Jiffy Cornbread Waffles
Waffles=family ❤️. It’s a recipe for success every time. These waffles are made with Jiffy cornbread mix and couldn’t be tastier or easier! Your family
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The BEST Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
My personal favorite, this lemon blueberry bundt cake is a rich, buttery cake bursting with blueberries and zesty lemon flavor!! I love this cake and
the simplest CRISPY SKIN Baked Chicken Legs Drumsticks
These oven baked chicken drumsticks are an easy meal idea the whole family will love! Easy recipe for juicy, flavorful chicken with a quick trick
the BEST Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe (no molasses)
Soft ginger cookies full of warm spices and flavor…without using molasses. A family favorite that we make multiple times a year!
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Minnesota Recipes
From TaterTot Hotdish to Swedish Meatballs…when it comes to comfort food, nothing is quite like a Midwest recipe.
Heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
This amazing “salad” (because in the Midwest everything is a salad) features fresh strawberries, bananas, mini marshmallows, velvety whipping cream, tangy Greek yogurt, and a
Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Roast for a Crowd
This delicious slow cooker shredded pork recipe uses beer, a flavorful spice rub, and slow cooking for tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
easy Puff Pastry Rhubarb Tartlets
Picture this: flaky puff pastry tarts filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and yogurt, all topped off with juicy, tangy rhubarb. The perfect
Easy Homemade Fresh Rhubarb Pie Recipe with Sweet Crumble Topping
Looking for a delicious and easy dessert recipe? Try our homemade fresh rhubarb pie with a sweet crumble topping! This pie is simply outstanding! It’s
Baked Goods
Baked Goods
In the Midwest, we bake for get-togethers. A giant collection of All-American, tried and true recipes.
Toasted Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These toasted coconut cupcakes are topped with a sweet, fluffy cream cheese frosting. They would make a tasty addition to a dessert table.
the Easiest Gingerbread Cookies recipe
These gingerbread cookies are delicious and one of the easiest recipes to make. We adore gingerbread cookies around here, because they never fail to make
The Best Gingerbread Cake Recipe – Easier than Store-Bought
Are you craving cake? No need to run to the store, here is the recipe for the best gingerbread cake. This is the best gingerbread
Easy, fifteen-minute puff pastry: the ultimate video guide
Many puff pastry recipes are time-consuming. Here’s a puff pastry recipe that takes just 15 minutes to make. Check out this quick puff pastry recipe.
Family Meals
Family Meals
Easy, approachable dinners for families, regardless of cooking ability!
Creamy Radish Soup Recipe
Radishes are the star in this creamy and gorgeous soup that will be the star for dinner, this week! The radishes are mild and sweet
Short Rib Stroganoff Recipe: A Delicious Twist on the classic
A short rib stroganoff is a variation of the classic stroganoff, but with short ribs instead of beef strips. Short ribs are known for their
Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole
I bet your grandma made something like this sometimes for family dinners, and you can count on a bite of this taking you right back
4-Ingredient Ravioli Lasagna
Did we mention this ravioli lasagna uses only 4 ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes? Perfect for weeknights!
Short-Cut Cooking
Shortcut Cooking
Easy recipes with shortcut ingredients so you can serve your home-cooked meal quickly.
easy Puff Pastry Rhubarb Tartlets
Picture this: flaky puff pastry tarts filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and yogurt, all topped off with juicy, tangy rhubarb. The perfect
4-Ingredient Ravioli Lasagna
Did we mention this ravioli lasagna uses only 4 ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes? Perfect for weeknights!
Cast Iron Pizza: And The secrets for perfect results
Utilize frozen bread dough and your cast iron pan to create the ultimate deep dish pizza with ease! Full of old-fashioned flavor and perfect for
Jiffy Cornbread Waffles
Waffles=family ❤️. It’s a recipe for success every time. These waffles are made with Jiffy cornbread mix and couldn’t be tastier or easier! Your family
Learn to Cook
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Reasons to learn to cook: 1. Homemade food tastes better. 2. Cooking can be really fun, even good therapy. 3. You’ll save money. 4. You’ll likely be healthier. 5. You’ll feel like a badass!
Let us help you learn new skills, techniques, recipes, and more…stuff that will give you more pep in your step when you walk into the kitchen!
Expert Tips for Freezing Fruits and Vegetables: A Comprehensive Guide
This is everything you need to know about freezing fruits & veggies without alot of fuss. Includes gorgeous free printable!
Quick & easy pickled veggies
Looking for a delicious way to preserve your extra fresh veggies? Try out these quick and easy pickled veggie recipes that are sure to satisfy
Homemade white cake from scratch
A simple white cake is one of the most popular cakes to bake. It’s the perfect dessert for your kids’ school parties or just to
Bake Like a Pro: 9 Expert Tips for Perfecting Your Cake Game
Want to impress your friends and family with a delicious homemade cake? Follow these simple tips to ensure that your cakes turn out perfectly every
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Where should I start?
→ Check out the Kitchen-Reference guide to learn the definitions of various kitchen terms (like what the heck is folding?), what pan to use if you don’t have the one you need, and even how many tablespoons in a cup…etc.
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Are there any tools you recommend I have in my kitchen before I get started?
A large mixing bowl, whisk, chef’s knife, baking sheet, and skillet should get you started on most recipes. As you do more cooking & baking you’ll find yourself building on the basic supplies you need to. In fact, check out my essential supplies list for a tiny kitchen. This list was created when we were renting and I had to condense my supplies down a TON. This list will give you a great place to start as well as tell you how you can multi-purpose several tools, if needed.
To learn more about the tools and supplies I keep on hand in my own current kitchen, check out what’s In the NellieBellie Cupboard for links and info.
How do you stock your pantry to be ready to cook any meal?
You’ll want to keep some basic baking and cooking ingredients on hand. Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil, salt, pepper, bouillon, pasta or rice, and canned beans are some items most people find useful. As you start using recipes you’ll learn more of what ingredients would be helpful to keep in your pantry.
If you want to learn more now, check out what I keep stocked In the NellieBellie Cupboard.
Do you have recipes for special diets? Where can I find them?
We have LOTS of recipes for Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free diets. On the recipe index page we have an easy button to sort via diet. You’ll find lots of great recipes!
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the BEST Homemade Strawberry Cake
This homemade strawberry cake is as delicious as it looks!!! This is the best strawberry cake recipe you’ll ever make or eat. Pinky swear.
Heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
This amazing “salad” (because in the Midwest everything is a salad) features fresh strawberries, bananas, mini marshmallows, velvety whipping cream, tangy Greek yogurt, and a
the BEST EVER Classic Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe
The most popular recipe on NellieBEllie EVER. With good reason. This chocolate cake is easy, basic, and utterly divine. A classic recipe that you’ll make
