Welcome to Things Made From Scratch!
This is where homemade recipes, practical kitchen tips, and everyday inspiration come together. I believe great food doesn't have to be complicated. Around here, you'll find approachable recipes, helpful kitchen tools, and real-life cooking inspiration designed to fit busy schedules and hungry families. Because great food doesn't have to be complicated. It just has to be made with a little love.
What you'll find here:
🍳 Easy, family-friendly recipes
🥖 From-scratch baking projects
💡 Kitchen tips, tricks, and favorite gadgets
🧁 Honest recipe testing and reviews
🎉 Simple entertaining ideas
✨ Travel, family adventures, and everyday inspiration
At the end of the day, Things Made From Scratch is about making homemade food feel approachable, enjoyable, and worth the effort. So grab a cup of coffee (or something a little stronger), pull up a chair, and stay awhile.
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Family Movie Night: Marty’s Zebra Cakes
Movie nights are one of our favorite family traditions, and this Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa-inspired dessert is no exception. These homemade Marty's Zebra Cakes are a playful twist on the nostalgic favorite, featuring a buttery marble cake with zebra stripes inside and out that's sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Family Movie Night: Patatas Bravas & Barcelona Dreams
Turn movie night into a Cheetahlicious adventure with a Spanish inspired menu and crispy homemade Patatas Bravas. Inspired by The Cheetah Girls 2, this nostalgic evening is a reminder that the best memories are made with good food, great music, and the people you love.
Family Movie Night: The Jungle Book & Butter Chicken
Family movie nights are making a comeback in our house this summer. To celebrate, we paired Disney's The Jungle Book with an Indian-inspired menu and a simple Butter Chicken recipe that's become one of our favorite comfort meals.
Family Movie Night: Soul
A Soulful Brunch
Family Movie Night: Leap!
A Leap Toward Paris!
Family Movie Night: The Parent Trap
Family movie nights are a simple thing, but they’re also everything. A bit of food, a favorite film, and a whole lot of heart. And when they come with a big surprise like a trip across the pond? Even better.
Family Movie Night: Mulan
I had every intention of making these beauties from scratch—truly, I did.
Family Movie Night: Inside Out
We cozied up with Disney Pixar’s Inside Out—and let’s just say... we went on an emotional rollercoaster.