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    Home » Roundups

    Recipes That Are Always Better Homemade

    Published: Jul 30, 2024 · Modified: Oct 15, 2024 by bobbieblue

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    Many of us grew up during the era of microwaves, powdered food in a box, believing that canned foods were every bit as good as scratch made. Some things in life are best homemade, from memories to dinner. Homemade makes memories of dinner. Mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, meatloaf, and the absolute perfect steak. Thank goodness we have broken the cycle of fabricated food and brought bake homemade goodness. These recipes may spark some nostalgia along with you tastebuds!

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    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Homemade buttermilk biscuits are light and fluffy and are made with just six simple ingredients. Top the biscuits with butter and jam, honey, or sausage gravy for a tasty breakfast.

    Get the recipe: Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

    Lasagna al Forno

    Lasagna al Forno
    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    Lasagna al forno is a classic Italian dish that makes a flavorful, satisfying meal. Everyone will love how amazing this tastes and you’ll want to make it often.

    Get the recipe: Lasagna al Forno

    Southern Collard Greens Recipe

    Southern Collard Greens Recipe
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This easy side dish is perfect for holidays or anytime you need a comforting side dish. Southern style collard greens are a southern tradition!

    Get the recipe: Southern Collard Greens Recipe

    Alphabet Soup

    Alphabet Soup
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    Alphabet soup is a great way to get your kids to try different vegetables. By using a bag of frozen veggies you can have this soup ready in just 25 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Alphabet Soup

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread

    These mashed potatoes are packed with flavor, but they're surprisingly simple to make! The creamy texture and delicious buttery taste will complement any meal, whether it's a weeknight dinner, a festive holiday spread, or a special occasion.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Easy Southern Country Gravy

    Easy Southern Country Gravy
    Photo Credit: Blackberry Babe

    This homemade country gravy is perfect to be drizzled over biscuits. Packed full of flavor this sausage gravy is perfect for breakfast or brunch.

    Get the recipe: Easy Southern Country Gravy

    Easy Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

    Easy Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin

    Chicken noodle soup is also easy to prepare and can be the perfect comfort food if well seasoned. It can be a complete meal when served with bread or rice.

    Get the recipe: Easy Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

    Crock Pot Beer Chili Recipe

    Crock Pot Beer Chili Recipe
    Photo Credit: The Cagle Diaries

    This tailgating recipe is perfect for parties. Everything is thrown together and cooked slow and low for a long time. The beer in this recipe enhances everything and blends perfectly to create a wonderful meal.

    Get the recipe: Crock Pot Beer Chili Recipe

    5-Ingredient Easy Classic Baked Ziti Recipe

    5-Ingredient Easy Classic Baked Ziti Recipe
    Photo Credit: Simple 5 Ingredients

    This simple Baked Ziti Recipes comes together easily with just 5 ingredients. This is a classic dinner recipe that the whole family will love.

    Get the recipe: 5-Ingredient Easy Classic Baked Ziti Recipe

    Easy Chicken And Dumplings With Canned Biscuits

    Easy Chicken And Dumplings With Canned Biscuits
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This family favorite comfort meal is quick and easy to make with refrigerated canned biscuits. The biscuits cook into soft pillowy dumplings in the broth for a wonderful one pot dinner.

    Get the recipe: Easy Chicken And Dumplings With Canned Biscuits

    Easy Chicken Parmesan

    Easy Chicken Parmesan
    Photo Credit: Spend With Pennies

    Cheesy, easy, and comforting, this chicken parmesan recipe is a restaurant favorite made easy at home.

    Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Parmesan

    How To Grill the Perfect Steak

    How To Grill the Perfect Steak
    Photo Credit: Modern Honey

    Get tips on how to grill the best steak, the different types of steak and how to season it to bring out the best flavors.

    Get the recipe: How to Grill the Perfect Steak

    Pasta Carbonara

    Pasta Carbonara
    Photo Credit: Evolving Table

    This Pasta Carbonara recipe is secretly so easy, ready in less than 30 minutes, and tastes just as good as your favorite Italian restaurant’s. Spaghetti noodles and bacon are tossed in a Parmesan and egg-based sauce for an irresistible cheesy and creamy combination. This Italian dish is a simple family dinner you’ll find yourself making again and again.

    Get the recipe: Pasta Carbonara

    Dinner Rolls

    Dinner Rolls
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Homemade dinner rolls! Make the best soft and fluffy dinner rolls with this easy recipe! These old-fashioned rolls are so simple to make.

    Get the recipe: Dinner Rolls

    Shrimp Scampi Linguini

    Shrimp Scampi Linguini
    Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah

    This white wine shrimp scampi is an easy dinner that comes together in 15 minutes! Homemade scampi sauce and juicy shrimp on a bed of tender linguine.

    Get the recipe: Shrimp Scampi Linguini

    Potato Salad

    Potato Salad
    Photo Credit: All Things Mamma

    This homemade potato salad has all the goods from red onions to celery and plenty of chopped-up eggs. The combination of the mayonnaise and yellow mustard with a splash of sweet relish creates a flavor that you just can’t top.

    Get the recipe: Potato Salad

    Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

    Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Chenée Today

    Creamy southern baked mac and cheese with a secret ingredient is always one of my most popular recipes! The best southern mac and cheese is the best baked mac and cheese recipe! It's the ultimate comfort food for Sunday dinner or a holiday celebration!

    Get the recipe: Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

    Classic Macaroni Salad

    Classic Macaroni Salad
    Photo Credit: Home Made Interest

    Classic macaroni salad is an easy dish made with elbow macaroni, veggies, and a tangy mayo dressing. It’s the perfect cold pasta salad for feeding a crowd at potlucks, summer parties, or Easter dinner.

    Get the recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad

    Best Meatloaf Recipe

    Best Meatloaf Recipe
    Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'

    Once you try this recipe you will understand why it's called "The Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever". This is the staple, juicy and hearty meatloaf, with added flavors of Dijon mustard and soy sauce.

    Get the recipe: Best Meatloaf Recipe.

    Grilled Pork Chops

    Grilled Pork Chops
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    Grilled Pork Chops are grilled to tender perfection and amazingly flavorful. Experience a flavor explosion in your mouth with every succulent bite. Either outdoor grill or indoor cast iron grill works great.

    Get the recipe: Grilled Pork Chops

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