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Cooking from scratch is a hands-on approach to eating. It involves doing the shopping, doing the preparation, and blending it all together into an edible dish. Sure, there are ways to cut corners and save time, but the end result is the same-complete control and palate satisfaction.

The main focus of the Cooking from Scratch section of Foodie Mama is to help foodie cooks make tasty, easy to prepare meals for families of all sizes. You will find product reviews, tips of the trade, and, of course, lots of recipes to help you cook from scratch.

If you're new to Cooking (or just new to Cooking from Scratch), start with my top 10 reasons to cook from scratch. Dig in!

Cooking from Scratch editor: Maureen Wood


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Roasted Rutabaga Fries PDF Print E-mail
Cooking from Scratch
Written by Maureen Wood   

Growing up, my mother used to try to hide rutabaga gems in the pan along with the roast, carrots, and potatoes. When I would wrinkle my nose and stick out my tongue (blah) she would try to convince me that it was actually a potato.  There was no fooling me -- I know my potato; and a rutabaga is not a potato. But I've also learned it doesn't mean it can't be cooked like one.


Tags:  rutabaga recipes turnip recipes baked turnips
Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 January 2010 )
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Best Taco Seasoning PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Michael Gokey   
This taco seasoning can be used to flavor soups, stews, chicken breasts, meatloaves, grilled steaks and burgers, beans, burritos and tacos of all types.  Tossing some on fresh popcorn also tastes great.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 January 2010 )
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Sweet Potato Loaf PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Maureen Wood   
sweet-potato-loaf.jpgA sweet potato or two makes a great substitution for a regular potato or two. If you are willing to think outside the box it can be substituted for other vegetables. Like zucchini! Amazing but it's true and the results are fabulous. Try my sweet potato loaf recipe and you'll be surprised how this great snack or dessert will disappear before your eyes.
Tags:  sweet potato recipes loaf recipes
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 February 2010 )
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Spaghetti Squash Latkes or Pancakes PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Maureen Wood   
squash-latkes.jpgOne of the main vegetables we get in our bi-weekly organic veggie deliveries is spaghetti squash. There is just so many times one can eat baked squash and tomato sauce before it becomes tiresome. With that in mind I started brainstorming for other ways to use up the spaghetti squash. Since this kind of squash tends to look a bit like a grated vegetable when cooked I immediately thought of latkes or pancakes.
Tags:  squaghetti squash recipes things to do with spaghetti squash how to cook spaghetti squash how to make squash pancakes
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 February 2010 )
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Fresh Beet Smoothie PDF Print E-mail
Cooking from Scratch
Written by Maureen Wood   
beet-smoothie.jpgIn my effort to increase my vegetable intake I have resorted to adding them my smoothies (blended fruit, juices, and ice) on many a recommendation. I have had a successful run of adding kale to my smoothies and have now moved from leafy vegetables to rooted ones -- specifically the beet root.
Tags:  beet smoothies fresh beets
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 February 2010 )
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How to Make Shepherd's Pie PDF Print E-mail
Cooking from Scratch
Written by Maureen Wood   
shepherds-pie.jpgIf you are not familiar with Shepherd's Pie it is a casserole with a beef bottom and a mashed potato topping. I call this recipe the manly meal because it is something my husband will often request. I'm not a fan of ground beef but having mashed potatoes on top definitely makes up for it.
Tags:  potato and beef casserole recipes shepherds pie recipes
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 February 2010 )
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