Make Your Own
Homemade Versions of Boxed or Canned Store Foods
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Potato Soup
Drying Homemade Chicken Broth
Easy Refried Beans
Easy Fruit Juice Gelatin
Hamburger Helper Mix
Homemade Saltine Crackers
Homemade Tortillas
Instant Oatmeal Packets
Homemade Rice Roni Mix
7 Pantry Staples to Start Making
Homemade Dressings
Homemade Dorthy Lynch Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Homemade Salad Dressing
Easy Salad Dressing Recipes
5 Homemade Dressing Recipes
Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing
Homemade Russian Dressing Recipe
Sweet n Sour Sauce Recipe
Homemade French Dressing
Homemade Condiments
Homemade Mayonnaise
Homemade Velveeta
How to Make Peanut Butter
Ketchup
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
Homemade Hot Sauce
Fresh Tomato BBQ Sauce (and Freezing Tips)
Seasoning Salt Recipe
Homemade Pancake Syrup Made with Apple Peelings
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Homemade Queso
Dill Relish Recipe
Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
Simple Homemade Jelly Recipes
Homemade Soy Sauce Recipe
Homemade Snacks
Homemade Cheese-It’s
Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Homemade Frapuccino
Homemade Graham Crackers
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Homemade Milky Ways
Homemade Milano Cookies
Homemade Peachy O’s
Make Your Own Soda Pop
Homemade Onion Rings
Homemade Maple Marshmallows
Homemade Flours
Making Bean Flour
Making Rice Flour
Sprouted Wheat Flour
All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
Homemade Baking Powder
Other Make Your Own Foods
Homemade Tator Tots
Homemade Coleslaw
Dehydrated Eggs
Homemade Gingerbread House
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Homesteadin’ Tater Salad
Stacy says
January 7, 2013 at 8:42 pmHello, my name is a Stacy and I just recently found your site, very impressed with these easy to do recipes, normally I find a recipe and I would have to go out and buy 50$ worth of ingredients just to attempt to make it. I was wondering if you have a recipe for sunscreen, and diaper rash creme using zinc oxcide. Also anything baby would be great, if you get this thanks for your time and your know how. Take care.
Merissa says
January 7, 2013 at 8:44 pmI don’t have recipes for sunscreen or diaper rash cream yet but I have been posting more baby things recently so hopefully I can work on some recipes soon!
kate says
February 23, 2013 at 3:57 pmActually, the homemade vasaline works wonders on diaper rash. Add some vitamin e to it and it’s a life saver.
debbie says
January 10, 2014 at 8:35 pmFor baby rash Pure Lard,yes lard my friend had a baby that was a little redhead with very sensitive skin,,an elderly neighbor came over one day,and she was saying how she had such a hard time with rash,he said use lard,she tried it & you could see the difference from one diaper change to the other.Hope this is helpful.
shannon harlan says
March 11, 2014 at 1:05 pmPure aloe plant, split a leaf down the middle and wipe the goo on, is the only thing that would cure my son’s diaper rash. If you have a plant, it’s free lol 🙂
Karin says
April 13, 2014 at 1:26 amHi
The best thing for diaper rash is cornstarch. My son had needed surgery when he was born for an intestinal problem and his surgeon told us to use plain old cornstarch nothing else and it worked.
sandra31650 says
November 13, 2014 at 4:53 pmmy daughter used crisco and never had any diaper rash on either of her 2 children…
Elizabeth Cotten says
September 13, 2015 at 7:08 pmmelt together 1/4 cup olive oil (i infuse mine with plantain and calendula),1/4 cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup beeswax, and a tablespoon or so if zinc oxide. make sure to get the non nano particle. if its not enough zinc oxide for your tastes, remelt and add a bit more. after it cools a little bit, you can add 10-20 drops lavender to this for the diper rash ointment. i made this up this summer and DH used it for chafing too .
Rhonda says
August 10, 2013 at 12:35 pmJust found your site and have to say loving it already! Wanted to ask if anyone could recommend a substitute for cinnamon that wouldn’t change the flavor of recipes to much. My grandson LOVES apple pie, unfortunately he is allergic to cinnamon. Any suggestions?
Merissa says
August 10, 2013 at 7:18 pmMaybe nutmeg or ginger?
BearSpice says
March 16, 2015 at 7:50 amLate to the party, but you could use Ground Allspice instead.
Kathy Gates says
November 7, 2013 at 6:47 amLove reading everything from YOU!!!
marilyn says
November 9, 2013 at 9:33 amGlad to find your site. Lots of great helps:)
Linda says
November 26, 2013 at 3:02 pmEnjoy your website with all the interesting things that you share. I was wanting to make beef broth in the crock pot and do you have a recipe for that? I have used your chicken broth recipe and it was great! Thanks for your help.
Merissa says
November 26, 2013 at 4:58 pmI make beef broth the same way, I cook some kind of beef item with a bone in it (roast, ect), and then save the broth just the same as I would chicken broth. Works great!
Deborah says
January 30, 2014 at 11:55 amHi Merissa and thank you for this wonderful site. I’m wondering if you’ve ever made your own yeast? I’ve been very proud of myself for making so much from scratch lately but I am definitely spending a LOT more in yeast than I use to. Would love to learn how to make my own!
Angela says
February 21, 2014 at 9:45 amI just found this website today! I have missed out! I really like how it is organized and all of the contents.
Tia says
May 18, 2014 at 11:56 amHello,
I was very pleased with your wisdom of how to make sauces from scratch. I have a big problem with MSG products in my food so your website will help me feed my family in a healthy and natural way. I also love that all of the ingredients are not expensive almost all of the recipes I was interested in I had all or most of the ingredients already. Thanks for sharing!
Kathie says
June 30, 2014 at 8:39 amI found your site through a link on facebook that a friend posted. I am so glad I did. I haven’t tried any of the recipes yet but I will be. My niece and I will be trying several of them. We are making it a family affair. Thanks for doing this Merissa. You rock.
Connie Lorraine says
June 5, 2015 at 6:39 pmI love all of your homemade from scratch recipes! Especially now that my husband is on a salt restricted diet for his heart health! Since the recipes are from scratch I can adjust or eliminate the salt all together! Thanks… in essence you are a REAL lifesaver! (no pun intended) God bless!
Merissa says
June 5, 2015 at 8:25 pmGlad I can be of some help 🙂
Suzanne says
July 31, 2015 at 10:38 amDo you have the recipe for making your own oven cleaner? Someone posted this several months ago. Thanks.
Jeanne McIntyre says
September 30, 2015 at 9:46 amMerissa, I was looking for help with canning shredded zucchini, instead of cubed. I found your pages, and fell in love with the information, hints and ideas you, and your other followers, have. My nephew lives with me and we “get by” on my social security ( until now.) You have given me such great ideas on making everything so much better, and less expensive, I might even be able to breathe a little this year. Who ever thought of making syrup from my apple peeling? I am definitely interested in many more recipes and ideas like this. I am definitely seeing a Home Made Christmas this year. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I can’t wait until my pre-ordered book arrives. That was the easiest decision I ever made about making a purchase. Thank you, once again.
Jennifer Miller says
February 21, 2016 at 5:18 pmI have to say, I have recently tried your homemade Tortillas and my family LOVED them! Said they are way better than store bought!!! I love seeing what new I can make from scratch that my family will love. Thank you! I think I might just need to buy your cook book!
Jane says
February 27, 2018 at 7:42 amWish we had these
Handy in the 50s and
60s.