From-Scratch Recipes
Explore the joy of homemade cooking with our collection of recipes crafted from the heart. From family favorites to delightful discoveries, our from-scratch recipes are all about creating delicious meals with simple, fresh ingredients. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, you’ll find the warmth and flavor of homemade goodness in every bite. Join us in the kitchen, where love and creativity come together to make every meal a memorable moment.
Latest Posts
Easy Cream of Chicken Soup
In my search to transform my cooking into “all things from-scratch,” a common ingredient that often comes up in recipes…
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
From as far as I can remember, jam thumbprint cookies have been one of my favorite Christmas cookies that we…
Delicious Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)
As mentioned in other recipes, my family loves rice. We eat rice with everything, from teriyaki chicken to tacos to…
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Potatoes are a staple in many houses. They’re cheap and can be prepared in a lot of different delicious ways….
Havregrynskugler (Oatmeal Balls)
Havregrynskugler (pronounced like how-rah-grins-cooler) is a traditional Danish Christmas snack that is enjoyed around the Christmas season, but can also…
Green Beans Amandine (in less than 30 mins)
I have found that one of the hardest parts about cooking for my family is finding ways to cook vegetables…
Beef
Delicious Spanish Hamburger Rice (in under 1 hour!)
My family loves rice. If there was one thing that we could eat day in and day out with no…
Breads
Herbed Artisan Bread (with Garlic and Parmesan)
Looking for a warm and beautiful artisan bread to impress guests? This is it! This herbed artisan bread is not…
Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits
If you have never made your own buttermilk biscuits then you are surely missing out and I am glad you…
Delicious Homemade Sandwich Bread in 2 hours
Bread is a staple in any home, especially sandwich bread. You can do a variety of things with it, from…
Breakfasts
Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
I love pancakes. I always have, ever since I was a kid. I can remember sitting at my grandma’s kitchen…
Hearty Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy is something that I grew up eating for breakfast occasionally and is still one of…
Healthy Homemade Granola
Homemade granola is quick, easy, and affordable. Plus, it is a whole lot healthier for you than what you could…
Chicken
Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)
One of my favorite, easy, incredibly simple crock pot recipes is my chicken tacos. With only four ingredients, it is…
Delicious Creamy Spinach and Tomato Chicken
I love to cook. Finding new recipes to try out in the kitchen brings me genuine joy. However, I don’t…
Condiments
Savory, Simple Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
A New Year is upon us once again…many of us are thinking about becoming healthy or shedding a few pounds….
Homemade Single-Fold Vanilla Extract
My interest in making vanilla extract started in October of 2022, when I stumbled upon a post in one of…
Delectable Dandelion Honey (Using Only 5 Ingredients)
Dandelion honey is just what you need after a long winter of snow and ice. Here in Michigan, we usually…
Crock Pot
Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)
One of my favorite, easy, incredibly simple crock pot recipes is my chicken tacos. With only four ingredients, it is…
Desserts
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
From as far as I can remember, jam thumbprint cookies have been one of my favorite Christmas cookies that we…
Havregrynskugler (Oatmeal Balls)
Havregrynskugler (pronounced like how-rah-grins-cooler) is a traditional Danish Christmas snack that is enjoyed around the Christmas season, but can also…
Risengrød (Rice Porridge)
One of the oldest Danish Christmas traditions is having a warm bowl of risengrød, a rice porridge that is made…
Dinners
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Growing up, tater tot casserole was one of my absolute favorite foods. I don’t remember when my mom first started…
Delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
With the holiday season fast approaching, everyone looks for their holiday staples to bring to family dinners and gatherings of…
Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)
One of my favorite, easy, incredibly simple crock pot recipes is my chicken tacos. With only four ingredients, it is…
Drinks
Cozy Mulled Wine
In the summer, a chilled glass of wine is refreshing and relaxing at the end of a hot day. But…
Homemade Eggnog
One of the things I look forward to the most during the winter season is eggnog. It is just one…
Pork
Delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
With the holiday season fast approaching, everyone looks for their holiday staples to bring to family dinners and gatherings of…
Delicious Puerto Rican Pork Shoulder Roast
This Puerto Rican pork shoulder roast, also known as Pernil, is a favorite in my house. My husband’s father is…
Sides
Delicious Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)
As mentioned in other recipes, my family loves rice. We eat rice with everything, from teriyaki chicken to tacos to…
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Potatoes are a staple in many houses. They’re cheap and can be prepared in a lot of different delicious ways….
Green Beans Amandine (in less than 30 mins)
I have found that one of the hardest parts about cooking for my family is finding ways to cook vegetables…
Soups, Stews & Broths
Easy Cream of Chicken Soup
In my search to transform my cooking into “all things from-scratch,” a common ingredient that often comes up in recipes…
My Favorite 1-hour Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth
Chicken bone broth is a staple in many pantries. Having broth on hand is incredibly important, especially if you make…
Sourdough
Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
I love pancakes. I always have, ever since I was a kid. I can remember sitting at my grandma’s kitchen…
Introduction to Sourdough
Sourdough is a type of leavened bread that is known for its crusty exterior, airy interior, and tangy flavor. It’s…
The BEST Sourdough Oatmeal Muffins
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that’s probably true. Unfortunately for my husband…
Turkey
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Growing up, tater tot casserole was one of my absolute favorite foods. I don’t remember when my mom first started…