Cooking from Scratch

 

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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Easter Brunch with Foodie Mama

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

finnishpancakesapplessm.jpgWhether you are doing it all yourself or whether you are saving time and money by assigning recipes in a potluck, Foodie Mama has all the recipes you need to plan a hassle free Easter Brunch. There is a handy search feature on every page or you can save time by using to my list of recommended recipes.

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Bread Pudding with Apples

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

breadpuddingbaked.jpgBread pudding has evolved from the early days when British settlers made use of leftovers like stale bread by adding fluid, sugar and dried fruits. What was once required overnight preparation can be now be created within an hour. The change in time preparation has to do with how much our bread has changed and the fact that we don't have to wait to soften the bread by soaking it. Personally, I like to use bread that is fresh or a few days old.

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Finnish Pancakes

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

finnishpancakesapplessm.jpgIs it a crepe or is it a pancake? In this case, it's a Finnish pancake. And where I come from they aren't only for breakfast; but the best time to make them is when you have lots of time and lots of people to eat them while they are fresh. Looks like you're having a brunch this weekend!

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Cinnamon and Raisin Sticky Buns

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

cinnamonbunsm.jpgWhen it comes to desserts, I like to keep things quick, easy and delicious. This recipe for Cinnamon and Raisin Sticky Buns falls into all three categories. If you make these, the plate will be empty by nightfall - guaranteed!

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Mashed Potato Heaven

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

One of the things I always looked forward to at Grandma's house was her mashed potatoes (and gravy) followed by a second by her lemon meringue pie, but that's a story for another time. Mashed potatoes are the quintessential comfort food, and they are generally loved by the whole family. What follows is a basic how-to mashed potato followed by some exciting variations.

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Easy Pancakes from Scratch

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

I frequently serve my family breakfast foods for dinner, and since yesterday was Mardi Gras (or Pancake Day in the English tradition), I made pancakes.  Of course, we have them at breakfast as well.  In this recipe, I'll give you some options for several different additions and substitutions to the recipe so that you can really make it your own.

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Cornbread Recipe

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

cornbreadsm.jpgConvenient, tasty, and versatile: three words that deftly describe cornbread or depending on which decade you grew up in, Johnny Cake. The main ingredient in cornbread is cornmeal which is made from ground corn that has been dried. It is an excellent staple to have in your pantry because it seldom goes rank. I like to buy mine in bulk from the bulk food store.

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Quick Pear and Mango Chicken

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

pearmangochickensm.jpgIf you have had a busy day the last thing you want to do around meal time is stand around peeling and chopping. Meal prep usually takes up most of our time. This quick and easy no fuss chicken recipe will definitely save you some time without sacrificing flavour, allowing you to move on to the next task at hand. And it's easy enough for almost any member of the family to prepare.

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The Big Cook Review

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

If you have one to three friends who can cook and follow instructions, you can spend a day cooking up to 200 meals to divide between you. The Big Cook gives the cook of the family the opportunity to stockpile nutritious meals so she (or he) can spend more time with the family or have some much needed down time. No more staring into the chilly abyss of the fridge, wondering what to throw together at the last minute; or worse, loading everyone up in the car to eat out.

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Easy Spinach Quiche

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

spinachquicheintro.jpgSpinach is high in iron and calcium. It also contains rich levels of vitamin K, vitamin C, a few B-vitamins and of course an abundance of fiber. Popeye knew what he was doing for his body when he used to eat his spinach but not everyone can eat it from a can. This spinach casserole is a nice way to add the nutrients of spinach while providing a lot of favour and visual appeal to a simple meal.

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10 Must Have Ingredients

Tips and Advice - Cooking from Scratch

pastasmall.jpgEvery cook keeps around ten must have items that they use on a regular basis. This is my list of must haves that I always keep in stock. When you're done reading about mine, tell us all about yours!

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