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 version of Cosmic Brownies nail the balance between fudgy and chewy. When I think about my favorite childhood sweet treats, the ultra sweet chocolate Cosmic Brownie is what first comes to mind. Years later, I am returning to this sweet treat as an adult and thought it would be fun to see how […]
Cosmic Brownies That Nail the Fudgy-Chewy Balance Read Post »
Skip the bakery section and make your own soft, homemade hamburger buns in less than an hour. These quick hamburger buns are light, pillowy, and finished with a golden sesame seed topping. They’re perfect for juicy burgers, pulled pork, grilled chicken, or even a simple sandwich for a weeknight dinner. What makes this recipe especially
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Farmhouse apple crisp made with fresh apples, warm spices, brown sugar, and a buttery crumb topping. Easy tips, variations, and serving ideas. We have one apple tree in the front of our farmyard. It happens to be my daughter’s favorite apple, but only for that short window when the fruit is still firm, sweet, and
Old-Fashioned Farmhouse Skillet Apple Crisp Read Post »
When the garden is overflowing with cucumbers and fresh plums are in season, this easy Plum Salsa is one of our favorite ways to bring those flavors together. It takes just minutes to make and is the perfect combination of sweet, crisp, and tangy. Whether you’re serving it with tortilla chips, spooning it over grilled
Fresh Plum Salsa with Lime and Cilantro Read Post »
This creamy garden cucumber dip is one of our favorite ways to enjoy that abundance. Made with crisp cucumbers, cream cheese, dill, and a few simple seasonings, it’s cool, refreshing, and perfect for warm afternoons. Whether you’re gathering vegetables straight from the garden, packing a picnic, or putting together a snack board for family and
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This Caramelized Blueberry Upside-Down Pancake takes everything you love about fluffy pancakes and transforms it into an easy oven-baked brunch that’s beautiful enough to serve guests. As it bakes, the butter and brown sugar melt together into a rich caramel sauce while the blueberries soften and burst into a jammy layer. Once flipped onto a
Caramelized Blueberry Upside-Down Pancake Read Post »
Fresh zucchini, fluffy eggs, and plenty of cheddar cheese come together in these easy Zucchini Egg Cups. They’re a delicious make-ahead breakfast that’s packed with protein and fresh garden flavor. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday breakfast, meal prep for busy mornings, or another tasty way to use up summer zucchini, these baked egg
Fluffy Zucchini Egg Cups with Cottage Cheese Read Post »
Cool off with this Garden Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho. A refreshing no-cook summer soup made with tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh watermelon juice that’s perfect for using garden produce. When the summer heat settles in and the garden is overflowing with fresh produce, the last thing you want to do is heat up the kitchen. This gazpacho
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When the garden is overflowing and fresh fruit is in season, it’s the perfect time to make this Fresh Apple and Blueberry Garden Salsa. Crisp tart apples, sweet blueberries, colorful peppers, and fresh herbs come together with a squeeze of lime for a bright, flavorful salsa that’s just as delicious alongside tortilla chips as it
Sweet and Savory Apple Blueberry Salsa Read Post »
This Fresh Garden Berry Cranberry Spritzer combines juicy raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries with cranberry juice, fresh lemon, and a little sweetness. A splash of club soda adds just enough fizz to make it a refreshing drink for a warm afternoon. This is an easy single-serving recipe, so you don’t have to make a whole pitcher
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This Winter Berry Spritzer combines tart cranberry juice, bright pomegranate juice, fresh lemon juice, homemade simple syrup, and bubbly lemon-lime soda for a refreshing drink that’s as pretty as it is easy to make. When the weather turns cold, there’s something special about having a festive drink to share around the table. This recipe makes
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These old-fashioned homemade chocolate sandwich cookies are a from-scratch version of a childhood favorite. Soft chocolate cookies are filled with a sweet vanilla cream filling for a nostalgic treat made with simple pantry ingredients. There’s something special about making homemade cookies that brings everyone into the kitchen. Maybe it’s the smell of chocolate baking in
Old-Fashioned Homemade Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Read Post »
These juicy baked venison meatballs are made with ground deer meat, fresh garden herbs, and simple pantry ingredients for an easy dinner. What makes these meatballs special is how adaptable they are. We used fresh basil and chives picked from the garden, duck eggs from our flock, and mozzarella because that’s what we had on
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Have you ever tried making fresh pasta from scratch? With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create tender, flavorful noodles that taste far better than anything from a box. Whether you’re serving them with a rich homemade sauce, adding them to chicken soup, or pairing them with fresh garden vegetables, homemade pasta turns
Homemade Fresh Pasta Recipe from Scratch Read Post »
Learn how to make crispy roasted green peas in the oven. This healthy, crunchy snack is budget-friendly, easy to customize with seasonings, and perfect for meal prep. Looking for a nutritious snack that’s crispy, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make? These roasted green peas deliver all the crunch you crave without reaching for a bag
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Make soft, chewy 2 ingredient protein bagels with cottage cheese and self-rising flour. No yeast, ready in under 40 minutes, and easy to customize. Fresh homemade bagels don’t have to be complicated. With just cottage cheese and self-rising flour, you can bake soft, chewy, protein-packed bagels in less than 40 minutes. They’re perfect for busy
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Tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor, this pan fried venison tenderloin is one of the easiest ways to enjoy wild game. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 15 minutes from start to finish, this recipe lets the natural flavor of the venison shine. Whether you’re preparing a meal after a successful
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This easy Pizza Pasta Bake combines everything you love about pizza and baked pasta into one comforting family meal. Tender pasta, savory ground beef, colorful vegetables, rich marinara sauce, and plenty of melted cheese are baked together until hot, bubbly, and perfectly golden. It’s the kind of hearty casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks,
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If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins are a delicious way to put that fresh harvest to good use. They’re moist, lightly spiced, and packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, shredded zucchini, and ground almonds. A handful of chocolate chips makes them just sweet enough to feel like a
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This Garden Fresh Herb Salad is one of those simple recipes that celebrates the flavors of the season without requiring much time in the kitchen. Enjoy the flavors of the garden with this easy fresh herb salad featuring dill, parsley, cucumber, romaine, and a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re harvesting
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