5 Minutes!! Literally! Your best tasting Homemade Mustard Recipe can take you 5 minutes to make! You know that homemade and fresh always tastes better. Well, homemade mustard is no exception. It’s one of those things we don’t often think of making ourselves….but we should 🙂 Mustard is one of those things that is still […]

What is this mysterious ghee or clarified butter? First, Ghee is the Sanskrit name for clarified butter.  It is simply butter that has had all of the milk solids removed.  It is simmered until all that remains after straining is a pure combination of fats. Benefits of Eating Ghee 1.  Ghee is great for those […]

Yes! A Homemade Baking Powder Recipe! Did you know you can make baking powder yourself?  “Why would I?” you may ask. Well, simply said… It’s frugal You gain some extra knowledge on how to do something yourself It only has 3 ingredients! AND you stay away from baking powders with aluminum. 4 great reasons right […]

Yes, I had to say it is the Best Salmon Rub Ever…because it just is 🙂  My husband used a recipe about 15 years ago, but added a little bit more of this, some different that, and our friends started calling it “Matthew’s Delight”, asking him to cook it when they came around.  So here […]

This Natural Cold Remedy: Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe is a time tested remedy and well loved for a reason. The thing is, many people don’t realize how completely EASY and FRUGAL it is to make your own elderberry syrup (and it tastes really good!!). It costs on average $15 for you to buy an 8oz […]

Interestingly, my kids learned how to make butter before I did.  Well, I vaguely remember doing it growing up, but it had been long enough that I wasn’t sure what steps you may need to take in order for it to turn out right.  They have since made it a number of times in various […]

‘Tis the season for veggies and Dip! I love making my own onion soup mix and dip recipes because it has wonderful ingredients; no msg, msg, or msg (it’s amazing how many times they add it under different names), preservatives, artificial coloring, or any other junk. It’s great to know how to make your own […]

This 4 cheese spinach dip recipe is a fun way to eat a healthier dip.  At least, you will get some protein from the many cheeses and great iron from the spinach.  It looks green, but my kids love it!  It is a fast, frugal, filling, and healthy snack. It’s ultra cheesy and variations can […]

Learning how to make beef bone broth is very fulfilling.  I’ve made my own chicken stock for a long time; boiling the carcass with onions, carrots, and celery.  I’ve not bought a cow before to have the good bones from a grass-fed cow for bone broth, so I was excited to be given some great […]

Natural Flavoring is found in almost everything now, which is one reason why your finding this recipe for homemade ketchup and Parmesan fries. My question is, if it is just a natural flavoring, then why not state what it is?  I used to think this was because it was the secret part of the special […]

Homemade dressings are awesome, because their flavors are so fresh and rich.  It really does make a huge difference in flavor.  Italian and Ranch Dressing Recipes are easy to make as mixes to keep until you are ready to use them.  I mix all the dry ingredients in zip close bags and keep them until […]

In an effort to make more things ourselves, I have started making 2 of our favorite salad dressings: Homemade French and Greek Salad Dressings.  Both are simple.  Both are healthy.  I know every ingredient.  What more could you ask? My mom used to make this French Dressing recipe when I was growing up.  It was […]

I feel that it is my responsibility to provide my family with real food; food without all the preservatives, additives, dyes, etc. This Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is just another step in that direction. So, I have been making my own Homemade  Ketchup, BBQ Sauce, Sauces, and Dressings, Making Homemade Ketchup was actually a pretty […]

The Best Ever Pizza Sauce is a big claim.  The “Best” sauce really does vary depending on taste. Some people like their pizza sauce sweet, while others like theirs overflowing with oregano and garlic. Some like less sauce so that the other flavors are balanced and accentuated (me), while others would rather their pizza swimming […]

You really can make your own applesauce. It’s surprisingly easy! Even if you’re on a budget and don’t have lots of fancy tools it’s not difficult to make it work. If you can get a WONDERFUL contraption like This One, then apple sauce…and any other sauce, will be even easier! Again, I’m sure there are […]