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    Easy, Tasty, Tried and True Family Recipes

    Welcome to Valya's Taste of Home food blog, where you can find easy homemade tasty recipes made from scratch.

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    • These beauties are crunchy, soft, and incredibly delicious. They are super fun and easy to make but melt so quickly in your mouth. You can make these Meringue Fruit Baskets any size, shape (circular or square), and decorate in endless ways.
      Meringue Fruit Baskets
    • If you’ve been craving some delicious Homemade Hot Chocolate, this delicious recipe is absolutely perfect for you! Not only is it the easiest recipe you’ll ever come across, but it features classic, delicious flavors with a rich and creamy consistency made of pantry staple ingredients!
      The Perfect Homemade Hot Chocolate (Super Easy Recipe!)
    • Meat Grinder Cookie Recipe
      Meat Grinder Cookie Recipe
    • This Christmas Chicken recipe is going to win your hearts this holiday season, thanks to the juicy and tender chicken thighs that are marinated and then baked to perfection!
      Easiest Christmas Chicken (The Best Holiday Chicken Recipe!)

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    • The homemade sauerkraut and fresh dill, which gives it a unique twist. These ingredients not only amp up the flavor but also take the soup to a whole new level of yum.
      Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup (Authentic Kapusniak Recipe)
    • Beautiful and festive Pom-Pom Cookies are so easy to make and a great addition to your holiday dessert table.
      Pom-Pom Cookies Recipe (Authentic Russian Hvorost)
    • he Best Tree Stump Cake dessert, with its irresistible chocolate buttercream frosting and the beauty of a true show stopper. It's perfect for Christmas, any holiday, or a woodland theme party.
      The Best Tree Stump Cake
    • If you're a fan of all things sweet and spiced, then this Pumpkin Sheet Cake recipe will be the star of your dessert table! This cake is incredibly moist and packed with robust flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla.
      The Ultimate Pumpkin Sheet Cake (with Cream Cheese Frosting)

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    Christmas Recipes

    • Beautiful and festive Pom-Pom Cookies are so easy to make and a great addition to your holiday dessert table.
      Pom-Pom Cookies Recipe (Authentic Russian Hvorost)
    • he Best Tree Stump Cake dessert, with its irresistible chocolate buttercream frosting and the beauty of a true show stopper. It's perfect for Christmas, any holiday, or a woodland theme party.
      The Best Tree Stump Cake
    • If you're a fan of all things sweet and spiced, then this Pumpkin Sheet Cake recipe will be the star of your dessert table! This cake is incredibly moist and packed with robust flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and vanilla.
      The Ultimate Pumpkin Sheet Cake (with Cream Cheese Frosting)
    • This Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe will give you incredibly smooth and delicious mashed potatoes with the flavor of garlic that takes them to the next level.
      Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Creamy and Holiday Ready!)

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    • With their appealing popsicle-like shape and smooth chocolate coating, these cakesicles are not only visually appealing but also a joy to have! 
      The Easiest Cakesicles Recipe (Easy Cake Popsicles!)
    • This salad is a total crowd-pleaser and is made with crisp romaine lettuce, fresh veggies, and a delicious salad dressing.
      Quick and Easy Romaine Salad (with an Olive Garden Dressing)
    • Since it’s a homemade version, it tastes cleaner and has no added preservatives. Make it once, and you’ll never want to buy store-bought teriyaki glaze again!
      Homemade Teriyaki Glaze (Quick and Easy at Home Recipe)
    • Matcha is known for its high concentration of antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall health.
      Matcha Cake (Green Tea Cake with Pistachios and Raspberry)

    Clean Eating Recipes

    • Healthy Spinach Berry Smoothie (Delicious + No Added Sugar!)
      Healthy Spinach Berry Smoothie (Delicious + No Added Sugar!)
    • Imagine a dish vibrant in color, rich in flavor, and satisfying in texture. That's exactly what this Korean carrot salad offers.
      Korean Carrot Salad Recipe (Authentic Morkovcha Salad)
    • These ingredients give the salad an authentic, homemade taste.
      Best Ever Sauerkraut Salad (Healthy and Tangy Recipe!)
    • The crisp, tender stems, the burst of flavors, and the bright green color are both healthy and delicious.
      How to Steam Broccoli Perfectly (Easy Rice Cooker Method)

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    Instant Pot Recipes

    One of my favorite gadgets, because it makes cooking family-size recipes a breeze!

    • There’s special about this Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe that sets it apart from others! It’s prepared in an Instant Pot, which not only shortens the cooking time but also locks in all the flavors.
      Broccoli Mac and Cheese (Creamy, Cheesy, Veggie-Packed!)
    • This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe brings together tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce.
      Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (Tastes Good Every Time!)
    • The chicken is pressure cooked with BBQ sauce, water and a seasoning mixture to make it juicy and tender.
      Easy Instant Pot Barbeque Chicken Recipe (Perfect Results!)
    • What goes well with a chilly, fall day? A hearty bowl of steamy-hot soup! This Instant Pot Chicken Split Pea Soup Recipe is unique and fantastic. It's light but also tastes rich and satisfying. It will also do a great job of keeping chills at bay and make you feel warm and cozy inside.
      Easy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup (with Leftover Chicken Breast!)

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    Easy Recipes for Kids

    Prepping recipes as a team the kids treasure moments like that very much. And it’s so much fun seeing them enjoy spending time together in the kitchen to create something that they will adore eating afterward.

    • The Perfect Homemade Sugar Cookie Dough (Ready in 10 Mins!)
    • Strawberry coffee cake is a type of cake coffee cake that features the delicious flavor of fresh strawberries with everything we love about coffee cakes.
      Easy Strawberry Coffee Cake (With Fresh Strawberry Chunks)
    • Made with ripe mangoes, creamy coconut milk, coconut water, and a touch of maple syrup these popsicles are not only incredibly easy to make, but they also boast a vibrant yellow color that is sure to brighten up any dessert table. 
      The Tastiest Mango Popsicles (Super Easy Homemade Popsicles)
    • Tropical smoothie refers to a type of beverage made by blending different fruits and vegetables. The smoothie is a nutritious and tasty drink, which is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. 
      The Tastiest Tropical Smoothie Recipe (Dairy-Free and Vegan)

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    • Sirniki is delicious farmer's cheese pancakes that truly define Ukrainian and Slavic households, thanks to their slightly sweet, fluffy texture that's absolutely incredible.
      Authentic Ukrainian Sirniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes)
    • This tasty Mozzarella Appetizers recipe features fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and the perfect olive oil drizzle for a quick and easy recipe!
      The Tastiest Mozzarella Appetizers (Quick and Easy Recipe!)
    • This Broccoli and Cheddar Soup is incredibly easy to make and will be ready in under 30 minutes! It's creamy, hearty, and the perfect comfort food!
      Easy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup (Ready in Under 30 Minutes!)
    • Broccoli tomato salad is a delicious and nutritious side dish that combines fresh broccoli florets with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red cabbage, and a creamy dressing.
      Creamy Broccoli Tomato Salad (Make Ahead Recipe!)

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