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    Home » Roundups

    11 Old-Fashioned Meals Your Grandma Would Approve Of

    Published: Jun 28, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Walking into Grandma's house meant nostalgia sparked by the food simmering and baking, filling the entire place with fragrances of the best memories. Whether your go-to at Grandma's was a hearty soup, roasted chicken, or even country-style ribs, this collection has no recession on flavors. When it comes to food, nothing pings the way Grandma's cooking can

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    One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Photo Credit: Salads Soups and Sweets

    This One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is made with simple ingredients, bursting with cheesy flavor, and can be made with fresh or frozen broccoli florets. Super simple to make and perfect for a cold day.

    Get the recipe: Quick and Easy One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

    Stuffed Cabbage Soup

    Photo Credit: Salads Soups and Sweets

    This Stuffed Cabbage Soup is perfect if you're looking for a hearty, comforting soup that’s packed with flavor. Really simple to make and the perfect comfort food in a bowl. You have to try this.

    Get the recipe: Recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Soup

    Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    This Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice is an easy, inexpensive, healthy, filling dinner recipe. Great way to use leftover ham bone or ham hock in a whole new meal and perfect for the whole family.

    Get the recipe: Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice

    Herb Roasted Chicken

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    This Herb Roasted Chicken recipe makes an easy, flavorful dinner with just 5 minutes of hands-on prep. It’s also naturally gluten free and paleo. Perfect with so many accompaniments you have to try it.

    Get the recipe: Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

    Baked Meatballs

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    This Baked Meatballs recipe makes tender, homemade meatballs in just under an hour! You could serve these tasty meatballs with so many different things. They are juicy and loaded with flavor.

    Get the recipe: Baked Meatball Recipe

    Crockpot Roast Beef

    Photo Credit: Amanada's Cookin

    This Crockpot Roast Beef is one recipe you have to make. Melt-in-your-mouth roast beef made with flavorful gravy and tender vegetables makes one of the easiest, most satisfying dinners to date. 

    Get the recipe: Crockpot Roast Beef

    Cod Fish Cakes

    Photo Credit: Amanada's Cookin'

    These Cod Fish Cakes are crispy, golden, and undeniably delicious using mashed potatoes and a generous dose of flavorful seasonings. Super simple to make and they come together in only 30 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Cod Fish Cakes

    Country Style Ribs

    Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'

    These Country Style Ribs are first coated with a flavorful wet rub and then baked in the oven until tender and falling off the bone. Smother with barbecue sauce and devour. So simple but so delicious, you have to try them!

    Get the recipe: Country Style Ribs

    Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

    Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'

    This Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff is super simple to make and perfect for the whole family. This hearty crockpot chicken stroganoff with mushrooms is creamy, rich, and comes together easily with simple ingredients.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

    Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy

    Photo Credit: Slow Cooker Meals

    This Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy recipe cooks up seasoned stew meat into a tender flavorful meal. Made with just ten ingredients this crock pot recipe is a true winner to add to your busy weeknight meal rotation!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy

    Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles

    Photo Credit: Slow Cooker Meals

    This Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles is a hearty homemade dish that never disappoints. The rich, savory flavor and creamy texture are similar to dishes like Alfredo, stroganoff, and chicken and dumplings. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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