Have You Tried All 5 Of These Amazing Pasta Recipes?

We all love quick and easy pasta recipes, especially on those weeknights when it seems you don’t even have the time to make yourself a cup of coffee. I have to admit I’m guilty of making the same ol’ spaghetti and meatballs three times in two weeks… There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, and the kids do love it – but I have to say I was getting a little tired of it, myself!

These five awesome pasta recipes will help you get through the dreaded dinner rut, or the busiest week of your life. Seriously, you could make one of these every night of the week, and you wouldn’t hear your family complain. All of these recipes leave room for variation, so you can tweak them as you go to make them taste totally new, each time you serve them.

It’s impossible for me to choose a favorite among these, but #4 is the one I’ve made most recently. I can tell you we had no leftovers whatsoever, and my daughter was practically licking her plate clean. Which one of these is your favorite?

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When Failure Isn’t An Option – Make One Of These Casserole Recipes

Don’t you just love the aromas of wonderful, tasty dinner casseroles baking in the oven? It is something that has always made me feel comfy and cozy, ever since I was a kid. My mother was a stay-at-home-mom and looking back, it was such a privilege to come home from school to a delicious, homemade meal every day.

I have been doing my best to create that same feeling of safety and love for my children. And since all three of them love casseroles, I make them often! (Lucky me – their favorites are also really easy to put together!)

This list of seven hearty casseroles was, in fact, inspired by my kids. I asked them what they would like for dinner next week, and they came up with a sweet, hand-written note that completely melted my heart! So we are definitely going to have some of these next week, and probably the week after that, as well!

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If You’ve Tried 5/6 Of These Recipes, Your Family Members Are Very Lucky

It is still very much winter here up North and occasionally I wonder if spring has forgotten all about us this year! I don’t mind the snow, as long as the days are nice and sunny, but sometimes the coldness really gets me. That’s when I like to cook these hearty dinner recipes, to keep myself and my family warm.

Some of these recipes have been around for decades and I can actually remember my grandmother serving them, when I was young. Some are a little bit more modern, although I’m not sure if I can call any of these “trendy”. In my opinion, that’s a good thing! I’ll take any old-fashioned recipe over a brand new one, anytime!

It’s impossible for me to name a single favorite of these; every one of these recipes has been a great success at our house, and I am making these pretty often. I like the fact that these are honest, hearty, inexpensive meals that you can make even on a tight budget.

What’s your favorite hearty dinner recipe? I’d love to hear about it, so don’t forget to leave a comment below!

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People Can’t Stop Sharing These Mouth-Watering Recipes

Let’s all take a deep breath and prepare ourselves for these wonderfully tasty, easy recipes. Life is hard, but cooking shouldn’t be – it’s what I always say when someone asks me how I manage to serve my family home cooked meals every day of the week. My secret is, I only make easy recipes – but when they are filled with so much flavor, no-one realizes they were a cinch to make!

These seven recipes have been in my family’s dinner rotation for so many years, I can’t even remember. Some of these my mother used to make when my sisters and I were just little girls. Sure, I tweak these occasionally, just to keep things fresh – but I’ve noticed my family enjoys these the most when I make the recipes just as they are.

If I had to name my absolute favorite of these, I would have to say… ummm… honestly, I’d have to say all of them. But I especially love the soup recipe you’ll find as #4 on this list. It’s super easy, and so delicious! Which one of these is your favorite?

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There’s Nothing Like Homemade Cake – And We’ve Got 6 Of Them

When it comes to dessert, I’ll take a big slice of cake over ice cream or ambrosia salad, anytime! Nothing wrong with creamy desserts; I just happen to think a delicious cake is a wonderful way to end a meal. I am a big fan of vintage recipes, so I decided to ask my mother for her favorite old-fashioned cakes. She has a collection of so many great recipes, that even a so-so baker like me will learn how to make cake for any occasion!

Originally she brought me 20 cake recipes (yes, twenty!) but I thought I’d start with a little less than that… I mean, making 20 delicious cakes in a row would mean I would have to buy a pair of new jeans, haha! But I truly think these awesome cakes are worth a few extra calories.

Mom said she had found some of these in grandma’s handwritten cookbook, and I do remember how she always served different kinds of delicious cakes when I visited her as a little girl. I hope some day my future grandchildren will think of me when they enjoy these cakes!

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You’ll Make These Fast And Devour Them Even Faster!

It seems to me people are always in a hurry these days, or maybe it’s just the way things are at our house… That’s where 30-minute recipes, such as these, come in handy!

I would love to serve homemade meals every single day but sometimes it’s just totally impossible to find time for cooking. My crock pot has become my best friend lately – thanks to it I haven’t had to opt for takeout, every day of the week! But occasionally I really feel like making something for my family, without using the slow cooker.

And that’s when I move to the opposite direction; instead of slow cooking, I find recipes that can be made really fast! I’ve written all of these down in a separate little cookbook that I titled “Super Quick Recipes”. Not a very fancy title, huh? At least it’s accurate!

Whether you’re looking to make an appetizer, dinner or dessert, there’s a recipe for that on this list. You can make all of these in 30 minutes (or less) but I guarantee it won’t take that long for them to disappear! What is your favorite, quick-to-make recipe? I’d love to read about it, in the comment section below!

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My Mother Told Me These Have Been Her Favorites Since She Was A Little Girl

Last week I was struggling, trying to decide what dessert to make for my best friend’s baby shower. She loves all things old-fashioned, so I knew I wasn’t going to make a fancy, modern treat. Not that there’s anything wrong with those – and I’m sure she and everyone attending the shower would have loved any kind of dessert! But I still wanted to choose from classic dessert recipes, instead.

I have a pretty impressive collection of old and new dessert recipes but the problem was, there were too many to choose from! So I did what any woman would do when facing tough times; I turned to my mother. I asked what her favorite dessert recipe was when she was little.

I’m not sure if she actually helped me make a decision or not, since she came up with seven that she thought were equally amazing. Thanks, Mom… Well, I finally decided to settle on two desserts; #6 and #3 on this list. My best friend loved them both, and I got so many requests for the recipes that I decided to put together this list for all of you!

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Quick tip: These desserts are great for potlucks and family gatherings! Just double them, if you’re expecting a large crowd.