweet and […]
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A healthy sourdough starter smell is the foundation of delicious homemade sourdough bread. However, beginners often struggle with identifying whether their starter is thriving or failing based on its scent. My daughter and niece have both become quite good at growing their own fermented dough and coming up with lots of recipes for the discard.
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If you love coffee but find store-bought creamers too expensive, full of artificial flavors, or just not quite right, this easy homemade coffee creamer recipe is the perfect way to customize your morning cup. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create your own coffee creamer that tastes better, saves money, and gives you
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Learn how to make beef tallow on your homestead. This natural animal fat has been a staple in traditional kitchens for generations, and for good reason. This versatile, healthy fat is perfect for high-heat cooking, deep frying, and even skincare. Making your own beef tallow at home is simple, cost-effective, and satisfying. Learning How to
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If you’ve ever enjoyed the soft, pillowy goodness of homemade naan bread at a restaurant, you’ll be thrilled to know you can make a quick and easy version right at home. Using simple ingredients and a hot skillet, this yogurt-based naan recipe delivers the same chewy texture and satisfying flavor without the need for yeast—or
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Make Homemade Paprika with Fresh produce you’re your own garden. Imagine stepping into your garden, picking ripe peppers fresh off the vine, and transforming them into a rich, aromatic spice that will elevate your dishes all year round. Making your own paprika from garden-grown peppers is a rewarding journey that connects you to the land
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Make this easy banana pancakes recipe from scratch using overripe bananas. Breakfast on the homestead should be hearty, wholesome, and made with ingredients you already have on hand. That’s why these banana pancakes are the perfect recipe to whip up on a cozy morning. Not only do they use ripe bananas that might otherwise go
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These No-Bake Almond Bark Cookies, a cherished treat from my great-grandma Joy’s recipe collection, embody just that. Crafted with simple ingredients and no oven required, these cookies are an ideal addition to your homestead kitchen. At Hobby Homestead, we value recipes that are simple, nostalgic, and perfect for bringing families together. It’s a great way
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There’s nothing quite like the rich, indulgent taste of homemade chocolate sauce for all your favorite desserts. Whether you’re drizzling it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, adding a swirl to a piping mug of hot chocolate, or elevating your chocolate cake with a glossy chocolate ganache, this simple recipe is bound to become
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There’s something deeply satisfying about making a batch of homemade brownies from scratch. We love seeing the crinkly top and the super moist and fudgy brownies. While these can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for longer storage, that is never an issue at our house. They rarely last more than two days. They
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While it may sound intimidating, learning how to deep fry a whole turkey safely is easy to master with the right equipment and precautions. Here’s your step-by-step guide to ensure your turkey turns out perfectly, without the danger. When it comes to preparing a turkey for Thanksgiving (or any special meal), deep-frying is an excellent
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This easy recipe for old-fashioned cinnamon quick bread is one of our favorite things to bake on chilly mornings, and it’s perfect for sharing over a warm cup of coffee. There’s something incredibly comforting about homemade cinnamon bread, especially when it’s a quick bread recipe that fills the house with the cozy aroma of cinnamon
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Making your own homemade cottage cheese is incredibly satisfying to create from scratch. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh, creamy cheese. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to use simple ingredients and avoid store-bought options. Or you are a dairy farmer on a small scale or even a larger scale. When I was
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Every fall, we roast pumpkin seeds. It has become a cherished family tradition every Halloween, turning pumpkin carving into a full fall experience. After cleaning out a fresh pumpkin, especially a sugar or pie pumpkin, it’s so satisfying to turn the mass of seeds into a tasty, crunchy snack. With a few simple steps, you
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Render pure lard from pork fat and create a liquid gold. It’s a rewarding process that connects homesteaders to traditional cooking practices. When I was first married years ago, my mother-in-law taught me how to render lard. She just used a roasting pan to melt the fat at a very low temperature. On the farm,
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Cheesy ham and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Combining tender potatoes, savory ham, and a rich, homemade creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for using up leftover ham from a holiday meal, like Thanksgiving or Christmas. The homemade bechamel sauce adds a smooth and creamy texture that takes this casserole to the next
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Locals love their Upper Michigan Pasties. Each year, they have a tasting contest to see who will reign as the number one best tasting pasty. My love for pasties runs deep, thanks to my mother-in-law, who grew up in Ahmeek, Michigan, and attended school in nearby Calumet. She shared with me the authentic way to
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When the crisp autumn air rolls in, nothing beats the satisfaction of turning a bushel of apples into homemade applesauce. On the farm, apple-picking was always a family tradition. The apple trees were scattered throughout our 200 acres. But we knew where to find them. We’d head out to the apple orchards, and by the
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We make large batches of this homemade chicken stock regularly and store it in freezer-safe containers for future use. It’s a staple in our kitchen, ready to be added to soups, stews, and grains or simply enjoyed on its own. Not only does this stock add depth and flavor to our meals, but it’s also
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If there’s a recipe that embodies fall, it’s these soft and gooey Brown Butter Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze. They’re made with rich browned butter, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of salted apple butter for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Topped with a creamy cinnamon maple glaze, every bite is full
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