There are so many store-bought foods you can easily make at home and this collection is just a start! Making things from scratch at home versus buying them at the store does many things: cuts down on added sugar and fats, contains less preservatives and less sodium! Some of these may even save you some money! Take a look to see which foods we like to make at home:
Classic homemade Macaroni and Cheese. This recipe is simple, creamy and delicious! The kids will love that there is no added seasoning or bread crumbs.
Simple Homemade Strawberry Applesauce made on the stove top. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for this recipe!
Super simple Homemade Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies can be baked plain, with sprinkles or decorated with icing! The possibilities are endless. Don't want to slice and bake? Chill the dough and roll it out and cut into desired shapes.
Sweet and spicy homemade salsa verde with pineapple is perfect with tacos or chips!
Top this homemade pizza dough with your favorite toppings!
Homemade breaded chicken tenders. Serve as an appetizer or entree! Kids and adults will love these.
Homemade Chicken Bone Broth in the crock pot. Use your leftover chicken bones to make something else. This bone broth is delicious on its own or in place of broth in any recipe.
Homemade pie dough perfect for fruit pies, quiche, etc.
Pear Pumpkin Applesauce homemade in the crock pot. The kids will be sure to love this and you will love that they get an extra serving of veggies!
Homemade classic blueberry muffins. Make them regular or mini-sized!
Classic Homemade Hummus perfect for pita chips and vegetable dip!
This Easy Homemade Chocolate Hummus is perfect with fresh berries and fruit or serve it with pretzels for the perfect sweet and salty combination!
Simple homemade meat sauce perfect for pasta or sandwiches! Use beef, sausage, turkey or chicken in this recipe!
This Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce is delicious on pasta, chicken, pork, etc!
Homemade Roasted Red Peppers are simple to make and this method can be used with any kind of pepper!
Homemade vegetarian black bean and quinoa burgers. Make a double batch to have enough leftovers for lunch!
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