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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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    • This Strawberry Vanilla Swiss Roll Recipe is the easiest and the quickest dessert you can ever make! Supper soft sponge cake topped with amazingly tasty (no cook) strawberry sauce, filled with super soft and fluffy cream, dusted with confectioners’ sugar and topped with loads of fresh strawberries.
      Vanilla Swiss Roll with Strawberry Sauce (Easy to Make)
    • It’s a simpler, cheat version of the classic rolls for deconstructed cabbage rolls that taste exactly the same! Every bite has tender cabbage leaves, flavorful beef, and rice mixture, along with other pantry staples for a hearty, savory meal and satisfying crunch!
      Lazy Cabbage Rolls Recipe (Quick + Easy for Classic Flavors)
    • This Easy Cucumber and Tomato Salad is surprisingly simple for the extraordinary benefit it provides and complements a meal. It's naturally very
      Easy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
    • If you're looking to use up some cherries during this cherry season, then these Cherry Cupcakes are perfect for you!
      Easy Cherry Cupcakes (with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting!)

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    • If you're looking for a delicious, foolproof no bake dessert, then these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the ones for you!
      No Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Tastes Like Reese’s!)
    • Your delicious Melon Fruit Salad is ready to be served!
      Melon Fruit Salad (Cool, Crisp, Refreshing!)
    • 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. 
      Mango Popsicles (Super Easy Homemade Icy Treats!)
    • 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.
      Strawberry Coffee Cake (with Banana and Strawberry Chunks)

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    • These cherry-filled Piroshki are a sweet, authentic Ukrainian recipe. The dough is super soft and sweet and the fresh cherry filling is a perfect match.
      Ukrainian Piroshki (Cherry-Filled)
    • Sunflower salad is one of the most refreshing, nutritious, and delightful dishes that you can add to your recipe collection!
      Super Easy Sunflower Salad (Stunning 'Sunflower' Look!)
    • S'mores dip is a delectable delicacy that captures the essence of traditional s'mores in a melted and dippable form.
      Quick and Easy Smores Dip Recipe (S'mores in the Oven)
    • This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh strawberries paired with warm, gooey cinnamon rolls.
      Tastiest Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls (With Homemade Frosting)

    Easy Soup Recipes

    • Chicken and wild rice soup is a hearty, comforting dish that combines the rich flavor of chicken with the nutty taste of wild rice. It’s a delicious combination that’s filling and easy to make too!
      Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Comforting and Easy Recipe)
      Cook Time2 Hours 10 Minutes
    • This stew is versatile and always a crowd-pleaser, making it ideal for a family meal, a potluck, or a cozy dinner party. Plus, the prep time is minimal - just toss all the ingredients in a pot, let it simmer, and enjoy!
      Instant Pot Beef and Bean Soup (Beginner-Friendly!)
      Cook Time1 Hours 33 Minutes
    • 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)
      Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
    • This delicious Zuppa Toscana is made using tasty ground beef with sausage seasonings, kale, bacon, and potatoes for an incredibly delectable and hearty Italian soup.
      The Best Zuppa Toscana Soup (Classic Olive Garden Copycat)
      Cook Time3 Hours 10 Minutes

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    Clean Eating Recipes

    • Your delicious Melon Fruit Salad is ready to be served!
      Melon Fruit Salad (Cool, Crisp, Refreshing!)
    • With bright flavors, a zesty kick from lemon juice, and packed with red cabbage goodness, this salad is absolutely perfect.
      Red Cabbage Salad (Super Easy to Make!)
    • If you're a fruit lover, you're in for a treat with this winter fruit salad! It features a fantastic mix of fresh fruits, all dressed up in a tangy-sweet dressing made from orange, lemon, raw honey, and poppy seeds.
      Winter Fruit Salad Recipe (Perfect for Holiday Season!)
    • This Kompot recipe will teach you exactly how to make this traditional non-alcoholic fruit drink that’s incredibly popular in Eastern Europe, especially Ukraine and Russia.
      Easy Homemade Kompot Juice Recipe (Slavic Fruit Drink)

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    Instant Pot Recipes

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

    • BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders are a top-tier choice when it comes to crowd-pleasing comfort foodare a top-tier choice.
      BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders (Everyone Will Love!)
    • Barbeque Pulled Chicken recipe made in the Instant Pot is incredibly tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and super easy to make!
      Barbeque Pulled Chicken (Easy Instant Pot Recipe!)
    • Slice open the potatoes, fluff the inside with a fork, and add your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, or chives.
      Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe (with Crispy Skin!)
    • This recipe is truly special because of how classic the flavors are. With the most pantry-staple ingredients, you'll get a delicious side dish that everyone will love. 
      Garlic Parmesan Red Potatoes (Easy Instant Pot Recipe)

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    Air Fryer Recipes

    It is also one of my favorite kitchen gadgets because it makes a healthier version of deep-fried recipes in no time!

    • These Air Fryer Biscuits are soft, tender, and have a buttery edge. They're perfect with butter and honey or jam, and they're ideal for weeknights or quick weeknight breakfasts.
      Air Fryer Biscuits
    • These air fryer breakfast potatoes are a foolproof way to give you home fries that are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of savory flavors.
      Extra Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Home Fries)
    • This recipe is a hit with both kids and adults alike. It's a great way to get the whole family together for a delicious meal.
      Meatball Sub Sandwich Recipe (Kid Friendly)
    • This garlic bread in air fryer recipe is a family favorite for good reason. It's a super easy side dish that goes with just about everything, from a hearty pasta dish to a comforting bowl of soup.
      Garlic Bread in Air Fryer (Perfectly Crispy)

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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 they will adore eating afterward.

    • If you're looking for a delicious, foolproof no bake dessert, then these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the ones for you!
      No Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Tastes Like Reese’s!)
    • 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. 
      Mango Popsicles (Super Easy Homemade Icy Treats!)
    • 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.
      Strawberry Coffee Cake (with Banana and Strawberry Chunks)
    • The banana hot dog recipe is a unique and delicious treat that's easy to make and fun to eat.
      Banana Hot Dog Recipe (PB&J with Bananas)

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    Trending Videos

    • 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 (Video Recipe)

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