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RecipeAugust 31, 2026

About 8 hrs 20 minsMeal Prep Meals

Mini Caramel Eclair

We’ve released Strawberry Eclair and Strawberry Cheesecake Eclair, but since we had extra caramel sauce from our From Scratch Week, we thought – why not try a caramel version? We’re big foodies, so we keep up with new snacks to see if we can create anything with them. When Chessm

RecipeAugust 13, 2026

About 35 minsFrom Scratch

Caramel Sauce

So you’ve made our sweetened condensed milk recipe and now you want to use some of it for a caramel sauce? Not a problem! This caramel sauce is perfect for drizzling, dipping, baking, and pie fillings. We actually used it in a few of our dessert recipes! This recipe’s instruction

RecipeAugust 12, 2026

About 9 hrs 40 minsFrom Scratch

Crockpot Sweetened Condensed Milk

Got milk you need to use up? Turn it into sweetened condensed milk. This recipe is perfect for desserts like cakes, pies, frostings, and no-bake treats – you can even take it a step further and make homemade caramel. While you can make it on the stove, we’ll be focusing on the cr

RecipeAugust 11, 2026

About 25 minsFrom Scratch

Buttercream Frosting

While there’s nothing wrong with using canned frosting, homemade tastes so much better – and it only takes four ingredients: unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk or heavy cream, and your choice of flavoring. Here’s how we make buttercream frosting from scratch! Try these differe

RecipeMarch 14, 2026

About 3 hrs 20 minsThe Comfort Kitchen Series

Caramel Apple Pie

While testing recipes for From Scratch Week, we had tons of caramel sauce, so we made a pie! Think of what it is like biting into a caramel pie from the fair but warm and gooey: Caramel Apple Pie Be sure to comment below or tag us on social media if you’ve tried this recipe! […]

RecipeNovember 8, 2025

About 10 hrs 55 minsFrom Scratch

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

RecipeSeptember 26, 2025

About 12 hrs 30 minsFrom Scratch

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

RecipeSeptember 25, 2025

About 15 minsFrom Scratch

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 sug

RecipeSeptember 24, 2025

About 15 minsFrom Scratch

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! Bro

RecipeMarch 7, 2025

About 1 hr 45 minsFrom Scratch

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

RecipeMarch 6, 2025

About 40 minsFrom Scratch

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 l

RecipeMarch 5, 2025

About 15 minsFrom Scratch

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

RecipeMarch 4, 2025

About 10 hrs 20 minsFrom Scratch

Chicken Scrap 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 d

RecipeMarch 3, 2025

About 20 minsFrom Scratch

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