HOMEMADE MEALS

Let’s face it. We’re all busy. If we’re going to make homemade meals for our family, the recipes need to be fast, cheap, and easy.

I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to put wholesome fare on the table on a regular basis without making yourself crazy. And guess what? Cooking from scratch is much less expensive than buying the supermarket version of your favorites. (Case in point: SOUP.)

Easy recipes for homemade meals coupled with a few tricks (hello slow cooker!) can help you make the switch from takeout to homemade. You don’t need chef’s credentials to make your family and friends tasty meals from wholesome ingredients. Simple will do!

Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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These garlic mashed potatoes made in the slow cooker are the perfect fix-and-forget side dish — and the perfect comfort food!

Cornbread and Sausage Dressing Like Grandma Made

This sausage and cornbread dressing recipe is perfect for holiday meals, but good for using up stale bread throughout the year, too.

Beef Chili in a Hurry: Make it in the Instant Pot

instant pot chili recipe in a teal, ribbed bowl with cheese, sour cream, jalapeno slice, and chip

Comfort food in a hurry! This beef chili recipe has all the flavor you love in a chili, with the speed of fast food. Instant Pot Chili Recipe? On the menu!

Pumpkin Recipes: Not Just for Dessert Anymore!

From savory soups to sweet treats for pumpkin spice season, these pumpkin recipes are the perfect addition to fall menus.

Homemade Recipes: How to Make Your Favorite Ready-Made Meals from Scratch

No matter what the food corporations want you to believe (It’s hard! You don’t have time for cooking!) you can cook from scratch. The food will taste better, you’ll eliminate some questionable ingredients, and there’s much less waste with these homemade recipes.

The Best Thin Pizza Crust (And How to Make it Fast Enough for a Weeknight)

pizza with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and cheese

Homemade pizza on a busy weeknight? Check out our favorite homemade pizza dough recipe and how you can steal my secret for FAST pizza crust from scratch.

Old-Fashioned Moist & Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Bake this sweet cornbread recipe in a cast iron skillet for a moist and delicious old-fashioned cornbread with a crispy crust. It’s delicious with butter & honey!

Easy Cooking Recipes to Replace Ridiculous Supermarket Products

white plate with fettuccine pasta, tomatoes, basil

Swap these easy cooking recipes for your favorite supermarket shortcuts. You don’t have to resort to box cooking. Make your family’s favorite foods at home!