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About Sara

Scratch to Basics was created out of a love for simple, from-scratch cooking and the comfort that comes with it. What started as a place to share everyday recipes has grown into a space made for real life and real kitchens.

Here at Scratch to Basics, the goal is simple: to get back to what matters. You’ll find recipes made with real ingredients and simple steps. Whether you’re cooking for your family, learning as you go, or just trying to figure out what to make tonight, you are always welcome here!

- Sara Maddox

Meal Planning Spreadsheet

Use this spreadsheet in Google Sheets to plan your meals for the week & make a grocery list while you're at it. Save frequently used meals, and use the drop down menus to fill your meal plan. Google Sheets Link.

FREE

Meal Planning Templates

Use these templates to get your wheels turning when you're thinking through the meals of the week. Who's cooking? What's needed? What needs prepped early? These templates will ensure you've thought through it all. Instant PDF Download.

FREE

Paleo Meal Plan (2 Weeks)

Gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free recipes to get you started on a real-food diet today! 2 weeks of recipes + grocery list for each week. Instant PDF Download.

$8 USD

Sauces & Salad Dressings

Healthy & delicious 5-Minute sauce & salad dressing recipes to give you flavor-packed meals from your very own kitchen. Recipes gluten free and mostly dairy free. Instant PDF Download.

$5 USD

Meal Planning / Recipe Binder

Tired of unorganized recipes? Download all the pages you need to get yourself organized and ready to cook! PDF Download + VIDEO walkthrough.

$20 USD

Meal Planning Bundle

This is a 4-in-1 bundle! You'll get access to the Meal Planning Masterclass Video, Meal Planning Workbook, Meal Planning Cheat Sheets, and Produce Storage Guide. Use these tools to get started meal planning today! PDF Download, and video.

$20 USD

Thanksgiving Meal Planning Bundle

Make your Thanksgiving meal perfect by making a plan. Complete with cooking time, serving sizes, and conversation cards for the dinner table.

$10 USD - NOT CURRENTLY FOR SALE

Ultimate Money Saving Cheat Sheets

Pages and pages and pages of ideas in every category imaginable for ways you can easily save money - starting today! Easily save $500+/month using just a few of the strategies in this PDF. Instant PDF Download.

$29 USD