Cornbread is a favorite in our household! So much so that we have a few different flavors of cornbread in our recipe files. Why? Because why stop at just regular cornbread? And that philosophy is how Maple Bacon Cornbread was created...
Cherry Cobbler Skillet is easy and delicious, so much so that you will want to make this time and time again. And one way to be able to do that is be sure to get some cherries into the freezer during the cherry harvest!
Fresh Beet Salad with Ruby Grapefruit Vinaigrette Avocado and Feta, is the fresh beet salad that just may surprise you! Earthy, delicious and beautiful to look at!
So, what is Switchel? It is a mildly probiotic beverage that has been made and enjoyed for centuries. It is easy to customize and you won't need to keep a large supply of hasp-type bottles on hand for storage...which is a great reason to give Blueberry and Coconut Water Switchel a try!
Are you looking for a rich-tasting ground beef recipe that is just as good in the summer as it is in winter? You know, the perfect all season dinner time is near, recipe? If so Meatballs and Onions in Paprika Sour Cream Sauce is the dish you are looking for!
These easy-to-make Three Ingredient Nutella Brownies will satisfy both kinds of Brownie eating people! Those that like the crisp/chewy edges and those that like the tender fudge-y center. Come and take a look!
Do you love salads for the vegetables or for the delicious salad dressings that bring it all together? I could say it was all about the greens, but really for us, it is the dressing...and this one is delicious!
Shoofly Pie, is a southern classic. A pie built from molasses and lots of streusel crumbs. Delicious as-is, but as always, adding a little whipped cream on top makes it perfect to enjoy any time of the year.
Monday, April 28, 2025
How to Make Roasted Garlic, the easy way!
How to make Roasted Garlic the easy way! Are you looking for the easiest method to make several heads of roasted garlic? Take a look here, this method is foolproof and requires no special equipment!
Looking for another flavor of salad dressing to make for your family? You have come to the right place! This Parsley Honey and Lemon Dressing is a delicious and fresh tasting change, that everyone will love!
Swiss Chard White Bean and Sweet Potato Gratin, delivers great taste and lots of vegetables at the same time! If "Let's eat more vegetables!" is your motto, it is easy to do with this delicious vegetable casserole. Especially for swiss chard lovers...Perfect as a side dish or as a meatless meal to enjoy.
Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open!
We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, craft and upcycling ideas in the line up. Along with thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles also being shared today. I can guarantee that, you will be pleasantly surprised, with all the good stuff you are about to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Chicken Bacon and Cabbage Skillet.
Chicken Bacon and Cabbage Skillet, is not only quick to make, and frugal to serve, it is also delicious! We are fans of fried cabbage in this house to begin with, but adding chicken and bacon elevates this to a dinner time favorite!
Welcome to Homestead Sunday, where we share what we have learned, what we do on a regular basis, and what projects we are building, rebuilding or working on. Who are we? We are a three generation family living on six acres in South Eastern Texas.
And while we have only been in Texas a short time, we have had the homestead mentality and lifestyle for quite a few years. Starting out with our time living in Montana. And, although we are not experts in any way, I hope that what we share with you with this series is helpful, as well as inspirational for you and your own homestead journey. Or even with your own home and yard in the suburbs. Because to homestead is an much an action as it is a lifestyle.
What is a Composed Salad? Why not come and take a look at how easy it is to make one in just a a moment or two, using your favorite ingredients, plus we offer eight of our quick and easy favorites to enjoy!
I think it is easy to forget how lovely a simple dessert can be! Bananas in Orange Caramel Sauce is perfect to make and enjoy any time of the year! A juicy orange and green-tipped bananas come together deliciously in this easy to make dessert.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Aqua Fresca, just in time for warmer weather!
Aqua Fresca will be your new best friend this summer, or any time it is warm and you are thirsty! And this cantaloupe version is quite possibly the best one to start with!
