Welcome to My Homemade Kitchen

Simple, Tried-and-True Recipes From my Homemade Kitchen to Yours

A woman in a red shirt and beige apron cooking in a rustic wooden kitchen, with a bowl of salad, plates, and bananas on the counter.

Here in my homemade kitchen, I focus on simple, from-scratch recipes that make everyday cooking feel doable.

The Homemade Kitchen Cookbook brings all my favorites together with 315 pages of tried-and-true staple recipes and family favorites made with everyday ingredients and easy methods. Whether you’re planning weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals, you’ll find something here for every meal, every day.

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These recipes are easy, family-friendly, and made with staple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. You’ll get a taste of the variety inside—homemade hamburger helper, chicken and rice, salsa, granola bars, my favorite oatmeal cookie dough and more!

Test a few recipes and see the tips, variations, and different cooking methods that you can expect in The Homemade Kitchen Cookbook.

A woman with long brown hair and a friendly smile, wearing an orange t-shirt and a beige apron, standing in a rustic wooden kitchen with natural light, kitchen appliances, and decor in the background.

I’m a trained baker and homescool mom of four. I know how overwhelming meal planning and cooking can be—especially when life is busy. I’ve spent years figuring out how to make meals that are nourishing, made from scratch with wholesome ingredients, but still simple and flexible enough for real family life.

I created The Homemade Kitchen because I wanted to pass along the tried-and-true staple recipes I use daily—the ones that make cooking easier, faster, and more enjoyable. My goal is to help families feel confident in the kitchen and enjoy cooking every day.

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Inside The Homemade Kitchen

This isn’t just another cookbook you’ll use once or twice. These are the recipes I use every day to feed my family—simple, adaptable meals that work no matter how much time you have, your energy level, or your schedule.

With 315 pages of recipes and resources, it’s designed to be a real tool you’ll turn to every day. These staples are reliable, delicious, and the cookbook simplifies cooking, meal planning, and ingredient use—taking the guesswork out of “what’s for dinner” and avoiding recipes that are overly complicated or require too many ingredients. Each recipe includes tips and variations to make it work for your family and your budget.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Every meal covered – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, soups, stews, sides, breads, and desserts.

  • Staples made simple – pantry basics, sauces, and foundational recipes you’ll use over and over.

  • From-scratch cooking – most recipes use whole ingredients with minimal processed foods, so you know exactly what’s in your meals.

  • Multiple cooking methods – Instant Pot, oven, stovetop, slow cooker, and even air fryer where it makes sense.

  • Flexible for every family – with notes for making recipes dairy-free, gluten-free, or budget-friendly.

  • Meal planning made easy – meal planning tips with a recipe index including ideas for seasonal meals, freezer meals, travel-friendly meals, crowd-pleasers, quick weeknight dinners, and more.

  • Everyday + special occasion – simple weeknight meals and fancier dishes you’ll love serving at home.

This is a cookbook you’ll actually use, helping you to get delicious meals on the table every day.

Available as a PDF, print copy, or both — start cooking today!

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