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7 Simple Staples You’ll Never Want to Buy Again

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 7/24/25Updated: 7/24/25

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Skip the store-bought stuff! From pizza sauce to whipped cream, these easy homemade staples are packed with flavor and made with just a few ingredients.

Table of Contents
  • Homemade Whipped Cream (Only 4 Ingredients!)
  • 5-Ingredient Pineapple Sauce
  • Homemade Vanilla Extract (Only 2 Ingredients!)
  • Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette {Easy & Delicious!}
  • Maple Whipped Cream
  • Homemade Pizza Sauce (Freezer Friendly!)
  • Turkey Stock (3 Cooking Methods)
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Homemade Whipped Cream (Only 4 Ingredients!)

Homemade Whipped Cream (Only 4 Ingredients!) this …
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With just four ingredients and expert guidance from a seasoned pastry chef, you can make perfect Homemade Whipped Cream.

RECIPE HERE

5-Ingredient Pineapple Sauce

5-Ingredient Pineapple Sauce
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This 5-ingredient Pineapple Sauce is a golden, silky, not-too-sweet sauce to spoon over sliced ham, pork, or chicken dishes.

RECIPE HERE

Homemade Vanilla Extract (Only 2 Ingredients!)

Homemade Vanilla Extract (Only 2 Ingredients!)
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Make your own homemade vanilla extract with just 2 ingredients: vanilla beans and vodka! It’s budget-friendly and customizable.

RECIPE HERE

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette {Easy & Delicious!}

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette {Easy & Delicious!}
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The sweet and vibrant flavor of this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette homemade salad dressing will bring life and flavor to any salad.

RECIPE HERE

Maple Whipped Cream

Maple Whipped Cream
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This Maple Whipped Cream is made with just 3 real food ingredients and comes together in 1 minute. Takes dessert and breakfast to a new level!

RECIPE HERE

Homemade Pizza Sauce (Freezer Friendly!)

Homemade Pizza Sauce (Freezer Friendly!)
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Once you make our freezer friendly pizza sauce, you’ll never go back to the store bought version. Learn how easy it is!

RECIPE HERE

Turkey Stock (3 Cooking Methods)

Turkey Stock (3 Cooking Methods)
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Make simple turkey stock with a leftover turkey carcass, veggies, fresh herbs, & seasonings (for stove, crock pot or Instant Pot).

RECIPE HERE

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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6-ingredient Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a versatile, sweet-tangy fall salad dressing. Make ahead and store for weeks in the fridge.

RECIPE HERE

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Polly Conner

Polly Conner

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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