Category: Pantry Staples Recipes
Sausage Cheese Balls
Hello Friends! I have an easy recipe for you today- Sausage Cheese Balls. These balls are a perfect complement to a Saturday Brunch or a goto option for a busy school night when you need something quick. It is also adaptable to what you have on hand. You will find a printable recipe at the…
Homemade Pie Crust
Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a pie crust recipe that I use for all my homemade pies here on the homestead, especially my pumpkin pies I make for Thanksgiving Day! 😊 You can find a printable recipe at the bottom of the blog. One-Crust Pie 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon softened butter 1 cup…
Zucchini Cake
Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a delicious homemade recipe to make zucchini cake. It’s similar to zucchini bread but with rich cream cheese icing. You know – making a muffin into a cupcake or in this case making a zucchini bread into a zucchini cake 😉 I had some frozen shredded zucchini from last…
Banana Muffins
Hello Friends! I have another frugal pantry recipe for you today – banana muffins! We had a few browning bananas that were past the point of no return in our fruit bowl. One of my sons loves banana muffins so we made a batch. If you want a printable recipe you will find it at…
Hot Cocoa Mix
Hello Friends! We had a cold weekend here on the homestead and wanted something warm to drink. Thought I would share our hot cocoa mix recipe with all of you! My kids have been drinking this hot drink every winter or years. It is so much cheaper to make at home than to buy store…
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Hello Friends! Autumn has made itself known around here and I’m feeling like we need some pumpkin pie for dessert tonight. I don’t keep store bought pumpkin pie spice on hand but I do have all the components for a delicious blend I have been using for years. So, I have another pantry staple recipe…
Homemade Chicken Broth
Hello Friends! Today I will be showing you how to turn vegetable scraps and a chicken carcass into a deliciously nutritious homemade chicken broth. Here are a couple frugal tips to make this broth for nearly free. Tip #1: Freeze the left over ends of various vegetables. My family eats a lot of carrots, celery,…
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Hello friends! Here a delicious blend of spices to create a homemade taco seasoning recipe. I use this blend on taco meat (obviously 😉) but I also use it in the Homestead Chili that my family enjoys. You can find a printable recipe at the end of this post. Here are the spices you will…
Energy Balls
Hello Friends! Today we will be making energy balls. Energy balls are a delicious snack made from pantry staples so they are a perfect snack for when the budget is tight of you just really don’t want to shop. 😊 Printable recipe can be found at the bottom of this post! Energy balls are packed…
Homemade 🍎 Applesauce
Do you have apples turning soft? Turn those apples into delicious applesauce and stretch your grocery budget at the same time. You will find a printable recipe at the bottom of this post. Homemade applesauce is not hard to make and unlike most sauces found in the grocery stores it’s made without chemicals. First, gather…
