Homemade Clarified Butter makes a great substitute for vegetable oils and boasts a high smoking point ideal for frying.

How to Make Homemade Bread Crumbs easily from any type of bread ~ fresh or dry, seasoned or unseasoned, whole grain, or gluten free!

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers made with real cheese.

Who would have thought making your own Vanilla Paste & Extract could be so easy?

Homemade Apple Purée is easier than you think and you do not even need a food processor for it.

Making your own pumpkin puree is so easy that you never need to buy canned pumpkin ever again. Trust me, you’ll love it!

Almond butter is the best nut butter. It’s incredibly healthy because it is packed with the beauty vitamin E, and it is so easy to make.

Vegetarian Red Lentil Bolognese is a delicious alternative to meat sauce for pasta.

Thrifty recipe uses chocolate leftover from Valentine’s Day and other ‘nearly gone’ pantry staples for a heart healthy treat!

Homemade applesauce is so quick and easy to make. There are a thousand uses for it & the kids love it too!

Learn how to make your own sweetened condensed milk using more healthy natural sweeteners!

Homemade Vanilla Extract makes an great gift for all the foodies in your life. It’s also more economical to make your own!

This 5 spice blend is way better (and cheaper!) than store bought!

With just two ingredients, you can make a fragrant, delicious flavored salt that will become an irreplaceable staple in all of your cooking!

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan.

Blueberry Brown Betty: Sweet, Juicy Blueberries are Baked until Soft and Jammy, along with Buttery Bread and Bright Lemon.

Sick of your cakes getting stuck in the pan? This will solve your problem! A quick brush of your pan and your cake comes out cleanly.

The perfect dish to help clean out your pantry: Moroccan-style Olives and Chickpeas

9 Foods to Stock in Your Pantry in 2012

Homemade DIY Dry Pantry Staples & the Eat Well, Spend Less blogger series. How do you eat well while spending less?

Homemade Buttermilk Dressing Mix – Say good-bye to the little packets!

Freezer Essentials for Healthy Meals & Giveaway for a Year’s Supply of Ziploc Items