Got Catsup? Catsup goes with just about everything and is frequently a called-for ingredient in many recipes. Ever thought about making your own? House Brand Catsup is easy to make, calling for basic pantry ingredients, and no more running to the market for a bottle of catsup ever again!
Out of maple syrup? Don't let that stop you from making a delicious pancake breakfast! Easy Oven Baked Whole Wheat Pancakes with Warm Apple Sauce, Vanilla Yogurt, and Crunchy Granola to the rescue!
Do you love fresh carrots with soft green tops? Good because they make a great pesto! Carrot Top Pesto is the perfect way to enjoy not just the carrots, but also the green tops of the carrots coming from your own garden or the local Farmer's Market!
Friday, April 25, 2025
Rustic Chicken Medallions with Sipping Gravy, so good you won't leave any on your plate!
Rustic Chicken Medallions with Sipping Gravy is perfect to serve to guests and yet, it is just another easy, delicious recipe calling for frugal and easy-to-find boneless, skinless chicken thighs! Making this another great chicken recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Pear and Munster Quesadillas! Is a lovely recreated hors d' oeuvres served at a wedding reception from years ago! You are going to enjoy this simple and delicious treat! Simple and yet delicious, serve them as a fun starter or even a quick lunch!
Red Beet Salad with Cranberry Maple Vinaigrette, a unique and delicious, raw beet salad. Developed during our days living on the upper peninsula in Washington state! And yes, inspired by the Cranberry harvest that takes place each year. Don't pass this lovely salad by...
Bar cookies are a busy baker's best friend! And I believe these Whole Wheat Jam Crumble Bars will become your new best friend. They are quick to assemble, delicious to eat and whole grain...plus they can be made in any flavor (thanks to the jam part!) you prefer.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 04.25.2025
Welcome to another great weekend!
And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot!
What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! Yes, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.
Grilled Cheese Pizza Bombs, really are the bomb! Fun to make, and delicious to eat. A fun meal to share at camp or even your own back yard. The bonus? Everyone can enjoy making their own, come and take a look...
This is not your usual tomato-based salsa, no this is crispy, delicious mildly crunchy Cabbage Salsa and it is perfect with tortilla chips! If you thought salsas were just made with tomatoes, take a look right here at this tasty treat!
Broken Olive Antipasto is not only really, really delicious but also the perfect recipe to make with helpers of all ages are visiting in the kitchen! I happen to know crumbling those olives between your fingers is great fun! And a perfect introduction to cooking....
White Chocolate Peanut Butter! This delicious treat is so, well, delicious is the only way to describe it, that you will want to make some for yourself! And of course you should. So it will not surprise you that it also makes a great gift for your favorite person!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Mary's favorite, Raw Apple Cake.
Mary's favorite, Raw Apple Cake. This is he cake my mom made when ever cake was needed. Perfect anytime, like now, or Mother's Day, Sunday dinner, or even next Thursday! You really will want to make this cake...
How to make Oven Roasted Tomatoes for Sauce or Freezer Storage. These delicious roasted tomatoes are another recipe for your "freezer pantry". They are perfect for the home gardener, who is harvesting more tomatoes than can be eaten fresh, but not enough for a production line canning and preserving method.
Making your own Ginger Ale is fun, a perfect family project and it tastes delicious! If you are new to fermenting beverages, and it didn't work out the first time tried. Don't give up! If I can do this, so can you...
Fresh, delicious and good for you! Yes we are talking about Cinnamon Prune Bread, why not come a take a peek...at this recipe for a loaf of bread with a name that includes a touch of French history...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Maple Custard, another easy Instant Pot dessert to enjoy!
Today we are talking about a well stocked pantry (again!), and how to make Maple Custard. It turns out, that having a well stocked pantry is how this custard came about! Plus, isn't it wonderful to be able to make a different recipe with just a one ingredient difference? Come and take a look, at this delicious custard, and don't forget the whipped cream!
One vegetable you will always find at the produce counter is cabbage. Maybe that is one reason it has become a favorite around here! You can serve it raw in so many ways, or baked, like this dish of silky, earthy Simple Baked Cabbage, come and take a look...
