Homemade Recipes for a Simpler Life
Discover time-honored recipes made with wholesome ingredients and traditional methods. From farmhouse baking and hearty, home-cooked meals to canning and preserving, these recipes bring the flavors of the past into today’s kitchen. Whether you’re looking to cook from scratch, stock your pantry with homemade preserves, or enjoy a taste of homestead living, you’ll find inspiration here.
This homemade cranberry apple pie combines tender apples, tart cranberries, and warm cinnamon under a buttery brown sugar crumb topping. It’s a delicious old-fashioned dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you’re craving homemade pie.
This pumpkin pie recipe from pumpkin is made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and evaporated milk for a classic homemade fall dessert. Make it completely from scratch with a fresh pumpkin or use homemade pumpkin puree you’ve tucked away in the freezer.
This homemade apple pie recipe is filled with tender, warmly spiced apples and tucked inside a flaky double crust. Make it with fresh apples or use frozen apple pie filling for an easy shortcut when you already have some tucked away.
Turn leftover chicken bones into rich, flavorful homemade chicken stock with this simple stovetop recipe. Use it anywhere you’d normally use chicken stock or broth, from homemade soups to casseroles, gravies, and more.
This easy egg bagel sandwich is one of our favorite quick breakfasts for busy mornings. Made with egg, cheese, your favorite breakfast meat, and a toasted bagel, it’s simple, filling, and easy to customize.
This cozy apple French toast bake is made with chunks of bread, fresh apples, cinnamon, and a buttery brown sugar streusel. It’s an easy make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for fall mornings, brunch, or even breakfast for dinner.
These sweet refrigerator cucumber pickles are an old family recipe passed down from my grandma and still made by my aunt today. Small cucumbers slowly pickle in a sweet, tangy brine with mustard and pickling spices—no canning required.
These easy apple pie hand pies are filled with your favorite apple pie filling, folded into little half moons, and baked until golden brown. Use homemade or store-bought pie crust and filling for a simple dessert that can be as homemade—or as easy—as you want it to be.
A simple family cucumber salad made with fresh cucumbers, onion, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and black pepper. It is the kind of cold, creamy side dish that belongs beside grilled burgers, chicken, or a summer supper
These old-fashioned zucchini brownies are soft, rich, and topped with a warm chocolate chip frosting that makes them extra special. It is an easy way to use fresh garden zucchini, and the kids will love every chocolatey bite.