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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.

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Easy Cream of Chicken Soup
From-Scratch Recipes | Soups, Stews & Broths

Easy Cream of Chicken Soup

ByJessica January 30th, 2024February 2nd, 2024

In my search to transform my cooking into “all things from-scratch,” a common ingredient that often comes up in recipes…

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies
From-Scratch Recipes | Cookies | Desserts

Jam Thumbprint Cookies

ByMeghan January 26th, 2024January 26th, 2024

From as far as I can remember, jam thumbprint cookies have been one of my favorite Christmas cookies that we…

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Delicious Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)
From-Scratch Recipes | Rice | Sides

Delicious Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)

ByJessica January 23rd, 2024January 24th, 2024

As mentioned in other recipes, my family loves rice. We eat rice with everything, from teriyaki chicken to tacos to…

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Cheesy Potato Casserole
From-Scratch Recipes | Potatoes | Sides

Cheesy Potato Casserole

ByJessica January 19th, 2024January 19th, 2024

Potatoes are a staple in many houses. They’re cheap and can be prepared in a lot of different delicious ways….

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Havregrynskugler (Oatmeal Balls)
From-Scratch Recipes | Desserts

Havregrynskugler (Oatmeal Balls)

ByMeghan January 16th, 2024January 21st, 2024

Havregrynskugler (pronounced like how-rah-grins-cooler) is a traditional Danish Christmas snack that is enjoyed around the Christmas season, but can also…

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Green Beans Amandine (in less than 30 mins)
From-Scratch Recipes | Sides | Vegetables

Green Beans Amandine (in less than 30 mins)

ByJessica January 12th, 2024January 12th, 2024

I have found that one of the hardest parts about cooking for my family is finding ways to cook vegetables…

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Beef

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Delicious Spanish Hamburger Rice (in under 1 hour!)
From-Scratch Recipes | Beef | Dinners | Rice | Sides

Delicious Spanish Hamburger Rice (in under 1 hour!)

ByJessica November 28th, 2023December 30th, 2023

My family loves rice. If there was one thing that we could eat day in and day out with no…

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Breads

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Herbed Artisan Bread (with Garlic and Parmesan)
From-Scratch Recipes | Breads

Herbed Artisan Bread (with Garlic and Parmesan)

ByJasmine October 30th, 2023November 29th, 2023

Looking for a warm and beautiful artisan bread to impress guests? This is it! This herbed artisan bread is not…

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Buttermilk biscuits fresh out of the oven with light golden brown crusts.
Breads | From-Scratch Recipes

Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits

ByMeghan October 20th, 2023November 4th, 2023

If you have never made your own buttermilk biscuits then you are surely missing out and I am glad you…

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Loaf of sandwich bread sitting on a wooden cutting board with a serrated bread knife.
Breads | From-Scratch Recipes

Delicious Homemade Sandwich Bread in 2 hours

ByJessica October 6th, 2023November 29th, 2023

Bread is a staple in any home, especially sandwich bread. You can do a variety of things with it, from…

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Breakfasts

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Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
From-Scratch Recipes | Breakfast | Sourdough

Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes

ByJessica December 26th, 2023January 10th, 2024

I love pancakes. I always have, ever since I was a kid. I can remember sitting at my grandma’s kitchen…

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Hearty Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
From-Scratch Recipes | Breakfast

Hearty Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

ByMeghan October 24th, 2023November 29th, 2023

Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy is something that I grew up eating for breakfast occasionally and is still one of…

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Metal bowl of greek yogurt with chia berry jam and homemade granola.
From-Scratch Recipes | Breakfast

Healthy Homemade Granola

ByMeghan September 22nd, 2023November 4th, 2023

Homemade granola is quick, easy, and affordable. Plus, it is a whole lot healthier for you than what you could…

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Chicken

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Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)
From-Scratch Recipes | Chicken | Crock Pot | Dinners

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)

ByJessica December 5th, 2023December 5th, 2023

One of my favorite, easy, incredibly simple crock pot recipes is my chicken tacos. With only four ingredients, it is…

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Delicious Creamy Spinach and Tomato Chicken
From-Scratch Recipes | Chicken | Dinners

Delicious Creamy Spinach and Tomato Chicken

ByJessica November 24th, 2023December 1st, 2023

I love to cook. Finding new recipes to try out in the kitchen brings me genuine joy. However, I don’t…

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Condiments

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Savory, Simple Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Condiment | From-Scratch Recipes

Savory, Simple Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

ByJasmine January 9th, 2024January 10th, 2024

A New Year is upon us once again…many of us are thinking about becoming healthy or shedding a few pounds….

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Vanilla extract
From-Scratch Recipes | Condiment

Homemade Single-Fold Vanilla Extract

ByMeghan October 17th, 2023November 4th, 2023

My interest in making vanilla extract started in October of 2022, when I stumbled upon a post in one of…

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A mason jar with dandelion honey surrounded by freeze-dried lemon slices, dandelion flower heads and a honey dipper.
From-Scratch Recipes | Condiment | Foraging

Delectable Dandelion Honey (Using Only 5 Ingredients)

ByMeghan September 8th, 2023January 18th, 2024

Dandelion honey is just what you need after a long winter of snow and ice. Here in Michigan, we usually…

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Crock Pot

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Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)
From-Scratch Recipes | Chicken | Crock Pot | Dinners

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)

