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These creamy and delicious vegetable pot pies can be made as a whole pie or as hand pies for an easy-to-hold meal on the go. Stuffed with potatoes, celery, peas, and carrots, in a smooth sauce and surrounded by flakey pie crust... it's the best veggie pot pie you'll ever make! GET THE DETAILS: The Best Vegetable Pot Pie Even More Easy Dinner Ideas Easy Vegetable Soup Homemade Sloppy Joes Classic Homemade Lasagna
This homemade pancake mix is an easy way to enjoy fluffy, from-scratch pancakes without the extra effort. Keep it in your pantry for busy mornings or gift it to friends and family with our free printable tag sheet for a thoughtful homemade touch! GET THE DETAILS: Easy Homemade Pancake Dry Mix Even More Breakfast Ideas Cinnamon Roll Casserole Cheesy Bacon and Egg Hashbrown Casserole Classic Blueberry Muffins
These are the best homemade cinnamon rolls using fresh milled flour! These rolls boast a tender, fluffy texture, and a rich cinnamon flavor, and are topped with cream cheese icing. Use einkorn flour or any wheat variety! We love these cinnamon rolls as the nutrients from the whole grain are included! Though I tend to make my classic cinnamon rolls when we have friends and family around who aren't used to freshly milled flour. GET THE DETAILS: The Best Fresh Milled Cinnamon Rolls Even More...
Few desserts fill the soul like a homemade cherry pie fresh from the oven! Whether you're using fresh, frozen, or home-canned cherries in syrup cherries, this timeless dessert is a showstopper for any occasion. The sweet-tart flavor of cherries paired with a flaky, golden crust creates a dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious! I'm making this next week for a fun Valentine's Day dessert! GET THE DETAILS: Simple Homemade Cherry Pie Even More Desserts to Try Next Classic Lemon Bars...
Whether you grow your own produce or not, this Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup is packed with all the best hearty vegetables like potatoes, corn, carrots, and more. You can also add shredded chicken or beef chunks for an even heartier soup! Plus, it's ready in just 45 minutes, with less than 15 minutes of hands-on effort! GET THE RECIPE: The BEST Vegetable Soup Even More Easy Meals 3 Ingredient Chili Recipe Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl Classic Homemade Meatballs
These homemade churros are the perfect easy dessert for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, cinnamon, flour, eggs, and vanilla, these churros have a crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy inside. Buuut the worst part about them is that they are ready in just 30 minutes, ha! ;-) Make these easy churros with einkorn or any all-purpose flour. GET THE RECIPE: Easy Homemade Churros Even More Easy Desserts Homemade Cookie Cake Recipes Classic Homemade Lemon Bars Oatmeal...
I love a good strong einkorn sandwich bread! In the past, I've baked mostly all-purpose einkorn sandwich bread. But with so many of my readers switching to freshly milled, I wanted to create a sandwich bread recipe for freshly milled einkorn that was just as soft and sturdy as my flagship einkorn sandwich bread! With its light and fluffy texture, this recipe is perfect for sandwiches or simply enjoying with butter. Plus, it holds up well under all your favorite toppings without falling apart....
If you're looking for a way to preserve milk for long-term storage, homemade freeze-dried milk is the way to go! This easy process turns fresh milk into a shelf-stable powder that can last for up to 25 years when stored properly. It's perfect for cooking, baking, or just mixing up a glass of milk whenever you need it! We love keeping this on hand for emergencies! GET THE RECIPE: How to Make Freeze Dried Milk Even More Food Preservation Ideas Beginner's Guide to Home Freeze Drying Canning Dry...
When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing like a good Sloppy Joe Recipe! Instead of using canned sauce, this recipe for homemade sloppy joes uses whole foods like ground beef, onions, peppers, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard! Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe will be a new family favorite! Plus, serve them on these homemade einkorn hamburger buns from a completely from scratch meal! GET THE RECIPE: Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes Even More Easy Dinner Ideas Classic Meatballs 3-Ingredient...
These homemade freeze-dried eggs (also known as powdered eggs) are so easy to make and are shelf-stable for up to 25 years when stored properly. They can be used in baking or to make eggs for breakfast! Plus, my trick for using them to make FRIED eggs! 🍳 GET THE RECIPE: Homemade Freeze Dried Eggs Even More Food Preservation Ideas Beginner's Guide to Home Freeze Drying Canning Chili (with or without beans) Canning Green Beans (the easy way!)