Make It, Don't Buy It

Make It, Don't Buy It encourages you to make better food, spend less, and rediscover the joy of cooking.

Have you ever been shocked by the price of a fancy blended drink or wondered if you could make a better, less expensive version of your favourite takeout salad at home? Often, the answer is yes, you can—and Matt Remoroza will show you how.

Make It, Don't Buy It invites you to stop ordering takeout and try your hand at making your favourite store-bought foods from scratch, with over 100 recipes for dishes that taste better and often cost less than their overpriced restaurant counterparts. This unique cookbook draws on a variety of cuisines to satisfy every craving. Enjoy comforting breakfasts such as Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, riffs on chicken and rice like Teriyaki Chicken and Halal Cart Chicken, and slow-cooked comfort food including Dipped Italian Beef and Easy Carnitas. You'll also find satisfying beverages like the Iced Mango Matcha Latte and impressive desserts such as Basque Cheesecake.

Matt breaks down the ingredients, tools, and techniques you'll need to discover for yourself how simple it can be to make restaurant-worthy meals at home.

You'll be inspired to cook more, eat out less, and make meals in your kitchen that are tastier than anything you'll find on a delivery app or in the frozen aisle in a grocery store.