488 homemade recipes

Homemade chickpea hummus made with whole sesame seeds (in place of tahini) blended with lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne and olive oil. A pantry-friendly Middle Eastern dip ready in 15 minutes.

Black bean chili built on home-ground spices and dried ancho chile. Vegetarian, vegan-adaptable, with toasted cumin and homemade chili powder. Serve over melted cheese with creme fraiche and roasted poblanos.

Creamy and rich avocado, citrus lime juice, and refreshing cilantro make this delicious and nutritious avocado dip. Dip it with homemade tortilla chips, use it as the filling when you make burritos. Yum!

Sliced turkey, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and a homemade Russian dressing on buttered rye bread, broiled until golden and gooey. A lighter spin on the classic deli Reuben that's ready in 25 minutes.

This Mexican style enchilada casserole is loaded with flavor. Sauteed vegetables, spices and cheese make this casserole absolutely cheesy and delicious.

Homemade raspberry jam made by macerating fresh raspberries in sugar, then cooking with pectin and lemon to a glossy set. Water-bath canned for the pantry, with a bright, fruit-forward flavor.

Homemade granola with rolled oats, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, wheat germ, and cinnamon, lightly bound with maple syrup and oil. Bakes in 10 minutes flat. Toss in golden raisins or dried cranberries after toasting.

Creamy tomato soup made from scratch with ten ripe tomatoes, onion, thyme, and basil, blended silky and finished with cream, milk, and a swirl of butter. A rich, homemade bowl made for grilled cheese.

It's a fun way to make a delcious Mexican dish. I browned one chopped onion along with some corn, then added to the black bean. It came out very tasty, and we enjoyed these melts with homemade fresh salsa.

Rich pecan pie with homemade butter crust and dark corn syrup filling studded with chopped pecans and topped with perfect halves. This from-scratch version rewards the extra effort with flaky pastry and deeply caramelized flavor.

Home-canned rabbit stew: deboned rabbit meat with potatoes, carrots, celery, onions and peas, preserved in jars for a hearty pantry stew anytime. Old-school homesteader cooking.

I think homemade foods are generally healthier and better taste than store-bought. I sprouted some mung bean sprouts at home for the second time. Made this salad the first thing this morning after I got up...

An excellent breakfast bread that's made with whole wheat flour, white flour, oats, pumpkin, walnuts and chocolate chips. The cinnamon sugar is swirled into the bread brushed with melted butter. The aroma will fill up your entire house during the baking, and it gives you great flavor, texture and nutrient. Also it can be a very good gift that your friends or family will love for sure!

Creamy avocados, juicy-sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, meaty chickpeas and salty olives are on top of a bed of lettuce or any your favorite greens. Drizzle some freshly homemade vinaigrette and serve with a few slices of good bread.

The flavor was great. Made a few dishes with these refried black beans, burrito and two different multiple-layer dips. Homemade is always the way to go. If you have never tried refried black beans, certainly should add this one to "to-do" list.

Not sure what to do with your ripe avocados? This roasted corn, avocado and cilantro salsa will satisfy your tummy with lots of deliciousness, and it's also packed with goodness. Serve it with some store-bought or homemade tortilla chips or tacos.