I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. This is a wonderful book! I really enjoyed the photos and the recipes. It is easy to follow instructions and they are recipes that the whole family will love! The book also informs the readers what they will need in their pantries and what to keep in stock at all times.. very informative!

This book is teaching the kitchen skills that generations before us knew, that we've lost in our quest for everything to be instant.

Does it get anymore helpful than this book! I’m always looking for new ways to be better prepared and resourceful in the kitchen. This book is the perfect answer to that.

If you want to adopt a self-sufficient life, then this is the book for you! A great starter for anybody looking to embrace the lifestyle. There is so much information and recipes to make from scratch, along with beautiful photos to showcase what you too can achieve.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers

The only problem with this cookbook is that it ends. So many amazing homemade recipes that we all love and would make. Please make a second one! Loving it over here. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

"The Self-Reliant Kitchen" by Michelle Millennia is a great cookbook and I truly enjoyed the recipes. Mullennix starts with the explaining panty stapes, tools, and ingredient sourcing. These setup the reader for success while reading and creating the recipes. After reading the Sourdough section I was inspired to try my hand at creating my owner sourdough starter and will continue reaching for this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing.

This book had some interesting recipes that I’m looking forward to trying. But, I think it would have been better if there were more recipes that weren’t sourdough. I did like that the author recommended raw milk since that’s what we use and drink. It did seem like the arc I got from netgalley was missing pages, which was disappointing. But, overall, this was definitely worth the read.

This cookbook proves that cooking and baking from scratch does not have to be a long and arduous process. This cookbook has a ton of delicious recipes with fast and easy step by step instructions with wonderful photography. I thank Netgalley and Skyhorse Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this cookbook

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Thank you to NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

The introduction starts with a little bit about the author, and what the author always keeps on hand in her pantry, fridge, tools (mesuring cups, spatulas, ladles etc.), spices, dried goods…
Then the author explains how she sources her ingredients.

Chapter 1
Detailed explanation on making Sourdough starter, breads, muffins, bagles, and most importantly for me, pizza dough!

Chapter 2 is all about dairy, detailing how to make homemade mozarella which I found super interesting, butter, sour cream among other things.

Chapter 3 covers breakfast food

Chapter 4 is about dinner, some pasta sauces, the classic that is grilled cheese with tomato soup, mac n cheese and many other super appetising recipes.

Chapter 5 is on yummy sides, and chapter 6, snacks. Pickles, ketchup, guacamole, mayo, applesauce, hummus…

Finally, chapter 7 is about breads and sweets.

I don’t think I’ve ever said this, but this book is about to be a STAPLE in my kitchen. So many useful recipes that are classics, or bases for other recipes, and ones that are healthy replacements for store bought items. So happy with this book, and will definitely be buying the physical copy when it comes out. And will be recommending to everyone.

This is a great cookbook! The photos showcase the recipes well. If you are looking for a cookbook that tells you how to prepare many pantry staples homemade, then I would recommend this. The recipes I'm most excited to try are sweet dinner rolls, home churned butter, vanilla ice cream, sourdough donuts, Ooey Gooey Mac & Cheese, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Homemade flour tortillas,Potato Chips,Mild Salsa, Homemade Apple Sauce and Homemade Maple Vanilla Marshmallows Special Thank You to Michelle Mullennix, Skyhorse Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

One thing that is trending nowadays is the avoidance of preservatives and additives in our food and going back to the basics and making our own rather than relying on convenience foods. A perfect way to start this at home is to pick up an excellent cookbook that addresses going natural, The Self-Reliant Kitchen: From-Scratch Sourdough Breads, Homemade Cheese, and Farm-to-Table Meals, by food writer and recipe developer, Michelle Mullennix, who lives on a homestead in Arizona.

The first chapters cover an introduction to self-reliance in the kitchen, cooking tools, and ingredients, including the steps to making a sourdough starter and keeping it going. Then there are wonderful recipes. The recipes are written in the traditional manner with a list of ingredients followed by step-by-step instructions to insure that beginners and seasoned cooks can successfully make each recipe.

Another good thing about this cookbook is that most of the recipes include beautiful, professional photographs which make it possible for readers to see what their finished dish looks like. The book also includes well-written tips and explanations of how to make new things at home that most of us previously bought at the grocery store.
Anyone who wants to get away from all the crap found in most of the store-bought foods will definitely want to pick up this book. Not only are the dishes made from scratch more nutritious, but they taste better, too.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

This was a great cookbook, I haven't done any of them but I am a big fan of almost any cookbook that does their recipe by weight. I am definitely not going to be a homesteader but I would still use this.

I really enjoyed what I was able to read in this ARC copy of the book. I'm looking forward to reading a finished copy of this book. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I loved this cookbook! I think every household needs a copy! I liked that it had several basic, made-from-scratch recipes that everyone should be familiar with. There was lots of information about cooking equipment and pantry staples that I found very helpful. I also liked that it included a sourdough starter recipe with specific instructions on how to keep it going and several recipes to make using the starter. That was insightful. It is one of those cookbooks that will be used regularly. I plan on buying a hard copy for each of my children this Christmas to keep in their collection of cookbooks.

Thank you NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

What a great cookbook with great recipes. I can not eat processed foods. So this cookbook is well suited for me. Beautiful photos and setup!

Many thanks to Net Galley and Skyhorse Publishing for a copy of this cookbook in exchange for an honest review.

If you want to cook from scratch and do it on your own, this is the book for you. There are so many helpful hints and tips along with recipes to get you started. You will be making everything on your own in no time and will certainly be self reliant.

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy

This was informative and incredibly interesting. I struggled with the authors use of personal beliefs written as fact and some inconsistencies throughout the book. However, the photos were lovely and I enjoyed the concept of the book.

Super from scratch...

This can be a very involved from scratch cook book.
I liked the idea you can do a lot of stuff at home, like make butter.
Not sure on the raw milk. Not something I'm down for, but other could be into it.
Some very unique recipes along with some old fashioned ones.

"The Self-Reliant Kitchen: From-Scratch Sourdough Breads, Homemade Cheese, and Farm-to-Table Meals" by Michelle Mullennix offers a practical, heartfelt guide for anyone wanting to step away from overly processed foods and embrace homemade, wholesome cooking. Mullennix shares many traditional skills and heritage recipes, from sourdough starters to bone broths, with a warm, encouraging voice that helps demystify cooking from scratch.

The recipes are diverse, ranging from comforting staples like Chicken Pot Pie and Pot Roast to more adventurous endeavors like Homemade Pickles and Maple Vanilla Marshmallows. There's something so satisfying about making something yourself, and Mullennix taps into that joy. I especially enjoyed the Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread!

However, the book is not without its flaws. The organization and development of topics could use some improvement. And Mullennix’s recommendation to use raw milk is not something I want to do. In any case, though, if you're looking for a resource to guide you toward a more self-reliant, from-scratch kitchen, this book is a solid option—just be prepared for a bit of extra research along the way!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.