A comprehensive tutorial with step-by-step pictures on how to make your own AMAZING bacon using either the wet brine or the dry cure method!
Author: Kimberly Killebrew
This DIY cinnamon sugar recipe is the ideal finishing touch for pies, muffins, cobblers, and coffee cakes. It is great on buttered toast, too.
Author: Diana Rattray
Turn a good salad into a great one with crispy garlic parmesan croutons. This garnish will work for salads, but they are also great as a snack.
Author: John Mitzewich
This easy and inexpensive way to make salt pork calls for only four ingredients. It's great for chowders.
Author: Leda Meredith
Save money and discover how easy it is to make citrus-infused vodka at home. While the recipe makes lemon vodka, it's great for other citrus fruits...
Author: Colleen Graham
A basic shortcrust pastry is easy to make. This foolproof recipe shows how to make it by hand or with a food processor, and shares tips for success.
Author: Elaine Lemm
Almost any cookie, cupcake, or brownie recipe gets even yummier when you put this vanilla glaze on top. It only takes three ingredients.
Author: John Mitzewich
Bouquet garni is a classic herb mixture used for cooking meats and vegetables. Follow this super simple recipe to make some for yourself.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
Thai green curry paste is surprisingly easy to make and tastier than buying it jarred. Add it to your favorite protein to create sumptuous curries.
Author: Darlene Schmidt
This easy cinnamon streusel topping recipe (or crumb topping, as it's sometimes called) will spruce up a batch of muffins or a fruit-filled pie.
Author: Danilo Alfaro
When making vegetable stock, you only need to simmer it for 30 to 45 minutes to extract the maximum flavor from the veggies and other aromatics.
Author: Danilo Alfaro
A basic shortcrust pastry is easy to make. This foolproof recipe shows how to make it by hand or with a food processor, and shares tips for success.
Author: Elaine Lemm
Learn to make easy crock pot baked beans with bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, bacon, and other seasonings.
Author: Diana Rattray
Learn how to make and use rendered chicken fat, also called schmaltz, which is great for cooking traditional chopped liver and root vegetables.
Author: Leda Meredith
A vanilla wafer cookie crust is an excellent choice for many pies, especially icebox pies. For a firm crust, bake it for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Author: Diana Rattray
This recipe for sautéed wild mushrooms can be prepared in about 15 minutes and is a perfect topper for pasta, rice, millet, or quinoa.
Author: Jen Hoy
Brown sugar seven-minute frosting recipe is made with egg whites and brown sugar, along with vanilla. Also other frosting recipes.
Author: Diana Rattray
Don't throw away leftover shrimp shells. It is simple to make your own shrimp stock that will add flavor to any seafood dish.
Author: Doug DuCap
Instant Pot Pinto Beans are easy to make and a versatile ingredient for quick, healthy meals. How to cook pinto beans from dry in your Instant Pot, with...
Author: Kristine Rosenblatt
Chorizo, a well-seasoned pork sausage, is used in small amounts to add big flavor to Mexican dishes. Make your own version at home with this recipe.
Author: Chelsie Kenyon
Homemade Worcestershire sauce contains a lot of ingredients, but easy-to-follow recipe steps make the process simple.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
It is simple to make your own seasoned salt blend combining salt, thyme, garlic salt, onion powder, and other herbs and seasonings.
Author: Diana Rattray
Use excess or less-than-perfect tomatoes to make a silky smooth tomato puree that is perfect for sauces, soups, stews, and even Bloody Marys.
Author: Molly Watson
Wontons are a really popular snack in Chinese cuisine. There are three easy ways to make wonton wrappers from scratch.
Author: Liv Wan
Learn how to roast poblano peppers in the oven (psst -- it's not hard!). Just a little bit of olive oil and a baking sheet are all you need to make roasted...
Author: Alyssa
Serve these Mandarin Chinese pancakes with mu shu pork, Peking duck or filled with sweet red bean paste to satisfy the taste buds.
Author: Rhonda Parkinson
Try this simple recipe for classic ballpark-style mild yellow mustard (the stuff you love on hot dogs). You may never buy mustard again.
Author: Leda Meredith
Self-rising flour is surprisingly easy to make at home-and you can find all three ingredients in your pantry.
Author: Diana Rattray
Make a great rub for turkey any way you plan to cook it. The fresh herbs really add a bright flavor to the bird and smell wonderful in the oven.
Author: Derrick Riches
These step-by-step instructions will show you how to make roasted peppers with garlic, oil, and vinegar.
Author: Barbara Rolek
The bright flavors of lemon and sage transform bland chicken breasts in this simple and fast marinade.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
To make sourdough bread, you need a starter. This basic recipe for sourdough starter is perfect for beginners.
Author: Elizabeth Yetter
This easy streusel topping is crumbly, crunchy, sweet, and perfect for topping muffins and quick breads.
Author: Tracy
It's easy to buy packaged Italian breadcrumbs in the grocery store, but once you make your own, you might never go back to store-bought version.
Author: Kristina Vanni
Roasted garlic paste is a wonderful ingredient to keep on hand in your kitchen. Garlic paste makes a wonderful spread for bread or sandwiches.
Author: Brett Moore
These home canned dill pickles are easy and delicious, and these pickled cukes give that crunchy flavor any home chef would be proud to jar.
Author: Diana Rattray
Sweet and tart caramelized onions seasoned with herbs and balsamic vinegar make a terrific quick onion confit recipe. Spread it on bread or serve over...
Author: Rebecca Franklin
See how easy it is to make your own lemon-infused olive oil at home with this simple recipe using just olive oil and fresh lemons.
Author: Molly Watson
Dehydrating apples is easy and creates a tasty, portable, healthy snack. Learn which varieties are best and how to dry fresh apples in your oven.
Author: Leda Meredith
Our super easy and delicious recipe for gingersnap pie crust takes minutes to make and uses just four ingredients.
Author: Linda Larsen
These Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs with just three ingredients to use in any recipe that requires Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs!
Author: Elizabeth Lindemann
Casseroles are comfort and this Burrito Casserole is no different. Make this baked version of your favorite chicken burrito for dinner this week and your...
Author: Wanda Abraham
Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds that is used in many Near Eastern, Middle Eastern, and Far Eastern recipes, including hummus and halva.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
Discover the joy of making your own orange liqueur. Similar in taste to triple sec, the recipe for the sweet citrus liqueur is easy and adaptable.
Author: Colleen Graham