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Tried and True Recipes

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.

Creamy Beef Gravy in a Gravy Boat

Creamy Beef Gravy

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

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Easy Hollandaise Sauce 1

Easy Hollandaise Sauce

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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The Best Dressing Recipe 1

The Best Dressing Recipe

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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Grandma's Sloppy Joes 1

Grandma’s Sloppy Joes

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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Zucchini Bake 1

Zucchini Bake

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

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Apple Blondies

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

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How to Make Roux 1

How to Make Roux

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

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Creamy Ham and Potato Stew

Creamy Ham and Potato Stew

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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Warm Cranberry Walnut Brie Appetizer 1

Warm Cranberry-Walnut Brie Appetizer

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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Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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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Pickled Beets Recipe 1

Pickled Beets Recipe

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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Easiest Crab Salad Recipe 1

Easiest Crab Salad Recipe

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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Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket

This classic pigs in a blanket recipe is wonderful for getting kids involved in cooking. Once they help make these, they will be willing to eat them too. They are the perfect party food, and they’re so easy to make. Just wrap little sausages in Crescent rolls, and bake them until they’re golden brown. Serve

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Classic BLT Sandwich 1

Classic BLT Sandwich

This classic BLT sandwich is one of those awesome summer foods. When the tomatoes from the garden are ripe, it is time to break out the bacon and lettuce. This BLT sandwich has been a family favorite since my childhood. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us

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