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: Hotel Transylvania
Bleh, bleh, bleh! 🧛♂️ We’re kicking off another Halloween movie night with Hotel Transylvania and spooky Mummy Dogs! This easy, kid-friendly recipe is perfect for a little Halloween fun without spending hours in the kitchen. Grab a few shortcuts, gather the family, and let the monster movie marathon begin!
Family Movie Night: It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Poor Charlie Brown. While everyone else got candy, he got rocks. We decided he deserved better. Kick off spooky season with our favorite Charlie Brown tradition and a batch of these ridiculously easy no-bake chocolate rocks!
Family Movie Night: Seventeen Again
We’re kicking off the first week of school with a little nostalgia, a Tia & Tamera classic, and a whole lot of good food! Join us for a Seventeen Again movie night featuring burgers, loaded fries, strawberry lemonade, broccoli, and the sweetest Second Chance Snickerdoodles.
Family Movie Night: Inside Out 2
Before the school year begins, we squeezed in one last summer movie night with Inside Out 2, a cozy brunch spread, and homemade waffles made by the girls. A simple night full of laughter, family, and all the feelings.
Family Movie Night: Hairspray
Rich, silky, and deeply chocolatey, this homemade hot fudge sauce comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. Perfect for sundaes, brownies, or sneaking a spoonful straight from the jar.
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
