Welcome to my recipe collection simple, cozy, real life meals made with clean ingredients and zero fuss. These are the recipes I make for my family every week. One of my most popular is Bacon Carbonara you can find it here. Learn more about safe cooking temperatures here.
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Mammy’s Breakfast Skillet with Potatoes, Peppers & Eggs
There were certain breakfasts Mammy only made when she had company in town the kind of mornings when the house was fuller, the coffee pot stayed hot, and everyone drifted into the kitchen still waking up. That’s when she’d pull out her big skillet and start this breakfast: fried potatoes sliced into long half‑moons, onions
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Mammy’s California Blend Vegetable Cheese Bake
There were certain dishes Mammy made that showed up at every single holiday Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and this California Blend Vegetable Cheese Bake was always one of them. No matter how many people crowded into her house, this creamy, buttery casserole sat on the counter in her old glass baking dish, bubbling away like part
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Mammy’s Pan Drop Biscuits & Old‑Fashioned White Gravy
A West Virginia Family Breakfast I’ll Never Forget There are certain foods that don’t just fill your belly… they take you straight back home. For me, these biscuits are one of them. My Mammy made these every time we had family in town, or whenever she took me down to West Virginia to visit family.
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Bacon, Swiss & Mushroom Quiche (with Pillsbury Deep‑Dish Crust)
This Bacon, Swiss & Mushroom Quiche is one of my go to easy meals because it uses a store bought deep dish crust and ingredients I always have on hand. The half & half makes the custard extra creamy, and the bacon & mushrooms add so much flavor without any extra work. It’s the kind
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Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Apple Slaw
This is one of those easy weeknight meals I’ve made for years! This root beer pulled pork comes together with just a tenderloin, some root beer, and a few pantry staples. It turns into the softest, sweetest shredded pork, and the apple slaw on top makes it feel fresh without any extra work. This post
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Albacore Tuna Salad (My Grandma’s Recipe with a Modern Twist)
This albacore tuna salad is based on my grandma’s classic recipe, updated with my modern twist using Kewpie mayo, capers, and a touch of mustard. This post may contain affiliate links. Ingredients Equipment Instructions Serving Ideas Notes If you want another easy make‑ahead meal, try my Bacon, Swiss & Mushroom Quiche. See all my recipes
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Italian House Salad Recipe (Quick and Simple)
This Italian house salad is my go to quick and simple side dish. It’s fresh, crunchy, and easy to make with everyday ingredients. It’s packed with crisp lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, pepperoncini, and capers, plus mozzarella and Parmesan for a little creaminess. It tastes like a classic Italian salad but made with real ingredients
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The Best Easy Bacon Carbonara (Creamy, Fast, No Cream)
This is the bacon carbonara I make when I need dinner to feel cozy but still come together fast. It’s creamy without cream, uses everyday ingredients, and tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant. This post may contain affiliate links. Equipment Ingredients How to Make Bacon Carbonara Notes Variations Storage Bacon Carbonara is best