semi-homemade

(not comparable)Partially homemade; for example, made at home with some store-bought ingredients, components, or subassemblies.

She prefers her own semi-homemade potting soil — she starts with one from the hardware store and then adds her own special compost.

She runs a semi-homemade gaming PC — it has been customized for more power, memory, and speed.

Partially homemade; for example, made at home with some store-bought ingredients, components, or subassemblies.

(not comparable)Based on commercially available convenience food, which is then customized at home with some more ingredients, often ones that are less processed (such as chopped whole foods).

Her favorite pancakes are semi-homemade — she starts with a certain premade pancake mix and then adds cinnamon, barley flour, and other treats.