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Melissa K. Norris

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Find all of your favorite from-scratch recipes to utilize your homegrown produce and farm-raised meat here. Put your well-stocked kitchen to work feeding your family delicious meals that everyone will love (even those picky little ones!). Everything from breakfast, main course, and desserts to canning recipes for putting up your produce for year-long enjoyment. Browse by category, or use the search bar to search for something specific.

Finished loaf of artisan bread in a cast iron dutch oven lined with parchment paper.

Bread Recipes

Zucchini breakfast muffins stacked on a cooking rack.

From-Scratch Breakfast Recipes

Three jars of jam in a steam canner.

Staple Canning Recipes

From-Scratch Dessert Recipes

Spinach artichoke dip in a baking dish and a hand with a chip taking a scoop.

Healthy Snack Recipes

Main Dish Recipes

From-Scratch Side Dishes

Vintage Recipes

A bird's eye view of a freshly baked chicken and broccoli casserole in a white baking dish.

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole With Curry | Easy From-Scratch Dinner

Read moreChicken and Broccoli Casserole With Curry | Easy From-Scratch Dinner
Three jars of strawberry jam hot out of the canner.

Strawberry Jam Without Pectin (Low Sugar Recipe)

Read moreStrawberry Jam Without Pectin (Low Sugar Recipe)
Chocolate gravy being spooned over a flaky buttermilk biscuit.

Chocolate Gravy Recipe | 1930s Southern Favorite

Read moreChocolate Gravy Recipe | 1930s Southern Favorite
A stack of sourdough tortillas on a towel lined counter.

Easy Sourdough Tortillas (Soft and Flexible)

Read moreEasy Sourdough Tortillas (Soft and Flexible)
A white bowl full of fermented salsa garnished with cilantro and a wedge of lime.

Fermented Salsa | Probiotic Homemade Salsa

Read moreFermented Salsa | Probiotic Homemade Salsa
A slice of no knead bread with strawberry jam.

No-Knead Artisan Bread |Easy Dutch Oven Recipe

Read moreNo-Knead Artisan Bread |Easy Dutch Oven Recipe
A stack of homemade graham crackers on a plate.

Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

Read moreEasy Homemade Graham Crackers
Canned apple pie filling with apples.

Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipe & Tutorial

Read moreCanned Apple Pie Filling Recipe & Tutorial
A knife spreading homemade mayonnaise on a slice of bread.

Easy Mayo Recipe (In 2-Minutes)

Read moreEasy Mayo Recipe (In 2-Minutes)
A jar of homemade Greek yogurt with a spoon lifting a bite to show texture.

Plain Yogurt Recipe | Easy Homemade Yogurt With Just 2 Ingredients

Read morePlain Yogurt Recipe | Easy Homemade Yogurt With Just 2 Ingredients
A cooked whole chicken served on a white platter and garnished with fresh rosemary.

Instant Pot Whole Chicken  (Juicy, Easy & Flavorful Recipe)

Read moreInstant Pot Whole Chicken  (Juicy, Easy & Flavorful Recipe)
A platter of veggies circled around a bowl of homemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe (Easy & Creamy)

Read moreHomemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe (Easy & Creamy)
A jar of homemade buttermilk sitting on a counter.

Homemade Buttermilk Recipe (Real Cultured Buttermilk)

Read moreHomemade Buttermilk Recipe (Real Cultured Buttermilk)

Pioneering Today-How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Read morePioneering Today-How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Pioneering Today-Low Sugar No Pectin Cherry Jam

Read morePioneering Today-Low Sugar No Pectin Cherry Jam

How to Pressure Can Shelled Beans

Read moreHow to Pressure Can Shelled Beans
Image of three 8 ounce Mason Jars filled with spicy peach jam, stacked in a pyramid, and sitting on a whitewashed table. Placed in front of the jars is an additional opened 8 ounce Mason Jar filled with spicy peach jam with a spoon for serving. Text overlay say

Spicy Peach Jam Recipe Low Sugar and No Pectin

Read moreSpicy Peach Jam Recipe Low Sugar and No Pectin
An opened jar of cherry jam with a spoonful.

Cherry Jam Recipe Without Pectin and Low Sugar

Read moreCherry Jam Recipe Without Pectin and Low Sugar

Homemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions

Read moreHomemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions
Apricots hanging on a tree with the sun shining through the leaves.

How to Can Apricots- Easy Canned Apricots Recipe

Read moreHow to Can Apricots- Easy Canned Apricots Recipe
Jars of home canned tomato sauce on counter with ripe paste tomatoes and wicker basket

Canning Tomato Sauce (Water-Bath & Pressure Canning)

Read moreCanning Tomato Sauce (Water-Bath & Pressure Canning)
Baked chicken Alfredo pizza on a pizza stone with a slice missing.

Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe

Read moreChicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe
A bowl of creamy asparagus soup garnished with asparagus spears.

Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe

Read moreCreamy Asparagus Soup Recipe
Three homemade chocolate chip cookies on a white plate

Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Read moreEasy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
A glass jar full of Mexican crackers.

Mexican Crackers Recipe

Read moreMexican Crackers Recipe
Bird's eye view of a glass jar full of Italian crackers.

Sour Cream and Onion Crackers Recipe

Read moreSour Cream and Onion Crackers Recipe
Bird's eye view of a glass jar full of Italian crackers.

Italian Crackers Recipe |Crispy Homemade Herb Crackers

Read moreItalian Crackers Recipe |Crispy Homemade Herb Crackers
A glass jar full of sweet and salty crackers.

Sweet and Salty Crackers Recipe

Read moreSweet and Salty Crackers Recipe
Homemade crackers on a cooking sheet and some crackers in a Mason jar.

Homemade Cheese Crackers Recipe (4 Ingredients!)

Read moreHomemade Cheese Crackers Recipe (4 Ingredients!)
Bird's eye view of a glass jar full of Italian crackers.

Homemade Crackers (Ready in Minutes)

Read moreHomemade Crackers (Ready in Minutes)
Apple dump cake in a cast iron pan with fresh apples.

Apple Pie Dump Cake Recipe with Cake Mix

Read moreApple Pie Dump Cake Recipe with Cake Mix
Jars filled with DIY seasoning mixes, and labeled with a tag.

Homemade Seasoning Blends (+ Free Printable Tags)

Read moreHomemade Seasoning Blends (+ Free Printable Tags)
A jar filled with DIY Italian seasoning mix, and labeled with a tag.

DIY Italian Seasoning (Homemade Italian Spice Blend)

Read moreDIY Italian Seasoning (Homemade Italian Spice Blend)
A jar filled with DIY ranch seasoning mix, and labeled with a tag.

DIY Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe

Read moreDIY Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe
A jar filled with DIY taco seasoning mix, and labeled with a tag.

DIY Taco Seasoning Mix (Better Than Store-Bought)

Read moreDIY Taco Seasoning Mix (Better Than Store-Bought)
A slice of chocolate wacky cake on a white plate.

Easy Chocolate Wacky Cake Recipe (aka Chocolate Depression Cake)

Read moreEasy Chocolate Wacky Cake Recipe (aka Chocolate Depression Cake)
A bowl of cream of mushroom soup with someone taking a spoonful.

The Best Cream of Soup Recipes You’ll Ever Make

Read moreThe Best Cream of Soup Recipes You’ll Ever Make

Morel and Asparagus Quiche

Read moreMorel and Asparagus Quiche
A slice of pineapple upside down cake with a bite on a fork to show texture.

Old-Fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Read moreOld-Fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A jar of prepared homemade muffin mix.

Homemade Muffin Mix Recipe

Read moreHomemade Muffin Mix Recipe
Three pancakes stacked on a white plate with maple syrup drizzling over the top.

Homemade Pancake Mix

Read moreHomemade Pancake Mix
A bowl of oatmeal topped with dried fruit.

Instant Oatmeal Recipe

Read moreInstant Oatmeal Recipe
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Howdy, I'm Melissa!

I’m so glad you're here. This is the place for all of us who loved Little House when we were young and thought Laura was our best friend. It's where we grow dinner in the backyard and think everything looks and tastes better when it comes from a Mason jar. Here, you'll find my favorite from-scratch recipes, herbal remedies and tutorials, and all my gardening tips from my 20+ years of growing and raising our own food.

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Sourdough starter in a jar with a loaf of bread in the background.

How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

A cooked whole roast chicken in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe (Crispy & Juicy)

A white plate with a helping of strawberry rhubarb dump cake and a fork. Text overlay says, "Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake Real Food Style: Homemade Cake Mix & No Jello".

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake without Jello & Homemade Cake Mix

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

A stack of homemade graham crackers on a plate.

Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

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Spring Preserving Recipes

A jar of pickled asparagus with spears on a plate.

Pickled Asparagus Recipe (Canned, Quick, or Refrigerator)

Three jars of strawberry jam hot out of the canner.

Strawberry Jam Without Pectin (Low Sugar Recipe)

Jar of fermented lemons on a counter with a bag of citrus and sliced lemons on a plate

How to Store Lemons (For a Year!) - Fermented Lemons

A jar of fermented pickles sitting on an outdoor table.

Fermented Pickles Recipe|Easy Old-Fashioned Salt Brine Pickles

A basket full of strawberries.

How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

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Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

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Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)

Why Dieting Stops Working After 40 (The Blood Sugar Loop Explained)

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