Tag: dinner

  • Homemade Homestead Helper Stroganoff

    Creamy Family Favorite It’s more than comfort food Some meals simply remind you of home. Stroganoff is creamy, filling, and one of those recipes everyone enjoys. Making your own mix keeps it simple while skipping unnecessary additives. Jar Ingredients Additional: Make Dinner Brown the beef. Add the jar mix and water. Bring to a boil,…

  • Homemade Hamburger Buns

    Soft, Fluffy Bread Nothing beats pulling warm homemade hamburger buns from the oven. They make even the simplest burgers feel like something special. Whether we’re grilling outside or making sloppy joes on a weeknight, homemade buns always disappear first. Simple Ingredients Makes approximately 12 buns. Bake Them Fresh Combine yeast, warm water, and honey. Let…

  • Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni

    Better Than the Box and more than a quick side dish Some recipes become pantry staples because they’re easy, while others stay because everyone asks for them again. This homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni is both. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s an inexpensive meal starter or side dish that tastes better than the boxed version. I…

  • Homestead Helper Mix

    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

    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

    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…

  • From Scratch: Great Grams Appalachian Cornbread

    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…