Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes. You can totally make this at home…pinky promise!
Learn to Cook
Simple techniques, resources, and how-to’s to help even the beginning cooks get a bit better and more confident in the kitchen.
Perfect Deviled Eggs
We think deviled eggs are one of the best ways to eat eggs ever! They are easy to customize, make ahead, store, and serve. Great
the BEST Homemade Bread | simple recipe, tips, and tricks.
This simple and easy homemade bread uses only a few ingredients just like the old-fashioned homemade bread like Grandma made. I’ve included tips for
easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe (stovetop, crockpot, instant pot recipes)
Homemade applesauce in either the stovetop, crockpot, or instant pot is so easy to make and store! A great way to use less than perfect
How to Cook Dried Beans
Dried beans are inexpensive and nutritious! Learn the steps from dried to cooked beans, tips & tricks, and everything in between!
How to Make an Easy Charcuterie Board (step by step)
Creating a charcuterie board takes little effort when you follow my step by step plan. I’ve got tips for budget-friendly boards and ingredients.
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup [Instant pot recipe][Dairy-free recipe]
Skip the canned cream of mushroom soup! We have an Instant-Pot, Dairy-free, or straight-up normal recipe soooo fast and easy you’ll never reach for the
Yogurt Blue Cheese dressing
Using Greek yogurt instead of some of the sour cream and milk helps keep this recipe delicious, tangy, and healthier than the traditional sour cream
3 Ingredient No-Pectin Jam
Homemade jam only requires a bit of stirring, 3 easy ingredients, and love…you’ve got all of those things! Try making this delicious recipe!
Royal Icing Recipe
When it comes to decorating roll-out sugar cookies, royal icing trumps all other forms of icing for looks, storage, and ease of use. This recipe
Perfect Mashed Cauliflower
This mashed cauliflower recipe makes the most perfect, creamy, flavorful batch of mashed cauliflower you’ll ever make. All in one pot, this recipe will be
the BEST Cranberry Sauce
Until I was an adult I thought cranberry sauce came shaped like a tin can and had ridges in it. I most likely had homemade
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
Simple Fresh Basil Pesto
This fresh basil pesto is simple to make with fresh pesto and features the warm flavor of walnuts. You’ll love using fresh basil from your
the BEST Homemade Chocolate Granola
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpringMrCoffeeMoments #EasyMeasure #CollectiveBias Homemade chocolate granola with a
Homemade Egg Fried Rice (with tips and tricks to get it right every time!)
If you need a fast, easy meal idea that your family will cheer for with wild abandon you need to learn how to make fried
5-ingredient Caramel Sauce
A homemade caramel sauce that you can make in minutes with 5 easy ingredients. Ooey, gooey, smooth, and creamy…the perfect homemade caramel sauce recipe! I
the BEST Homemade Sloppy joes recipe
A favorite in our family, this is srsly the BEST homemade sloppy joe sauce. Easy to make and freeze…you’ll adore this one!
Homemade Caramel from Sweetened Condensed Milk (multiple versions!)
Oh boy, you guys!! I have a cool trick for you. Did you know you can make homemade caramel just with a can of sweetened
Homemade Lemon Curd
My go-to lemon curd is a crowd favorite. Yummy in crepes, cakes, and basically everything. Let’s be honest, I eat this stuff with a spoon.
Pizza sauce recipes (the easiest ever!)
easy homemade pizza sauce. Traditional easy tomato sauce, tips and tricks, and other ideas for pizza sauce.
How to Marble a Cake
Step by step instructions showing How to Marble a Cake. A great way to jazz up boxed cake mixes!
How to Make Olive Tapenade
Olive tapenade is my jam. I use both black AND green olives for this fast and easy appetizer favorite!
Must-have Cake Making Supplies! {it’s a small, easy list!}
These are the must-have supplies you need to bake a simple cake. To make a homemade cake doesn’t require fancy equipment or materials. This is
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the Novice Cook Who Isn't Sure Where to Get Started
We have answers for you!
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.
→ Check out In NellieBellie’s Cupboard for my list of essential kitchen supplies and the quick link to my favorites!
→ Don’t miss the Learn to Cook section.
→ And for SURE don’t miss the 5 Ingredients or Less Section. Those recipes are guaranteed to help you gain confidence in the kitchen fast!
Do I have to be experienced to cook your recipes?
No way! We believe that home cooks of all levels should feel confident and supported in their cooking journey.” — that includes you! We just ask that you follow the directions, have fun, and watch for the tips and tutorials that we’ve included for novice cooks. I think our Short-Cut Cooking recipes are the perfect place for you to start looking for new recipes. And don’t miss the Learn to Cook section as the perfect starting place for learning new skills!
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!
