Cooking from Scratch
Welcome to the Cooking from Scratch category—your home base for making wholesome, homemade meals with simple ingredients. Whether you're baking bread, simmering soups, or learning the basics of scratch cooking, these recipes and tips will help you cook confidently and nourish your family naturally.
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Easy Apple Cider Donut Bread Recipe In Mini Loaves
This Apple Cider Donut Bread Recipe is one of my favorite fall bakes—perfect for sharing, gifting, or stocking the freezer. It’s warmly spiced, ultra moist from reduced apple cider, and finished with a mouthwatering cinnamon sugar coating. I always bake this recipe in mini loaf pans. They make the bread easier to store, freeze, and portion—and let’s be honest, they’re…
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How to Make Apple Pie Spice Seasoning
Making an apple pie spice recipe at home is quick, affordable, and packed with warm, cozy flavor. This simple blend combines common pantry spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice into one jar that’s perfect for fall baking and more. I started making it myself when I realized how often I was buying tiny jars of pre-mixed spice, and how much…
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How to Make Yogurt at Home (With or Without an Instant Pot
Making yogurt at home is simpler than you might think—and it only takes two ingredients to get started. Whether you’re using raw milk and the stove-top method, or store-bought whole milk and an Instant Pot, making homemade yogurt is a rewarding skill. It’s fresher, more customizable, and often more gut-friendly than the store-bought kind. I started making yogurt as part…
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe (Moist, Easy & Freezer-Friendly)
If you’re looking for a moist and easy chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe, this version is the one to try. It’s light and delicious, simple to mix together, and perfect for using up garden zucchini—whether fresh-picked or frozen. This loaf bakes up golden and tender every time, with just the right amount of sweetness and texture. It freezes beautifully, too,…
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How to Make Beef Bone Broth in the Instant Pot
How to make beef bone broth in the Instant Pot is one of the easiest ways to turn leftover bones into a rich, nourishing staple. Whether you’re using ribeye roast bones, soup bones, or a mix of marrow and joint bones, this method delivers deep flavor with minimal effort. Bone broth has long been known for its gut-healing, joint-supporting, and…
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How to Cook a Whole Frozen Chicken in an Instant Pot
Need dinner fast but forgot to thaw the chicken? Here’s How to Cook a Whole Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot—no defrosting required. This simple method delivers a juicy, flavorful chicken in under two hours (sometimes under 1 hour, depending on the size of the chicken), making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals. With basic seasonings and a…
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Creamy Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars You’ll Love
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars perfectly balance sweet, tart, and creamy — all layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. This from-scratch dessert uses real strawberries and rhubarb for a fresh, fruit-forward topping that bakes beautifully over a rich cheesecake layer. It’s the kind of treat that feels homemade in the best way, perfect for spring gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy…
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Easy Rhubarb Crumble Recipe with Classic Tart Flavor
If you’re looking for a tart and comforting dessert, you’ll love this Easy Rhubarb Crumble recipe! Whether you’re using fresh or frozen rhubarb, this easy-to-make crumble delivers a perfect balance between sweet and tangy flavors. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and everyone will be coming back for seconds. Visit our From Scratch Desserts page for more…
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The Ultimate List of 27+ Rhubarb Dessert Recipes
If you’re looking for the best Rhubarb Dessert Recipes, you’re in the right place. Rhubarb season is one of my favorite times of year. There’s something so special about turning those tart stalks into sweet, vibrant treats, and it reminds me of my childhood! These rhubarb recipes are perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or ending your day on a sweet…
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Pizookie Recipe: How to Make a Big Cast Iron Cookie
I grew up loving to bake but I do not like making batches or cookies. I want to make my dessert, throw it in the oven, and be done. That’s why this Easy Pizookie Recipe is PERFECT. It’s got the ooey gooey delicious center, and there’s no need to make batches and batches of cookies. Grab your ingredients, throw them…
