Simple and healthy recipes. Tried and true delicious recipes that are made for my family. Good home cooking.
Many have been passed down through the generations. For instance, the English Toffee is from my great, great grandmother. I have updated the flavors and made it fool-proof, but the original recipe has been in our family for a very long time. There are stories we tell through food, each one a spark for creativity in the kitchen.
There is sure to be at least one that will please your taste buds. We hope you take some time to browse through all of them. From savory main courses to sweet desserts, recipes offer inspiration and step-by-step instructions to help you bring flavors to life. With a wide variety of cuisines and techniques to explore, anyone can find something to suit their taste and skill level, making cooking an accessible and satisfying experience.
This recipe truly is the best pecan pie bars. With a caramelized pecan goodness set on top of a shortbread crust. Just the perfect combination. *Post contains affiliatelinks* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. The Best Pecan Pie Bars are So Easy to Make This is one of those
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Eggs Benedict is a popular recipe for breakfast and brunch. Learn how to easily make this delicious restaurant style recipe at home. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Traditional versus Non-Traditional Eggs Benedict The traditional recipe combined poached eggs and Canadian bacon served on top
This recipe is how my mom made her gravy for years and years. Simple no-fuss method of a great tasting creamy beef gravy. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Homemade Gravy Gravy Thickening Methods Normally, I start my gravy with a Roux. This assures that
Easy Hollandaise Sauce is a creamy egg-based sauce with a light, rich flavor. Give this sauce a try; don’t be intimidated by this sauce. I am a home cook and I can master this recipe easily. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. This Hollandaise sauce
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This dressing recipe is a recipe that I have been making for over 30 years. This recipe is wonderful for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and wedding dinners. Anytime that you want a wonderful side dish to go with your chicken or turkey, this dressing would be a perfect fit. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please
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This Savory Steakhouse Slow Cooker Mushrooms Recipe has just three simple ingredients create an indulgent tasting mushroom side dish. Here is a recipe for two distinct flavors of mushrooms. No matter which way you decide is your favorite, they are both easy to make and will have the crowd coming back for a few more.
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Use pantry ingredients to make sloppy Joes that will please a crowd. My grandmother never used a canned mix for making hers. Here is Grandma’s Sloppy Joe recipe. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Delicious Homemade Recipe Canned Versus Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce I do
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This homemade applesauce if full of flavor! Just the right amount of sweetness with a hint of cinnamon. I like to have a few apple pieces left in the mine. It just seems to make it more of a snack. In the world of culinary delights, few things rival the simple, comforting taste of homemade
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This zucchini bake casserole is almost like a pizza bake. The spices give it that Italian flavor; however, the vegetable taste comes through along with the hint of bacon. It is just a delicious way to use zucchini in a meal that your family will enjoy. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read
Apple Blondies are just a perfect way to use those fresh apples in the fall. Send these apple bars over the top with a large scoop of ice cream. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. In the Fall, we have many kind neighbors and friends
How to make roux is a basic recipe that will be used over and over in cooking. Use this to thicken sauces, gravies, soups, stews, and more. Learn something that professional chefs use often in their cooking. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Why use
This creamy ham and potato stew is very easy to make and the best thing about it is that you can add other ingredients and it still turns out great. Delicious with full-bodied flavor. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Stew on a Cold Day
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This warm cranberry-walnut brie appetizer is one of the easiest appetizers I have ever made with only 5-10 minutes of prep. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Simple yet elegant, an absolute crowd-pleaser! Once baked, it does tend to cool quickly; therefore, if serving this
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A delicious apple coffeecake with cinnamon brown sugar crumb is exceptionally flavorful and moist. It’s the perfect contrast to the tart Granny Smith Apples. Take this dessert to the next level with a drizzle of frosted glaze; pure comfort food. Serving the Apple Coffeecake My daughter and husband like the coffeecake warm. Their favorite way
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This cowboy caviar recipe is a fresh and healthy salad with simple ingredients. Talk about color! If you like black beans, black-eye peas, corn, avocados, and tomatoes, this recipe is for you. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. This delicious bean salad is so versatile
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This is a refrigerator or canned dill pickles recipe. It is a simple recipe that took years to find. Our family loves eating cucumbers like this. Enjoy them within 24 hours as a delicious snack or process the mason jars and they will be shelf stable for a few years. No matter which way you
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If you are looking for the best pickled beets recipe, in my opinion, this is it. This recipe was finally given to me from a neighbor. What a joy it is to have something that tastes so good the whole family clamors for. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on
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This raspberry chiffon pie is so delicious and easy to make. It is the perfect light and creamy dessert at the end of a meal or a snack all on its own. This is a family favorite recipe that can quickly become a favorite of your family. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please
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This key lime pie recipe is a classic. Four ingredients for the filling and three ingredients for the crust. Get rave reviews about your pie that was easy to make. Tropical Key Lime Pie Make a traditional key lime pie. Bring the tropics home with this easy dessert recipe. It just tastes like summer; however
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This crab salad is a quick and easy recipe that can be used in a variety of ways. Have it plain, as a dip, with macaroni, or even on bagels. Whichever way you decide is your favorite, this is a recipe that you will want to save so you can make it often. There are
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