Let's make Julia's Caesar Salad Dressing, is so delicious, quick to stir together, and it contains no raw egg! This creamy, lemon-y, Parmesan Cheese-y dressing will be your new favorite. Perfect for any last minute impromptu Caesar needs!
Changing seasons can bring about changes in our eating habits as well. But the one thing that we should safeguard is continuing to eat fruits and vegetables! Come and take a look at this beautiful Kiwi with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Dessert Plate! Plus it could not be easier to put together...
Dill Pickle Chicken! What? Turns out if you are looking for tender and juicy chicken thighs, dill pickle brine is the marinade for you to use. This two-ingredient recipe is delicious!
Monday, April 21, 2025
Garlic Butter Green Beans with Parmesan Cheese and Pecans, a dinner idea
Cooking
almost every meal we eat, is my usual kitchen style. Often requiring a bit of
creative license to use what we have on hand in the pantry. When eating dinner,
my husband will often turn to me and say, "are you going to blog this?” That is
how a dinner idea came to be...not always a recipe, but
too good, not to share.
Today we are offering Garlic Butter Green Beans with Parmesan Cheese and Pecans.
Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open!
We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, craft and upcycling ideas in the line up. Along with thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles also being shared today. I can guarantee that, you will be pleasantly surprised, with all the good stuff you are about to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share!
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Fudgy Chocolate Pudding Cake, a slow cooker recipe
Honestly, Fudgy Chocolate Pudding Cake is long on delicious flavor, but short on beauty! But then again most homestyle chocolate desserts do not win any beauty contests, only taste contests! And this Fudgy Chocolate Pudding Cake is exactly that, a big time winner in the taste category...
Looking to be more self-sufficient and build up a well stocked pantry? Then you are in the right place! Homemade Brown Sugar is very simple to make. And if you have ever tried to find organic brown sugar, you will understand doing it yourself is the best way. Plus you can customize it for your own needs. Personally I like to have both light brown and dark brown sugar on hand.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Grapefruit and Rosemary Grilled Chicken.
So easy and all you need is a ruby grapefruit, a sprig of rosemary, and a little time. And those chicken thighs, will be ready to grill. And before you know it dinner is ready! Grapefruit and Rosemary Grilled Chicken, will be your new summertime grilling favorite.
We have enjoy our travels as volunteers for the National Parks System. Probably because camping had always been an enjoyable way to spend time together as a family. Volunteering is a great way to see the country, be of service to others and have fun together. We also learned a lot about cooking and being prepared on the road. Come and take a look at some of our most used recipes and ideas...
Friday, April 18, 2025
How to make No Boil Yogurt in Your Instant Pot!
This No Boil Yogurt made in the Instant Pot could not have been easier! Plus it is one more item our extended family will not have to purchase at the grocery store. And while milk is not cheap, this homemade yogurt costs about half what of what store bought yogurt sells for.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 04.18.2025
Welcome to another great weekend!
And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot!
What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! Yes, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives...
Variety is the spice of life, especially when baking your own homemade bread! Whole Wheat Honey and Wheat Germ Bread is so good it will be on repeat at your house, like it is in ours!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cottage Apple Salad
Cottage Apple Salad is not only simple to make, but delicious to eat. Making it the perfect salad for those busy days. This is one recipe to keep in your memory for a quick salad to offer and kids love it! Cottage Apple Salad, yep, you will want to make this...
I need to let you know right away, this is not a recipe for a meatloaf, that you can cook in your Instant Pot. But of course we have many here at Scratch Made Food! to enjoy. Rather this is a tutorial on how to cook your current favorite meatloaf recipe in the Instant Pot. Come and take a look...you will love the moist results!
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Whole Wheat Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Do you believe that whole wheat baked goods are dry, tasteless, and boring? If so I challenge you to bake up this recipe for Whole Wheat Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! Because seriously, they are anything but boring!
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