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    Kitchen Basics

    Learn how to cook from scratch with these simple, reliable recipes and essential how-to guides. From homemade dressings and tahini to yogurt, croutons, and cooking dried beans, these are the foundational kitchen basics I come back to again and again. Whether you're new to cooking or just want to stock your pantry the old-school way, this collection will help you build confidence one recipe at a time.

    • How To Dry Bread Cubes for Stuffing
    • How To Make Tahini
    • How To Make Gravy Without Drippings
    • How To Make Instant Pot Yogurt
    • Refrigerator Dill Pickles
    • How To Make a Simple Charcuterie Board
    • How To Cook Spaghetti Squash Whole
    • KitchenAid Mixer Artisan vs Professional (Video)
    • How To Make Croutons
    • How to Cook Dried Beans in 2 Hours Without Soaking

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    I'm Traci and I'm sharing my tested and trusted recipes made with everyday ingredients, simple methods, and ALL the flavor. Read more about me.

    Easy Holiday Recipes

    • roasted turkey breast slices displayed on wood cutting board garnished with fresh parsley and fresh cranberries
      Roast Turkey Breast Recipe
    • creamy green bean casserole with crispy French onion topping in white baking dish with serving spoon
      Fresh Green Bean Casserole
    • cranberry orange sauce in bowl with serving spoon
      Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
    • gravy is ladled from gray bowl
      How To Make Gravy Without Drippings
    • A white baking dish filled with golden brown, freshly baked dinner rolls closely arranged together.
      Easy Yeast Dinner Rolls
    • mashed potatoes in Instant Pot with wood spoon
      Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • cooked spiral ham on serving platter garnished with parsley and orange slices
      How to Cook A Spiral Ham
    • plump loaf of sliced cranberry walnut bread on cutting board next to holiday decorations
      Cranberry Walnut Bread

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      Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms
    • Italian sausage soup in white bowl garnished with croutons and parsley
      Italian Sausage Soup
    • black refried beans garnished with fresh cilantro in white serving bowl next to lime wedges
      Refried Black Beans Recipe
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      5 Minute Blender Salsa (Restaurant Style Salsa)
    • Ham and beans in white bowl with spoon
      Ham and Bean Soup
    • chicken tortilla soup in white bowl with spoon
      Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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