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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.

Crock Pot Pork Roast 1

Crock Pot Pork Roast

The slow cooker means comfort food to me and this crock pot pork roast will not disappoint. When we have family coming for the holidays, even if I have to work the whole day, I can have a delicious meal on the table that the whole family looks forward to having.  *Post contains affiliate links*at

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Simple Roasted Carrots 1

Simple Roasted Carrots

It does not get any easier than this simple roasted carrots recipe. Cooking vegetables in their most natural form really lets their unique taste shine through.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional cost to you for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Delicious and flavor-packed carrots Some people like to add extra

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Simple Acorn Squash Recipe 1

Simple Acorn Squash Recipe

Add this simple acorn squash to your recipe files. Fall is the season for pumpkins and squash. Adding this to the meal planning for the week brings great fall flavors into the menu.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional cost to you for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. I am always

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Quick Homemade Pork Gravy

Gravy should be flavorful and creamy. This quick homemade pork gravy delivers on both. I made a pork shoulder roast a few months ago in the crock pot and saved the drippings.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional cost to you for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. A Few Simple Ingredients

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Crispy Pork Egg Rolls 1

Crispy Pork Egg Roll Recipe

When I go out to eat, I love to have the egg rolls. They have always seemed so hard to make. This pork egg roll recipe will definitely measure up with what you get in the fancy restaurants. The outside is crispy and the inside is packed with flavor.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional

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How to make amazing cabbage rolls 1

How to Make Amazing Cabbage Rolls

Are you a fan of cabbage? Enjoy the tender cabbage leaves stuffed and rolled with beef and rice that was simmered in a delicious tomato sauce. Learn the steps of how to make these Amazing Stuffed Cabbage Rolls.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional cost to you for more information please read the disclaimer on

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Cranberry Fluff Recipe 1

Cranberry Fluff Recipe

Great amount of tang and creamy taste in this cranberry fluff recipe. This has to be the easiest recipe I have ever written. Just two ingredients.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional cost to you for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. When I was growing up, my mom used to make

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Deep Dish Apple Pie Recipe

Deep Dish Apple Pie Recipe

This deep dish apple pie recipe is so tasty and the crust is so flaky that it is hard to have just one piece. Wow your guests with a pie that looks like it came from a bakery. This double crust pie is packed with delicious apples and a rich, buttery crust. It’s the perfect

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Quick and Easy Tuna on Toast 1

Quick and Easy Tuna on Toast

Sometimes I want a quick and easy lunch and Tuna on toast is a great way to have a healthy, satisfying meal or snack. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. This is one of those four ingredient recipes that are easy on the budget. A

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Simple Baked Spaghetti 2

Simple Baked Spaghetti

Sometimes everyone is faced with leftovers Simple Baked Spaghetti. That perfect meal that gives a new life to leftover food. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Frugal Living If you are like me, you are frugal when it comes to the family food budget. If

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Ham and Vegetable Soup

Ham and Vegetable Soup

This delicious Ham and Vegetable Soup is a great way to use leftover ham and vegetables. Easy and satisfying meal for the whole family. The ingredients called for below are just suggestions, so feel free to use what you have or like best or have as leftovers. I used carrots, onions, celery, broccoli, and cauliflower,

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