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 light and refreshing pineapple creamy dressing is so easy and tasty. Just four ingredients and this salad topping is ready. My grandmother made this recipe for salads all the time when I was a child. Delicious. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Light and […]
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This mandarin orange creamy dressing is easy to make and tastes great. An oldie but goodie family recipe. Everyday creamy goodness on a salad. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. My grandmother used to make this Creamy Mandarin Orange Salad Dressing for me when I
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This ultimate creamy salad dressing is a simple and delicious family recipe that has been passed down from my grandmother. My daughter makes it for her family now. This is one of those recipes that is so easy and tasty, I am guessing it will be made for years to come. *Post contains affiliate links*
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Our family LOVES these creamy cucumbers. Yes, you read that right. Extremely simple recipe! Only three ingredients. Simple cucumber recipe. With warmer weather around the corner, it’s time to enjoy the fresh flavors of seasonal produce. Does anyone else get excited by all the delicious fruits and vegetables that come into season in the summer?
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Indulge in the timeless goodness of Ground Beef Tacos showcasing homemade taco meat generously stuffed into crisp, freshly fried taco shells. Customize with your preferred toppings for a quick family-friendly meal ready in under 30 minutes. We welcome Taco Tuesday at our house it’s an easy dinner for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends. We actually
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If you’re craving a delicious and wholesome Asian-inspired dish, look no further than our Chicken Chop Suey recipe. Packed with colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and a savory tasty sauce, this stir-fry dish will transport your taste buds to a world of delightful flavors. Best of all, it’s easy to make and can be customized to
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Learn the secrets to rich buttery mashed potatoes. Whenever my neighbors had mashed potatoes, my daughter used to come home and tell me how good their mashed potatoes were. I had to find out what my neighbor was doing that made her mashed potatoes so special. Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read
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The French break bake for two is so simple and yet fancy enough for a special breakfast in-bed kind of meal. Mix the ingredients, bake, and enjoy the full-flavor creamy bread. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Easy Baked Recipe This meal is very easy
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This Cherry Butter Cake is super easy, tastes great, and is moist. I am a lover of moist cakes – no dry and crumbly for me. Take a few minutes to make a dessert with wonderful flavors that your family and friends will love. This mouthwatering dessert combines the richness of ooey gooey butter cake
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Healthy garden salad for one person. Use fresh vegetables and any kind of lettuce, spinach, etc. this light oil and vinegar dressing will help bring out the flavors.
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This recipe has been in the family for over 100 years. It has been tweaked through the years until it is the only English Toffee our family likes to eat. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
What a treat it is!
Cook time: approximately 30 min. Prep time approximately 15 min. Plus cooling time
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Easy No-Fail Homemade Chocolate Truffles can be flavored with a variety of flavorings. Our family enjoys these truffles every year during the holiday season. Creamy chocolate taste. very easy to make, but they look elegant. They taste like a creamy chocolate ganache in a little package. My entire family is a lover of all things
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Lots of peanut butter and chocolate taste. Only cooking required is melting the chocolate in the microwave. This recipe is requested at the holidays. 2 ½ Cups powdered sugar
2 Cups crushed graham crackers (can purchase this in a box or use a food processor to crush them fine)
24 oz. peanut butter, any kind. (I prefer Jiff or Skippy creamy)
¼ lb. soft butter (1 stick)
Melting chocolate for coating (I prefer
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This is vy farm my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can have a variety of chips as there are many possibilities to try. Preheat oven to 350˚. Cream together butter and shortening until smooth.
Cook time: 8-12 minutes. Prep time approximately 10 minutes.
You Choose the Flavor Chocolate Chip Cookie Read Post »
30 minutes cooking. I prep the vegetables while the hamburger is cooking to save time. I also turn off the soup once it is boiling and let the rice continue cooking in the hot soup.
Ingredients:
1 Tbl. Oil
4-5 Lbs. of Hamburger (I prefer Ground Chuck)
1-10 ¾ oz. can of Campbell’s Tomato Soup
1-14.5 oz. can of Diced Tomatoes (not drained)
I assure you that you can make this delicious and flavorful chicken noodle soup in a snap. You might think you need to spend all day making a good soup. Making chicken noodle soup from scratch is a lot of work. It’s definitely not a dish you can make in a snap. But what if
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No cooking required! Here is a recipe for a salsa that is so good, it will not last. We even drink the juice. It just doesn’t get any easier than this! Yum!
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced
4-6 Cups of tomatoes, diced
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This recipe is great for bringing to any occasion when you need to bring a dish to pass. I rarely take any home and always have people asking for the leftovers. This recipe is one I use often. Only cook time needed is for cooking the pasta. this goes together quickly and tastes fresh.
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This recipe for cheesy, ham, potato bake goes together quickly and is very creamy with a good flavor. It is comfort food. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Using Leftovers It is often very hard to come up with something new to make out of
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5 Minute Microwave Recipe
I have made these marshmallows many times. When you are in a hurry and realize that you are the treat mom for the meeting…this is my go-to! It takes 5 minutes or less and you are out the door. When my daughter was young, I kept the ingredients on hand at all times. So many times, I am so glad I did. Of course, there was never any left and they were always requested.
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