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24 Foods to Make and Not Buy

By A Cultivated Nest Team

24 Foods to Make to Save Money.

I love making things myself! It doesn’t matter if it’s DIY decor, homemade beauty products, or food, I just really enjoy making things from scratch. It doesn’t hurt that taking the DIY route is also a great way to save money! And making my own food staples gives me peace of mind, knowing that at least some of the food in my fridge and pantry are safe from being part of a recall. If you’d like to start making more foods yourself, here are recipes for 24 Foods to Make and Not Buy.

24 Foods to Make and Not Buy- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

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Homemade foods taste so much better than store-bought versions! And they are often healthier (or at least missing food coloring and weird additives)! Most things you can make using the kitchen appliances you already have. But after years of making many of the things on this list of foods to make and not buy, I must say that having the right gadgets can make the experience a lot easier.

24 Foods to Make and Not Buy

The easier it is to create these food staples, the more likely you’ll keep making them over the years, rather than just giving up and going back to the grocery store. Here is a list of tools to keep on hand to save you time and energy:

  • Bread maker– makes creating fresh-baked bread a breeze.
  • Food processor– a must-have for any complicated chopping/mixing.
  • Instant Pot– is just overall handy (you can make dinner in it, or even vanilla extract)!

24 Foods to Make and Not Buy- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

  1. Homemade Garlic Crutons– The Gracious Wife
  2. Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix– Intoxicated on Life
  3. Fresh Tomato Sauce– Wholefully
  4. Easy Pesto– Please Note Paper

24 Foods to Make to Save Money- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

  1. Homemade Brown Sugar– A Cultivated Nest
  2. Quick and Easy Applesauce – The Farm Girl Gabs
  3. Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing– Skip to My Lou
  4. Homemade Peanut Butter– Brown Eyed Baker

24 Homemade Foods to Make to Save Money- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

  1. Vanilla Extract– A Beautiful Mess
  2. Triple Berry Jam– Turning the Clock Back
  3. Cheese Crackers– Simply Being Mommy
  4. Mayonnaise– Cook Eat Paleo

24 Foods to DIY to Save Money- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

  1. Italian Seasoning– A Cultivated Nest
  2. Honey Whole Wheat Bread– Our Best Bites
  3. Whipped Cream– One Little Project
  4. Butter– The TipToe Fairy

24 Frugal Foods to Make- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

  1. Tartar Sauce– Life Made Full
  2. Apple Cider Vinegar– Untrained Housewife
  3. Homemade Dry Ranch Seasoning– A Cultivated Nest
  4. Crock-Pot Homemade Yogurt– Live Simply

24 Foods Frugal People Never Buy- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

  1. Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs– CopyKat Recipes
  2. Homemade Granola Bars– Clever Pink Pirate
  3. Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix– A Cultivated Nest
  4. Homemade Caramel Coffee Creamer– Frugality Gal

Have you ever made any of these foods to make and not buy?

24 Foods to Make and Not Buy- Making your own food staples is a great way to save money! For some easy recipes, take a look at these 24 foods to make and not buy! | #recipe #homemade #saveMoney #FrugalLiving #ACultivatedNest

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