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    Easy and Delicious Comfort Food Recipes

    My easy-to-make comfort food recipes recipes are right for every occasion. From breakfast to dinner, snacks to desserts, find the perfect recipes to feed the people you love!

    My Newest Recipes

    • Four Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers in a red casserole dish topped with cheese.
      Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • A fluted white bowl filled with Oil and Vinegar Veggie Pasta Salad.
      Oil and Vinegar Veggie Pasta Salad
    • Delicious looking homemade peanut and cashew butter on a crusty slice of bread.
      Roasted Peanut and Cashew Butter
    • A bunch of Dubai chocolate cookies piled up on a tray.
      Dubai Chocolate Bar Cookies with Pistachio and Phyllo

    Spectacular Sides for Any Occasion

    When you want a side dish that will rival any main course imaginable, I've got you covered. Any of these delicious sides may soon become your signature dish.

    • An Italian Panzanella Salad in a large bowl with tomatoes.
      Italian Panzanella Salad
    • A spoonful of Kidney Bean Salad.
      Old-Fashioned Kidney Bean Salad
    • A white bowl filled with a colorful Sunflower Crunch Salad.
      Copycat Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad
    • A bowl filled with Macaroni and Pea Salad along with a serving spoon.
      Chilled Macaroni and Pea Salad
    • A blue bowl filled with Dijon Potato Salad along with a serving spoon.
      Dijon Potato Salad
    • A vibrant broccoli and apple salad in a white bowl with a spoon.
      Chilled Broccoli Apple Salad
    • A closeup photo of Alfredo Macaroni and Cheese with melted cheese and elbow macaroni.
      Alfredo Mac and Cheese
    • A serving of Zucchini Corn Gratin on a blue plate with a fork.
      Zucchini Corn Gratin
    Click here for additional side dish recipes

    I'm so glad you've found my site. I'd like to welcome you with open arms and let you know how much it means to have you visit me here in my kitchen.

    My goal is for you to feel at home as you find easy recipes you'll love making time and time again.

    Please enjoy your stay, and if you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm happy to help in any way I can.

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    About me

    Hi friends! I'm Renee. I've been a passionate home cook for over 40 years. I specialize in easy-to-make dishes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. I'm so glad you're here!

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    Sausage and Burger Recipes

    Feast your eyes on these tasty lunch or dinner options featuring sausage and burgers and then click on over to the recipes for more information.

    • A delicious looking Mushroom Swiss Burger with melted cheese and caramelized onions and fresh thyme.
      Mushroom Onion Swiss Burgers
    • Four Caprese Sausage Sandwiches on a platter with tomatoes and fresh basil.
      Caprese Sausage Sandwich
    • A stack to Burgerdillas on a wooden cutting board.
      Burgerdillas - Burgers in Tortillas
    • Knockwurst Sausage Sandwich on a pretzel roll with a side sauce and chips.
      German Knockwurst Sausage Sandwich
    • Italian Sausage, Fennel and Potatoes
    • A Salmon Burger on a bun with sugar snap peas on the plate.
      Salmon Burgers with Miso and Sugar Snap Peas
    • A stack of Burrito Dogs with some ketchup and mustard in the background.
      Burrito Dogs (aka Dogs in a Blanket)
    • A burger topped with pork belly and tomato.
      Pork Belly Burger

    Save Room for Dessert

    I've heard it said that "They won't remember what you served for dinner, but they'll always remember what you served for dessert." Make something memorable!

    • A stack of Peanut Butter and Jelly Potato Chip Cookies dusted with confectioners sugar.
      Peanut Butter and Jelly Potato Chip Cookies
    • A baked cherry cheesecake on a glass cake stand.
      Traditional Baked Cherry Cheesecake
    • A German Bee Sting Cake with a cream center and honey almond topping on a glass pedestal.
      Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)
    • Red Cream Cheese Cookies with a Cheesecake Dollop on a wooden platter.
      Cream Cheese Cookies with Cheesecake Topping
    • A pretty cake stand and plate filled with pretty Coconut Cake Cookies in white and ivory.
      Coconut Cake Cookies
    • A luscious looking Malted Milk Ball Cheesecake with whipped cream and malted milk balls as garnish.
      Malted Milk Ball Cheesecake
    • Squares of German Zuckerkuchen on a serving platter.
      German Zuckerkuchen (Sugar Cake)
    • Two Pink Lemonade Cookies on a napkin with a glass of pink lemonade next to them.
      Pink Lemonade Cookies
    Click here for additional Dessert Recipes

    Trending favorites

    These are the recipes that have been the most popular with readers just like YOU! Check them out and then choose which ones you want to add to your meal planner.

    • A white bowl filled with a colorful Sunflower Crunch Salad.
      Copycat Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad
    • Two slices of toasted English Muffin Bread on a wooden cutting board.
      English Muffin Bread
    • A stack to Burgerdillas on a wooden cutting board.
      Burgerdillas - Burgers in Tortillas
    • A spoonful of Kidney Bean Salad.
      Old-Fashioned Kidney Bean Salad

    Recently Updated

    I'm continually working to update and refresh the articles and information on my website. My intention is for you to have the best possible experience while you're visiting and the best possible outcome when you make these recipes at home. Thanks for visiting and I sincerely hope you'll visit me again!

    • A square black plate filled with a serving of chicken pad Thai with peanuts, limes and bean sprouts.
      Chicken Pad Thai
    • A delicious looking bowl of Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
      Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup
    • A silver skillet filled with Linguine with Sausage and Capers along with tongs.
      One Pot Linguine with Italian Sausage
    • A ceramic white basket filled with slices of Cornmeal Yeast Bread and an orange napkin
      Cornmeal Yeast Bread

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    1. DENA FOX says

      December 12, 2024 at 3:53 pm

      Even though you say you're "German, and not Italian", I'm an Italian girl from New Jersey and enjoy not just your recipes but your technics are defiantly a little bit Italian! Thank you!

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      • Renée says

        December 13, 2024 at 7:13 am

        You comment truly warms my heart, Dena!
        Thank you so much for being such a large part of this blog.
        This blog, and wonderful readers like you, are such a big part of who I am and why do what I do.
        Fondly,
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Billy M Vo says

      June 27, 2023 at 2:09 pm

      I am a retired Army and had a major stroke 2006 I am much better now I love cooking ...

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 28, 2023 at 10:51 am

        Thank you very much for your service to our country! I'm glad you enjoy cooking.
        I hope the recipes you find here are some of your favorites.
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply

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    Hi, I'm Renee! I've been a passionate home cook for over 40 years. I specialize in easy-to-make comfort food dishes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between.

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    Fast and Easy Dinners

    • A salsa sloppy joe sandwich in a small cast iron skillet with avocado slices and a sesame seed bun.
      Salsa Sloppy Joes
    • A stack of Burrito Dogs with some ketchup and mustard in the background.
      Burrito Dogs (aka Dogs in a Blanket)
    • Four Caprese Sausage Sandwiches on a platter with tomatoes and fresh basil.
      Caprese Sausage Sandwich
    • A stack to Burgerdillas on a wooden cutting board.
      Burgerdillas - Burgers in Tortillas

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