Home-cooked food and delicious meals help bring families and friends close. Here you’ll find scratch made recipes with step-by-step instructions on each post. These are recipes to help you succeed in the kitchen.
Father's Day
On the third Sunday in June we celebrate all dads and fatherhood! Here are tasty recipes to help you and yours enjoy the special day.
Appetizers
Appetizers set the stage for a tasty meal or fun party. These homemade starters are stars.
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Everyday Meals
Family tested, always delicious and easy to fix any day of the week.
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Vegetarian
Check out these yummy recipes that encourage us to enjoy our veggies from breakfast to dinnertime.
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About Melinda
I've been creating recipes and sharing scratch made meals for more than 30 years in my home kitchen. As a former TV journalist and two-time breast cancer survivor, I totally understand how busy and stressful life can get. But delicious homemade food helps every time.
Melinda's Favorites
I LOVE every made from scratch recipe post on this website and these are the ones that really bring people together. Gather your family and enjoy my favorite recipes!
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Sides
Every great entrée needs a few delicious sides. Browse the options here and discover a new sidekick for your next main course.
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Desserts
Wrap up a great meal with the sweetest of treats. From scratch made desserts with fresh fruit to mini-pies and buttercream frosting, there's something sweet here for everyone in the family.
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Auntie's Favorites
Browse these tried and true, home-cooked recipes inspired by or created by someone very special to my family.
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