925 homemade recipes

Christmas gift-box cake decorated with homemade red ribbon and holly leaves made from melted vanilla chips and corn syrup, dusted with edible glitter. A centerpiece-worthy holiday showstopper.

Homemade dried fig jam spiked with dark rum and ground cardamom. Rehydrated figs simmered with lemon and sugar produce a thick, honey-colored preserve that's canning-ready and irresistible on warm toast.

A sweet and delectable homemade liqueur made with vodka.

Homemade salt sticks with a simple yeast dough, brushed with egg white and topped with seasoned salt, onion powder, or kosher salt. Crispy, snackable bread sticks.

Homemade red chili sauce from dried red chili pods, garlic, and salt. Just three ingredients blended smooth for enchiladas, tamales, burritos, and any Mexican dish that needs real chile flavor.

A Cajun showstopper: whole roasted chicken rubbed with Creole seasoning and stuffed with homemade dirty rice built on a dark roux, gizzards, ground pork, and the holy trinity.

Boston cream pie from scratch: tender vanilla butter cake split into four layers, filled with a homemade vanilla pastry custard, and crowned with a glossy milk chocolate glaze.

Homemade corn tortillas from instant masa flour and water. Just two ingredients, rolled by hand, and cooked on a dry skillet in minutes.

Frothy chocolate breakfast shake blended with banana, egg, and skim milk for protein. Homemade cocoa sauce sweetened with artificial sweetener keeps it low-calorie.

A small batch, simple homemade hot Italian sausage from my Italian Grandmother. Perfect for whipping up a small batch of bulk sausage for use in other recipes.

Homemade cranberries jelly, not much time, goes well!

Homemade lemon shred marmalade with fine lemon peel and grapefruit, cooked low and slow with no added pectin. Just four ingredients for a classic citrus preserve.

New York Super Fudge Chunk ice cream with white chocolate, pecans, walnuts and almonds. Homemade chocolate ice cream recipe inspired by the famous flavor.

Award-winning almond shortbread cookies with a buttery dent filled with homemade butterscotch frosting and topped with chopped pistachios. A 1986 classic.

Homemade strawberry Italian ice made with just fresh berries, sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes. No ice cream maker, no churning, no fuss. Icy, fruity, and ready in under an hour.

Homemade vinaigrette with extra-virgin olive oil, malt vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, tarragon, and dill. A tangy, herbaceous dressing made in five minutes.