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Continue reading →: Simple Beer BreadAs I was working on a blog post, my husband casually mentioned that we were out of homemade bread and that the store-bought version just isn’t cutting it anymore. I’ve spoiled them. Since it was already afternoon and I didn’t have time for a full yeast situation, I pulled out…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Chicken StockI love having homemade chicken stock stored in the freezer for quick weeknight meals. I roast a whole chicken at least once a month, and once dinner is cleared, the bones go straight into the slow cooker. After our garlic and rosemary roast chicken last week, what started as a…
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Continue reading →: Garlic & Rosemary Roast ChickenI purchase a good portion of our meat through ButcherBox and keep a roasting chicken in my monthly rotation. I love cooking a whole bird and having roasted chicken on hand for quick weeknight meals. The leftover bones and kitchen scraps go straight into a pot for homemade stock. It’s…
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Continue reading →: President’s Day With a Slice of LifeI wasn’t planning to make a big to-do about President’s Day. It’s usually marked by mattress and appliance sales, and we had just wrapped up Valentine’s Day. But when I realized we had a slow morning at home, it felt like the perfect excuse to pull out my Slice of…
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Continue reading →: Valentine’s Day at Home: Recipes, Heirlooms, and Real LifeValentine’s Day doesn’t always have to mean reservations and prix fixe menus. For us this year, it started with a rushed morning, back-to-back sports games, and trying to squeeze something special in between real life. I wanted dinner to feel elevated, but still familiar enough that everyone would happily eat…
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Continue reading →: Garlic Rosemary BreadAs I continue on my bread-baking journey, I came across this Garlic Rosemary Bread recipe and immediately bookmarked it. It looked a little ambitious – six hours of prep time always makes me pause. But I’ve made several recipes from Sally’s Baking 101 by Sally McKenney and she has never…
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Continue reading →: Simple & Decadent Flourless Chocolate CakeFlourless chocolate cakes are my absolute favorite dessert. I love how small changes can completely transform them, keeping the flavor profile versatile and interesting every time. Every flourless chocolate cake I’ve tried has been different in the texture, richness, even sweetness. For Valentine’s Day, I wanted something fun, easy, and…
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Continue reading →: Baked Rigatoni with Beef RaguWhen I’m planning a meal that needs to feel a little special but still work for my family, I regularly turn to my Ina Garten cookbooks. Her recipes are comforting yet elevated enough for special occasions without being overly complicated. This baked rigatoni immediately stood out when I was searching…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Bagels (Yes, Even in New Jersey)Living in New Jersey, I’ve had the pleasure of truly enjoying a really good bagel. We have an amazing bagel place right down the street, so the obvious question is… why would I need to make homemade bagels? Sometimes I just don’t want to get out of my pajamas. And…
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Continue reading →: Easy Vanilla Bean Shortbread BarsThis weekend, while I was sipping my morning coffee, my daughter once again appeared with Sally’s cookbook in hand, flipping pages and pointing out everything she wanted to bake. This time, it was the Vanilla Bean Shortbread Bars. I took one look at the incredibly short ingredient list and realized…
Hello,
I’m Courtney
I have a cookbook problem.
Cooked From the Book exists to help me decide what to cook, cook meals that actually work for our family, and use the good china on ordinary days.
Here you’ll find recipes that hold up in real life, simple crafts and activities we make with the kids, and thoughtful ideas for holidays and special occasions when cooking looks a little different.
If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
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Follow along as I cook through the cookbooks on my shelf. New recipes are shared here and on Facebook.
