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Baking Basics

Master the essentials of baking with homemade staples, fundamental techniques, and must-know tips. Whether you’re looking to make your own baking ingredients from scratch or perfect foundational recipes, this category is your go-to guide for becoming a confident home baker.

Four mason jars filled with sliced apples in spiced syrup, sealed with silver lids and set on a rustic wooden surface with cinnamon sticks and nutmeg

Apple Pie Filling Recipe (Makes 4 Quarts)

Apple Pie Filling Recipe (Makes 4 Quarts) Read More »

Close-up of a glass jar filled with golden homemade pineapple jam, surrounded by fresh pineapple wedges on a white surface

Homemade Pineapple Jam (No Pectin Needed)

Homemade Pineapple Jam (No Pectin Needed) Read More »

Homemade Country Gravy

Homemade Country Gravy Read More »

Homemade butter cut into rectangular blocks, placed on parchment paper on a rustic wooden cutting board. A butter knife rests nearby, with a soft linen cloth in the background for a warm and inviting presentation

Homemade Butter Recipe

Homemade Butter Recipe Read More »

Homemade Whipping Cream

Homemade Whipping Cream Read More »

Creamy Homemade Custard

Creamy Homemade Custard Read More »

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe Read More »

A cozy kitchen scene featuring a glass jar filled with homemade buttermilk and a small bowl of fresh ingredients on a wooden countertop.

Homemade Buttermilk Recipe

Homemade Buttermilk Recipe Read More »

A bowl of homemade cake flour surrounded by baking essentials in a cozy kitchen setting.

Homemade Cake Flour Recipe

Homemade Cake Flour Recipe Read More »

A jar of homemade powdered sugar with a spoon on a cozy kitchen counter, surrounded by baking essentials.

DIY Powdered Sugar Recipe

DIY Powdered Sugar Recipe Read More »

A jar of homemade brown sugar on a kitchen counter, surrounded by ingredients like white sugar and molasses, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe

Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe Read More »

A cozy kitchen scene featuring homemade vanilla extract in glass bottles with fresh vanilla beans on a rustic surface.

Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe Read More »

Homemade Baking Powder

Homemade Baking Powder Read More »

A bowl of smooth and glossy royal icing with a spatula, perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.

Royal Icing Recipe

Royal Icing Recipe Read More »

Perfect Buttery, Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

Perfect Buttery, Flaky Pie Crust Recipe Read More »

Perfectly shaped holiday cookies on a cooling rack with Christmas decorations

Holiday Baking Tip: How to Prevent Cookies from Spreading in the Oven

Holiday Baking Tip: How to Prevent Cookies from Spreading in the Oven Read More »

About Me

Hi, I’m Jana — the one who always shows up with something homemade. I believe food doesn’t need to be fancy to be memorable. Here you’ll find pies that taste like grandma’s, cookies that vanish in minutes, and dinners that bring everyone running to the table.

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Featured Recipe

Cozy up with our Garlic Butter Shrimp — a dish that’s simple, comforting, and always gone before seconds are offered.

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Dessert Spotlight

Chocolate Brownie Cookies with crinkle tops, chewy centers, and rich chocolate flavor. A fudgy cookie recipe perfect for Christmas or everyday baking.

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Browse Recipes

🥞 Breakfast 🍲 Dinners 🍪 Cookies 🍞 Bread 🥧 Pies 🧀 Appetizers

Back to School

Fast dinners • packable lunches • make-ahead snacks

Signature Tacos (30 min)

Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets (make-ahead)

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Energy Bites (no-fuss snack)

From My Heart

Hannah’s Hope begins the journey of Hannah Yoder as she faces loss, questions of faith, and the courage to embrace love again. A heartfelt Amish story about finding light in the darkest valleys.

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