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Classic & Old-Fashioned Recipes

A bubbling casserole, a pot of stew, a loaf of banana bread: familiar food has a way of making an ordinary day feel good. Find straightforward versions of comforting classics here.

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Familiar dishes with clear directions

These recipes lean on dependable home-cooking methods: browning for flavor, gentle simmering for tenderness, and a little resting time before slicing. Follow the doneness cues as well as the clock; your oven, pan, and ingredients can change the timing.

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30 recipes

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

Tender chicken thighs, golden potatoes, and carrots share one pot of lightly seasoned broth.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs

Slow Cooker

Classic Beef Stew

A slow-simmered bowl of beef chuck, potatoes, and carrots with a rich tomato-seasoned broth.

Prep 25 min · Cook 8 hrs 15 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A fork-tender chuck roast with carrots, potatoes, and a simple pan-juice gravy.

Prep 25 min · Cook 8 hrs 30 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

A brothy chicken soup with carrots, celery, and rice for a quiet, hands-off supper.

Prep 15 min · Cook 6 hrs

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

A thick green split-pea soup with carrots and small bites of fully cooked ham.

Prep 15 min · Cook 8 hrs

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Tender beef, chewy pearl barley, and mushrooms make a substantial cold-weather bowl.

Prep 20 min · Cook 8 hrs 10 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder slowly softens with onion and a tangy barbecue sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 hrs 15 min

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage

The familiar flavors of cabbage rolls in an easy bowl of beef, tomato, and tender cabbage.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs 10 min

Soups & Stews

Creamy Potato Soup

A smooth, comforting potato soup with a little texture and a gentle onion flavor.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Soups & Stews

Chicken Noodle Soup

A familiar chicken-and-vegetable broth with tender egg noodles and parsley.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Soups & Stews

Vegetable Soup

A tomato-based vegetable soup with potatoes, green beans, and sweet corn.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Casseroles

Easy Chicken Casserole

Cooked chicken, peas, and noodles bake under a crisp crumb topping in a simple cream sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min

Casseroles

Baked Chicken and Rice

Bone-in chicken thighs bake over seasoned rice in one covered dish.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr 15 min · Rest 10 min

Casseroles

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken, broccoli, and cooked rice bake in a light cheddar sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min

Breakfast

Breakfast Casserole

Eggs, sausage, bread cubes, and cheddar bake into a generous savory breakfast.

Prep 30 min · Cook 45 min · Rest 10 min

Casseroles

Tuna Noodle Casserole

A creamy noodle bake with canned tuna, peas, and a golden breadcrumb crust.

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

Casseroles

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

A savory ground-lamb filling with vegetables under a soft mashed-potato topping.

Prep 25 min · Cook 45 min · Rest 5 min

Casseroles

Sausage Potato Casserole

Thin potatoes, browned sausage, and onion bake together in a simple creamy sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 55 min

Classic Recipes

Easy Meatloaf

A tender beef meatloaf with a simple ketchup glaze and clean, easy-to-serve slices.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr · Rest 10 min

Classic Recipes

Classic Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni in a smooth cheddar sauce, ready without turning on the oven.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

Breakfast

Easy Pancakes

Soft, golden pancakes made with milk, flour, and a few everyday baking ingredients.

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Desserts

Apple Crisp

Tender cinnamon apples under a crumbly oat-and-butter topping.

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Rest 15 min

Desserts

Banana Bread

A soft banana loaf with a simple vanilla batter and no mixer required.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr 5 min · Rest 1 hr

Breakfast

Small-Batch Buttermilk Biscuits

Four small, flaky biscuits for a breakfast or supper shared by two.

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

Chicken

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

A whole roast chicken with crisp skin, lemon, and a modest handful of herbs.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr 30 min · Rest 15 min

Chicken

Skillet Chicken and Gravy

Chicken cutlets in a light onion gravy, made entirely on the stovetop.

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

Soups & Stews

Creamy Tomato Soup

A smooth tomato soup with a modest splash of cream and a mellow onion base.

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

Desserts

Easy Peach Cobbler

Juicy peaches bake under spoonfuls of soft biscuit-style topping.

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Rest 20 min

Seasonal Favorites

Roasted Root Vegetables

Carrots, parsnips, and potatoes roast until tender with browned, savory edges.

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min

Seasonal Favorites

Maple Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots with a light buttery maple glaze and a pinch of thyme.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

A few tips before you start

Let casseroles and meatloaf rest briefly so portions hold together.
Brown meat in batches when directed, leaving room between the pieces.
Season gradually and taste cooked sauces before adding more salt.

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