I’m usually not much for making copycat recipes, but this IKEA Swedish meatballs recipe is the one that changed my mind. I’ll never forget the first time I tried their meatballs. I fell in love, and I knew I had to figure out the recipe to make at home. The result was this perfectly seasoned…
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The Best Ever Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
When I think of this cheesy green bean casserole, comfort food immediately comes to mind. This recipe is a wonderful update on a classic. I never liked it before I made this homemade version, and the flavors are better than anything you’ve ever had! Homemade mushroom soup and freshly grated cheddar cheese turn basic green…
The Best Authentic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
One of the most iconic comfort food meals you’ll ever enjoy is this authentic shepherd’s pie recipe. A common casserole that originated in the UK, a shepherd’s pie is that all-in-one meal that includes richly seasoned beef, vegetables, and a lovely light mashed potato topping. Some have cheese, others include diced potatoes, and still, some…
Tender Oven Baked BBQ Ribs That Fall Off the Bone
One of my favorite summer foods is ribs, but these tender oven-baked BBQ ribs are a perfect choice year-round. You don’t have to have a smoker or grill for incredible flavor and results. Instead, use this recipe to make some of the best “fall off the bone” incredible ribs you’ve ever tasted. If ribs have…
The Easiest Oven-Baked Bacon Recipe
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I never fry bacon in a pan. Instead, I make oven-baked bacon every time. After I tried this once, I never looked back. Now, I am letting you in on the secret and sharing with you my tips for making perfect bacon every single time!…
Vietnamese Steak and Noodle Salad
There’s a funny expression that goes, “No good story ever started with a salad.” Well, ladies and gentlemen, this recipe defies those odds. Let me kick this off by saying that if a chilled noodle salad sounds bizarre to you, you’re not alone. When I told my (Italian-bred) husband that we would be having pasta…
The Best Ever Skillet Pork Chops with Pan Gravy
Growing up, pork chops made it onto our menu on a fairly regular basis. My mom mastered the fried pork chop in a way I have never managed. Aspiring to create something a tad bit different but just as delicious, this skillet pork chops recipe with its own simple pan gravy came to life. There…
Spicy Red Lentil Curry Recipe with Spinach
Delicious aromatic spices of this red lentil curry recipe are a perfect way to add flavor to a weeknight meal. This easy meal is not only delicious, but an excellent way to add a meatless meal to your menu. Lentils are packed with protein and a versatile choice to keep in the pantry. This tomato,…
Easiest Canadian Poutine Recipe You’ll Ever Make
This Canadian poutine recipe has all of the delicious elements it is known for but is super easy to have on the table in no time. Crispy homemade fries, delicious homemade gravy, and melty cheese are the musts for good poutine. This recipe manages all of those and more! If you’ve never had this classic…
Incredible 3-Ingredient Tomato Soup Recipe
Rainy days and Mondays aren’t just lyrics to a Carpenter’s song. They are the perfect days to make this delicious 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe. A perfect fast pantry recipe to add to your meal plan, this soup is packed with simple flavor that everyone enjoys. Broth, onions, and tomatoes combine to give a richness that…
Easiest Homemade Egg Noodles You’ll Ever Make
There is nothing better than fresh homemade egg noodles! If you’ve never made them or feared they would be too hard, this simple to follow recipe is going to blow your mind. Talk about revolutionizing your meal plan! Homemade pasta is one of the easiest things you can make from scratch, and these are by…
Simple Old Fashioned Goulash Recipe
As a kid, when my mom made old fashioned goulash, I wasn’t a big fan. Now, as an adult, it is one of my favorite comfort foods. This tasty combination of ground meat, tomato sauce, and pasta creates a punch of flavor that is simple to prepare. Not only does it remind me of my…
Homestyle Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Tender slices of potato, creamy sauce, and melted cheese are the key elements of this delicious cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe. This is one of those classic side dishes that show up at every potluck and holiday meal. For good reason, this potato dish is a classic that every mom needs in her easy meal arsenal….
Best Homemade Hot Cross Buns (Video Recipe)
Every year, I looked forward to hot cross buns recipe being shared at church potlucks. While it wasn’t a recipe my mom made, it was one that I personally enjoyed and knew I would one day have to make for myself. This variation of the classic Easter treat is a new favorite easy method. Whether…
Julia Child’s Coq au Vin Chef’s Recipe
All hail the great and powerful: Julia Child. What? Am I the only one who thought that the wizard behind the curtain was going to be deboning a duck with one hand and whisking a beurre blanc with the other? If that made absolutely no sense to you, maybe you’re not the world’s biggest Julia…
Juicy Garlic Baked Pork Chops with Sage Butter
Okay. Are you ready to hear how stupid good these pork chops are? Let’s go back to the first night I made them. I had cooked the chops in bulk and my husband and I chowed down until we had officially maxed out our pork meters. I didn’t want the remainders to go to waste….
The BEST French Onion Soup You’ll Ever Eat
This French onion soup is totally different from any other you’ve had before. Instead of the simple onion and broth creations that are common, this vegetable-laden cream-based soup is a delicious creation that is richly flavored and satisfying. Instead of a simple soup, you have complex layers of flavor. French Onion Soup This recipe is…
Burst Tomato Frittata with Fontina and Basil Oil
A frittata is so much more than a funny word. It’s a sensationally easy, one-dish treasure that steals the show every time. Seriously. The oo’s and ahh’s you’ll receive as you retrieve this pillowy prize from the oven will make you feel like a celebrity walking down the red carpet. “Who are you wearing?!”, your…
Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushroom Naan Flatbreads
Scoot up a chair and prepare yourself as I bestow upon you the secret of my finest party trick. No, I’m not going to teach you a handcuff escape routine with a beer bottle, a piece of dental floss, and a kalamata olive. Though that would be pretty MacGyver. When you have guests coming over,…
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto Recipe {With Video Steps}
A rich creamy pumpkin risotto recipe is that showstopper that every home cook needs in their arsenal. The perfect creamy texture paired with a little sweet from the pumpkin and savory from the mushrooms makes it a versatile side dish that. With the added protein from the mushrooms, this could also be a main dish…
