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Category: From Scratch

  • Homestead Helper Mix

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    The Pantry Base It’s more than a seasoning mix This is the foundation behind several of my homemade meal kits. Making one large batch means several dinners are already halfway finished. Ingredients Mix together and store airtight. Use ½ cup per pound of meat in Homestead Helper recipes. Keep It Handy Store in mason jars…

  • Homemade Homestead Helper Bowtie Lasagna

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    It’s more than boxed pasta This homemade version brings the convenience of a boxed dinner with ingredients you mixed yourself. It’s perfect for keeping on the pantry shelf when you need a comforting meal without a lot of planning. Jar Ingredients Additional: Make Dinner Brown and drain the beef. Add the jar mix, tomato sauce,…

  • Spanish Rice Mix

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    Better than Boxed It’s more than a boxed side There’s a certain comfort in having meals you can count on—especially on days when time and energy are both running low. Over the years, I’ve started keeping simple mixes like this Spanish rice on hand so I can still serve something homemade without extra effort. It’s…

  • Homemade Pancakes from Scratch

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    It’s A Family Thing It’s more than a weekend breakfast Some of my favorite memories in the kitchen are the slow mornings—the ones where no one is rushing out the door and the griddle stays warm a little longer. Pancakes have become a staple in those moments. With a big family, I’ve learned to rely…

  • Easy Homemade Goulash Recipe

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    One Pot Family Meal It’s more than a simple supper Feeding a big family day in and day out teaches you quickly that meals don’t need to be fancy—they just need to be filling, dependable, and made with care. Goulash has been one of those steady recipes in our home for years. It’s the kind…

  • Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar

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    A “From Scratch” Recipe It’s more than a quick dessert In a busy homestead kitchen, not everything can be made from scratch in the moment—and I’ve learned that’s okay. With a house full of kids, there are long days, unexpected messes, and evenings when everyone just wants something sweet without a whole production behind it.…

  • From Scratch: Homemade Pancakes

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    I’m back with another edition of the Homemade From Scratch series—and this episode is all about pancakes. There’s something special about starting the day with a stack of pancakes made completely from scratch. In a world filled with boxed mixes and convenience foods, taking a few extra minutes to combine simple pantry staples feels like…

  • From Scratch: Everything Bouillon

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    I’m back with another edition of the Homemade From Scratch series, and this one is a true homestead staple—Everything Bouillon. There’s a certain kind of satisfaction that comes from replacing store-bought staples with something you’ve mixed and made yourself. Bouillon is one of those small kitchen shortcuts that many of us grew up relying on,…

  • From Scratch: Great Grams Appalachian Cornbread

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    I’m back with another edition of the Homemade From Scratch series, and this one carries a little extra heart—Great Gram’s Appalachian Cornbread. Some recipes aren’t just instructions on a page; they’re memories baked into cast iron. This cornbread is one of those. It comes from my great grandmother’s kitchen, where simple ingredients were turned into…