From Scratch Week

Beef Bone Broth

In our house, we usually stick to making chicken or turkey broth, but this time I wanted to switch things up and try a homemade beef broth to elevate some of my favorite comfort dishes – like hamburger steak, cubed steak, beef gravy, and a good old-fashioned roast. After a bit of research (and aContinue reading “Beef Bone Broth”

Brines

There’s nothing better than biting into chicken or turkey that’s juicy and full of flavor all the way through. The secret? Brining. At its core, a brine is just flavored water that your meat soaks in before cooking. It can be as simple as salt and water, or as creative as adding pickle juice, freshContinue reading “Brines”

Powdered Sugar

Save money (and a last-minute grocery trip!) by making your own powdered sugar at home. It’s an easy way to stock up in bulk for all your holiday baking – and the best part is, you’ll know exactly what’s in it. While powdered sugar can technically be made with just granulated sugar, we recommend addingContinue reading “Powdered Sugar”

Brown Sugar

Nothing kills the holiday baking vibe faster than realizing you forgot brown sugar – and of course, the store shelves are wiped clean of the dark brown kind you really needed. But don’t stress – we’ve got you covered with a quick, easy, and cheaper solution: make it yourself! Brown sugar is one of theContinue reading “Brown Sugar”

From Scratch Week 2025 – Part 2

The holidays are just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off a new round of From Scratch recipes with you! This week, we’re focusing on the essentials – simple, everyday ingredients you probably already use in your holiday baking. And because no Thanksgiving is complete without a perfectly juicy turkeyContinue reading “From Scratch Week 2025 – Part 2”

Sauces

I grew up eating canned spaghetti and Alfredo sauce, but as I got older, I realized that the more control I had over the ingredients, the better the sauce turned out. In these recipes, I’ll be sharing my take on both Red Sauce and White Sauce. The red sauce recipe actually comes from my honey,Continue reading “Sauces”

Gravy

There’s nothing wrong with using gravy packets, but I promise that making gravy from scratch is so much more rewarding! This recipe uses my Homemade Broth, flour, butter, and seasonings based on the flavor you want. I challenge you to try making your own gravy and see which you like better! Gravy will take aboutContinue reading “Gravy”

Extracts

Save money by making your own extracts! A small bottle of pure vanilla extract usually costs about $9. This recipe lets you make your own vanilla and other flavors at home, saving you money and giving you the ability to create the BEST frostings with the rich, natural flavors of homemade extracts—way better than store-bought!Continue reading “Extracts”

Crockpot Broth

On average, organic broth costs about $2 for 32 oz—why pay that when you can make your own for free? This simple “dump and go” recipe uses your vegetable and meat scraps to create delicious broth for all your recipes. You can even adjust it to make stock if you prefer! The main difference betweenContinue reading “Crockpot Broth”

Apple Scrap Vinegar

Spring is just around the corner, and for me, that means one thing—apple pie season! If you’re planning to bake one (or a few), don’t toss those apple scraps just yet. Instead, put them to good use and make your own homemade apple scrap vinegar. This recipe is from Homestead and Chill but with aContinue reading “Apple Scrap Vinegar”