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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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    • The combination of garlic, butter, and rosemary creates a savory, fragrant sauce that enhances the chops' natural juiciness.
      Lion Lamb Chops (with Rosemary and Garlic Butter)
    • These Apple Dessert Roses look stunning and intricate and are incredibly easy to make! They turn out perfect each time and are an ideal dinner table centerpiece.
      The Easiest Apple Dessert Roses Recipe (Perfect Every Time)
    • If you're looking for that perfect side dish to compliment your main course, look no further than these Onion Roasted Potatoes.
      Savory Onion Roasted Potatoes (Easy and Delicious Recipe!)
    • This Soft Cinnamon Rolls recipe will give you perfect soft, fluffy, and moist rolls every time, thanks to the quick and easy secret technique!
      Easy Soft Cinnamon Rolls (Using a Quick Secret Technique)

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    • Blueberry muffins are a classic breakfast treat that can brighten up any morning.
      Blueberry Muffins (With Delicious Streusel Topping)
    • 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!)
    • 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!)
    • Raspberry mini cakes are delectable, mini desserts that combine the sweet and tangy flavors of raspberries with a rich and creamy frosting.
      Raspberry Mini Cakes (Perfect Recipe for Special Occasions!)

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    • The cream cheese frosting with a hint of espresso is the perfect complement to the mocha cupcakes, making the cupcakes extra special.
      Mocha Cupcakes (Super Moist)
    • Super Easy Banana Roll Recipe (Moist with Perfect Filling!)
    • Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
      Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
    • Garlic dinner rolls are the perfect side dish to any meal, whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner.
      Homemade Garlic Dinner Rolls (Super Soft and Easy to Make!)

    Easy Soup Recipes

    • Blueberry muffins are a classic breakfast treat that can brighten up any morning.
      Blueberry Muffins (With Delicious Streusel Topping)
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • 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

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    Clean Eating Recipes

    • 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)
    • 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!)

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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!)
    • 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)
    • Easy Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potato
      Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Quick and 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!

    • 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!)
    • 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)

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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.

    • These Easter Egg Oreo Truffles are not only adorable, but they're also super easy to make using panty staple ingredients! It's so easy, even kids can make them!
      Easter Egg Oreo Truffles (Kid-Friendly Recipe)
    • This apple snack recipe is the most delicious combination of apple, peanut butter, and granola in a bite-size snack.
      Easy Apple Snack Recipe (Kids Approved Healthy Snacks!)
    • Quick and Easy Dessert Sushi (with Bananas + Nutella)
    • What’s a great dessert option that everyone will love? This sugar cookie fruit pizza recipe is quick and customizable, and a hit among adults and kids alike!
      Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza (Easy + Customizable Recipe)

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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 (Video Recipe)

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