784 homemade recipes

Classic double-crust blackberry pie with a flaky shortening crust and simple sugar-flour filling. No frills, just four cups of berries baked golden in a homemade shell.

Shrimp and jicama salad dressed with a homemade jalapeño chile vinegar over sliced tomatoes and fresh tomatillos. A light, crunchy Mexican-inspired salad.

Homemade curry powder ground in a blender from coriander, cumin, fenugreek, turmeric, fennel, and a touch of saffron. A 14-spice blend with brighter, fresher flavor than store-bought tins.

Homemade pepper vodka infused with hot chili peppers for at least a week, plus a creamy vodka pasta sauce recipe with tomatoes, butter, cream, and Parmesan.

Homemade garam masala with roasted coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and nutmeg. A fragrant Indian spice blend ground fresh for maximum aroma.

An easy bread machine loaf with just four pantry staples: yeast, warm water, flour, and a spoonful of sugar. Add everything, press start, and walk away for a soft, lightly sweet homemade bread with no kneading by hand.

Pineapple orange muffins made with quick bread mix, crushed pineapple, orange zest, and pineapple juice in the batter. A tropical, semi-homemade muffin that's moist and citrusy.

Homemade chocolate covered cherries with rum-soaked maraschino cherries wrapped in fondant and double-dipped in chocolate. Liquid-center holiday candies just like the ones in the gold box.

Homemade maraschino cherries preserved in sugar syrup with almond extract and lemon juice. A three-day canning project for bright red cocktail cherries without artificial preservatives.

Homemade spiced corn dogs with a cornmeal batter brightened by dry mustard and paprika, deep-fried to a crisp golden crust. State-fair classic in your own kitchen.

Sweet hamburger relish stirs together bottled chili sauce, sweet pickle relish, cayenne, and a pinch of cinnamon for a homemade burger condiment. No cooking, no canning, ready in five minutes.

Homemade seasoned salt with paprika, thyme, marjoram, curry powder, dry mustard, dill seed, and celery salt. A Lawry's-style copycat with 10 spices you already have.

Simple sourdough starter made with unbleached all-purpose flour and warm milk instead of water. A two-ingredient base for homemade sourdough bread.

Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a thick, homemade date filling. A nostalgic cookie jar classic that makes 36 tender, fruit-filled treats.

Homemade strawberry and blueberry glazes for cheesecake with cornstarch thickening and liqueur. Two fruit topping options: orange-kissed strawberry or kirsch-spiked blueberry.

Simple homemade kimchi with napa cabbage, garlic, ginger, scallions, and red pepper flakes. Salt-brined overnight and packed into jars for quick fermentation.