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Continue reading →: Oatmeal Wheat Sandwich BreadI was searching for an easy, healthier bread recipe I could make regularly for my family when I came across this Oatmeal Wheat Sandwich Bread in my new favorite cookbook, Sally’s Baking 101. At first glance, the recipe felt a little daunting because there are several steps, but once I…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Cassava Flour TortillasTo go with the beef enchiladas I made for Sunday Supper, I decided to try my hand at homemade tortillas. I’ve had a hard time finding store-bought options without additives or gums, and since tortillas are something I use often, it felt worth seeing if making them at home was…
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Continue reading →: A Sunday Supper Win: Beef EnchiladasSunday suppers feel different from weeknight meals. They’re still approachable, but a little more thought-out. The kind of meal you can prep earlier in the day, set the table for, and actually sit down to enjoy together. Tonight’s dinner was homemade tortillas (I’ll link that post here) and beef enchiladas.…
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Continue reading →: A Pancakes and Pajamas Birthday Party at HomeAbout a month before I decided to start this blog, I hosted a Pancakes and Pajamas Party for my daughter’s 7th birthday. I barely took any photos while baking, decorating, or during the party, and I totally missed the opportunity for a good photo of the finished cake. Luckily, my…
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Continue reading →: Weeknight Turkey Taco BakeTaco night is always a fun night at our house, especially when I can get dinner on the table without my kitchen exploding. I’m always happy to find new ways to mix up the usual taco routine while still keeping the flavors everyone expects. This Turkey Taco Bake from The…
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Continue reading →: My Go-To Chicken Orzo SoupFor my first blog post, I’m starting with a recipe I’ve made many times (one of the very few in my massive cookbook collection), which almost feels like cheating. But this is also exactly the kind of recipe this site is about. This recipe turns out beautifully as written, but…
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.
