Better from Scratch by Ivy Manning

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
updated May 2, 2019
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The angle: Skip the artificial ingredients and the price tag — make these pantry staples from scratch!

Recipes for right now: Dilly Beans, Strawberry Jam, Cheesy Crackers, Tea-Smoked Trout, Amaretto-Almond Butter, Membrillo, Granola Bars, Vanilla Marshmallows, Peanut Caramel Corn, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Who would enjoy this book? DIY-ers, cooks who like tinkering in the kitchen.

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Quick Facts

• Who wrote it: Ivy Manning

• Who published it: Weldon Owen

• Number of recipes: Over 60

• Other highlights: This cookbook is full of simple, approachable projects — they’re not the kinds of intensive DIY recipes that will require tons of special equipment or a dedicated weekend of their. They’re meant to be fun!

There’s also a good range of projects covered here, from quick pickles and strawberry jam to things like curing your own bacon and making limoncello. Pick and choose your project-du-jour and then come back for more.

Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: Better from Scratch by Ivy Manning

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