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
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What on earth is with the name? Humor, that's what. We don't take things too seriously around here and this Sex on a Snowbank Cocktail
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!
10 Minute Garlic White Pizza Sauce
This classic white pizza sauce is very simple to make with only four ingredients and a few minutes. This one uses olive oil instead of
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From TaterTot Hotdish to Swedish Meatballs...when it comes to comfort food, nothing is quite like a Midwest recipe.
Reheat A Casserole: 3 Best Ways Without Drying Out
Casseroles are a favorite in our house. These dishes are easy to prepare, delicious, and can serve a crowd easily. I'm sure we've all had
One-Pan Enchilada Pasta
If you love making cheesy enchiladas, then you’re going to love this easy enchilada pasta recipe. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and one pot,
Apple snickers salad
This Snickers Salad is the way we make it in MN! This Apple Salad is quick and easy to make, and will be the star
quick & easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
A twist on the traditional Stroganoff recipe and ready in under 30 minutes! Ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream/yogurt sauce tossed with egg
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!
Quick And Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
ll, if you haven't found the air fryer recipes for crispy chicken yet...let me get you up to speed on one of my favorite ways to make
homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe
This easy skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni recipe is a close re-creation of the Hamburger Helper version but homemade and using all real ingredients.
30 minute Skillet Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Searching for a dinner that’s easy to prepare? This Skillet Tuscan Chicken recipe is quick to prepare and tastes delicious. Have it for dinner tonight!
Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
This easy dinner whips up fast in the Instant Pot and is a great recipe for Instant Pot beginners and those looking to get a
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Shortcut Cooking
Easy recipes with shortcut ingredients so you can serve your home-cooked meal quickly.
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls In Oranges (Step By Step Instructions)
These Campfire Cinnamon Rolls In Oranges will be a hit at your next camping trip. It’s such a great idea; you have to try this!
Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza
Two heart-stopping comfort foods join forces for a decadent new dish that's breakfast-worthy all day long. Try our Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Pizza recipe to find out.
Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
This easy dinner whips up fast in the Instant Pot and is a great recipe for Instant Pot beginners and those looking to get a
Ravioli Lasagna (4 ingredients)
Did we mention this lazy lasagna uses only 4 ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes? Guys...sooooo good!
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Fix a Runny Fruit Pie: Why it Happens, and Easy Ways to Fix It.
Baking a pie so you don't get a runny filling can sound a bit overwhelming but it isn't. Not at all. Let me break down
Reheat A Casserole: 3 Best Ways Without Drying Out
Casseroles are a favorite in our house. These dishes are easy to prepare, delicious, and can serve a crowd easily. I'm sure we've all had
How To Make A Giraffe Cake: A Detailed Step By Step Guide
This is a step-by-step recipe on how to make a giraffe cake, complete with images to illustrate how each part is made.
How to Make homemade coffee syrup
Homemade coffee syrup is an easy-to-make, delicious alternative to commercial coffee syrups. Find out how to make homemade coffee syrup at home here.
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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.
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If you want to learn more now, check out what I keep stocked In the NellieBellie Cupboard.
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Fix a Runny Fruit Pie: Why it Happens, and Easy Ways to Fix It.
Baking a pie so you don't get a runny filling can sound a bit overwhelming but it isn't. Not at all. Let me break down
Reheat A Casserole: 3 Best Ways Without Drying Out
Casseroles are a favorite in our house. These dishes are easy to prepare, delicious, and can serve a crowd easily. I'm sure we've all had
One-Pan Enchilada Pasta
If you love making cheesy enchiladas, then you’re going to love this easy enchilada pasta recipe. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and one pot,
