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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.

    Trending Recipes

    • This Pumpkin Bread recipe will give you classic flavors that are perfect for fall! It's a foolproof recipe and you'll get soft and fluffy bread every time!
      The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe (With Pecans and Caramel)
    • This truly makes it the perfect side for all occasions, even potlucks and birthday parties! 
      Easy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw (Perfect Holiday Side Dish)
    • These Pumpkin Scones are soft, flaky, buttery, and bursting with cinnamon and pumpkin flavors.
      The Tastiest Classic Pumpkin Scones (Better Than Starbucks)
    • They're a portable dish, you could say, and are almost like a hand pie. Since they can be filled with sweet or savory fillings, they are incredibly versatile treats that you can make for just about any occasion. 
      Tasty Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers (Perfectly Golden Brown)

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    • If you've always wanted to learn how to cook spaghetti squash, my recipe is for you! It's the best and easiest way to do it for foolproof results every time!
      How to Cook Spaghetti Squash Perfectly (The Easiest Way!)
    • Potato casserole is a classic comfort food that never fails to impress. This hearty dish is a perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors.
      Potato Casserole Recipe (Incredibly Rich and Creamy)
    • This Sharlotka recipe is the tastiest one you’ll ever try with absolutely authentic flavors.
      Authentic Sharlotka Recipe (With Caramel and Cinnamon Crumb)
    • When it comes to foods like these, it’s quicker to grab a can at the store. But if you want a much healthier, better-tasting puree, homemade is the way to go. This Pure Homemade Pumpkin Puree is super easy to make and very delicious.
      The Best Homemade Pumpkin Puree (Easy + Made from Scratch!)

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    Main Dish Recipes

    • Potato casserole is a classic comfort food that never fails to impress. This hearty dish is a perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors.
      Potato Casserole Recipe (Incredibly Rich and Creamy)
    • Cabbage, carrots, chinese, Chinese dish, chow mein, dinner, Easy Chow Mein Noodles Recipe, family dinner, fresh green peas, organic soy sauce, quick and easy, vegetables
      Easy Homemade Chow Mein Noodles (Better Than Takeout!)
    • 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!)
    • This Pasta with Meat Sauce is delicious, easy, and super quick to make! You can make this at home in under 30 minutes making this the perfect weeknight meal!
      Super Easy Pasta with Meat Sauce (Ready in Under 30 Mins!)

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    • This Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is fresh and light with classic flavors! It's super easy to make at home and turns out great every single time.
      Easy Tomato and Mozzarella Salad (Fresh, Classic Flavors)
    • I'm not a big fan of frying and try to avoid it as much as possible. I have very few recipes that require frying. However, this Cherry Filled Donut Holes (Ponchiki) recipe is absolutely worth it.
      Cherry Filled Donut Holes (Easy Ponchiki Recipe!)
    • A bacon cheeseburger is a classic American dish that combines a juicy beef patty with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and all the fixings.
      The Tastiest Bacon Cheeseburger (Perfectly Classic Flavors!)
    • This delicious cake is the perfect way to celebrate a beehive-themed party or to take for the kids. Not only does it look incredible on the table, but it tastes amazing too! 
      Perfect Bee Cake (with Apricots, Sponge Cake, Jello, and Cream)

    Clean Eating Recipes

    • This simple Mixed Vegetables recipe is incredibly healthy and nutritious. It's super easy to make, and you can just throw all the ingredients together and bake!
      Simple Roasted Mixed Vegetables Recipe (Super Easy to Make!)
    • This Sweet Pepper Tomato Cucumber Salad is crunchy, soft, sharp, smooth, aromatic, and savory!
      Super Easy Bell Pepper Salad (Ready in Only 15 Minutes!)
    • This Yogurt with Granola recipe will give you a tasty, nutritious breakfast that's packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals for an unforgettable treat!
      The Best Yogurt with Granola (Super Nutritious Recipe!)
    • 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!)

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    Instant Pot Recipes

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

    • 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!)
    • It has a slightly thick and satisfying texture without any thickening additions. Once the red potatoes are cooked for a prolonged time it releases some starch and makes the liquid a bit thicker. Which we love, and gives the stew a hearty, delicious feel! 
      Tasty Instant Pot Beef Stew (Super Easy Comfort Food Recipe)

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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.

    • 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)
    • This delicious drink is the perfect way to enjoy the summer, featuring the perfect balance of acidic lemons and juicy raspberries that taste absolutely incredible!
      Fresh Raspberry Lemonade (Easy Recipe from Scratch!)

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    • But the best part about it is the ‘crunch’ element – the hidden crunchy tostada shell that makes it all even better!
      Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme(The BEST Recipe on the Web!)
    • 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)
    • These Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins have the most delicious flavor combination that perfectly represents fall! They are super moist, pillowy soft, and have cheesecake batter swirled in for the most delicious flavor. 
      Easiest Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins Recipe (with Video!)
    • 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!)

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