ByJessica December 5th, 2023December 5th, 2023

One of my favorite, easy, incredibly simple crock pot recipes is my chicken tacos. With only four ingredients, it is…

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Desserts

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies
From-Scratch Recipes | Cookies | Desserts

Jam Thumbprint Cookies

ByMeghan January 26th, 2024January 26th, 2024

From as far as I can remember, jam thumbprint cookies have been one of my favorite Christmas cookies that we…

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Havregrynskugler (Oatmeal Balls)
From-Scratch Recipes | Desserts

Havregrynskugler (Oatmeal Balls)

ByMeghan January 16th, 2024January 21st, 2024

Havregrynskugler (pronounced like how-rah-grins-cooler) is a traditional Danish Christmas snack that is enjoyed around the Christmas season, but can also…

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Risengrød (Rice Porridge)
From-Scratch Recipes | Desserts | Puddings

Risengrød (Rice Porridge)

ByMeghan December 23rd, 2023December 26th, 2023

One of the oldest Danish Christmas traditions is having a warm bowl of risengrød, a rice porridge that is made…

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Dinners

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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
From-Scratch Recipes | Dinners | Turkey

Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

ByJessica December 30th, 2023January 10th, 2024

Growing up, tater tot casserole was one of my absolute favorite foods. I don’t remember when my mom first started…

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Delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
From-Scratch Recipes | Dinners | Pork

Delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

ByJessica December 8th, 2023December 8th, 2023

With the holiday season fast approaching, everyone looks for their holiday staples to bring to family dinners and gatherings of…

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Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)
From-Scratch Recipes | Chicken | Crock Pot | Dinners

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos (With Only 4 Ingredients!)

ByJessica December 5th, 2023December 5th, 2023

One of my favorite, easy, incredibly simple crock pot recipes is my chicken tacos. With only four ingredients, it is…

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Drinks

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Cozy Mulled Wine
From-Scratch Recipes | Drinks

Cozy Mulled Wine

ByJasmine December 15th, 2023December 20th, 2023

In the summer, a chilled glass of wine is refreshing and relaxing at the end of a hot day. But…

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Homemade Eggnog
Drinks | From-Scratch Recipes

Homemade Eggnog

ByMeghan December 12th, 2023December 13th, 2023

One of the things I look forward to the most during the winter season is eggnog. It is just one…

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Pork

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Delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
From-Scratch Recipes | Dinners | Pork

Delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

ByJessica December 8th, 2023December 8th, 2023

With the holiday season fast approaching, everyone looks for their holiday staples to bring to family dinners and gatherings of…

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Delicious Puerto Rican Pork Shoulder Roast
From-Scratch Recipes | Dinners | Pork

Delicious Puerto Rican Pork Shoulder Roast

ByJessica November 22nd, 2023November 29th, 2023

This Puerto Rican pork shoulder roast, also known as Pernil, is a favorite in my house. My husband’s father is…

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Sides

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Delicious Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)
From-Scratch Recipes | Rice | Sides

Delicious Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)

ByJessica January 23rd, 2024January 24th, 2024

As mentioned in other recipes, my family loves rice. We eat rice with everything, from teriyaki chicken to tacos to…

Read More Delicious Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)Continue

Cheesy Potato Casserole
From-Scratch Recipes | Potatoes | Sides

Cheesy Potato Casserole

ByJessica January 19th, 2024January 19th, 2024

Potatoes are a staple in many houses. They’re cheap and can be prepared in a lot of different delicious ways….

Read More Cheesy Potato CasseroleContinue

Green Beans Amandine (in less than 30 mins)
From-Scratch Recipes | Sides | Vegetables

Green Beans Amandine (in less than 30 mins)

ByJessica January 12th, 2024January 12th, 2024

I have found that one of the hardest parts about cooking for my family is finding ways to cook vegetables…

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Soups, Stews & Broths

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Easy Cream of Chicken Soup
From-Scratch Recipes | Soups, Stews & Broths

Easy Cream of Chicken Soup

ByJessica January 30th, 2024February 2nd, 2024

In my search to transform my cooking into “all things from-scratch,” a common ingredient that often comes up in recipes…

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My Favorite 1-hour Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth
From-Scratch Recipes | Soups, Stews & Broths

My Favorite 1-hour Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth

ByJasmine September 1st, 2023November 29th, 2023

Chicken bone broth is a staple in many pantries. Having broth on hand is incredibly important, especially if you make…

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Sourdough

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Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes
From-Scratch Recipes | Breakfast | Sourdough

Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes

ByJessica December 26th, 2023January 10th, 2024

I love pancakes. I always have, ever since I was a kid. I can remember sitting at my grandma’s kitchen…

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Introduction to Sourdough
From-Scratch Recipes | Sourdough

Introduction to Sourdough

ByJessica September 24th, 2023November 4th, 2023

Sourdough is a type of leavened bread that is known for its crusty exterior, airy interior, and tangy flavor. It’s…

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Sourdough oatmeal muffins cooling on a wire rack. In the front is a muffin split open to show the inside with walnuts and chocolate chips.
From-Scratch Recipes | Breads | Sourdough

The BEST Sourdough Oatmeal Muffins

ByJessica September 15th, 2023November 29th, 2023

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that’s probably true. Unfortunately for my husband…

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Turkey

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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
From-Scratch Recipes | Dinners | Turkey

Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

ByJessica December 30th, 2023January 10th, 2024

Growing up, tater tot casserole was one of my absolute favorite foods. I don’t remember when my mom first started…

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