Tried and Tested Favorite Family Recipes - Andrea's Notebook (2024)

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Trending Recipes The Best Thick Crust Pizza Dough Chicken Enchiladas Recipe With Red Sauce Easy Homemade Chicken Taquitos Recipe (Oven, Air Fryer or Fried) 30 Minute Stovetop Indian Butter Chicken Chicken Parmesan Casserole Baked with Penne Pasta Red Lentil Dal New Recipes One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta 19 Best Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake Recipes No-Bake Nutella Oreo Cheesecake Jar Tried + Tested Recipes Main Dish Recipes The Best Layered Lasagna Recipe Dry Rub Recipe for Baby Back Ribs in the Oven and Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner With Potatoes Homemade Hot Pockets In The Air Fryer (Plus Oven Instructions) Layered chocolate cake with strawberry frosting Quick + Easy Recipes One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta No-Bake Nutella Oreo Cheesecake Jar Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nutella) Homemade Hot Pockets In The Air Fryer (Plus Oven Instructions) Meet Andrea Quick & Delicious Dinners Quick & Delicious Desserts Quick & Delicious Bread Recipe Roundups 19 Best Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake Recipes 29 Easy Crab Meat Recipes Kid Friendly Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipe Ideas Kitchen Tips How To Make, Store and Freeze Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Mini Charcuterie Box Ideas: DIY Tips For Individual Boxes How To Tell If Squash Is Bad or Good: Signs and Secrets How and Where to Store Bread in the Kitchen to Keep it Fresh FAQs
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Enjoy our favorite family recipes! These easy recipes are tried and tested and have simple ingredients the entire family will love. From slow cooker recipes to Instant Pot and everything in between. Browse our favorite recipes!

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  • Dessert
  • From Scratch

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  • Breakfast
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Chicken
  • Soup
  • Salad

Trending Recipes

Browse my most popular recipes this week! From Chicken Parmesan Casserole Baked with Penne Pasta to Red Lentil Dal. For a family-friendly dinner idea try the Easy Homemade Chicken Taquitos. If you’re looking for a traditional recipe but are low on time, try my Chicken Enchiladas Recipe. They are the ultimate comfort food! Use rotisserie chicken to save even more time! And don’t miss the The Best Thick Crust Pizza Dough or Cast Iron Pan Pizza!

  • The Best Thick Crust Pizza Dough

  • Chicken Enchiladas Recipe With Red Sauce

  • Easy Homemade Chicken Taquitos Recipe (Oven, Air Fryer or Fried)

  • 30 Minute Stovetop Indian Butter Chicken

  • Chicken Parmesan Casserole Baked with Penne Pasta

  • Red Lentil Dal

New Recipes

This week I’m sharing our go-to family meals! We’re always testing new recipes for family gatherings, a different holiday season, special occasions, and comfort food recipes. Most of our recipes are whole family friendly meals!

  • Recipes

    One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

  • Recipe Lists

    19 Best Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes

  • Recipe Lists

    Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake Recipes

  • Recipes

    No-Bake Nutella Oreo Cheesecake Jar

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Main Dish Recipes

If you’re looking for mouth-watering meal ideas to impress your family and guests, then you’re in the right place. This collection of main dish recipes features a variety of dishes to suit every taste, including hearty meat-based meals, flavorful vegetarian options, and seafood delicacies. You’ll find recipes for busy weeknights or delicious Sunday night family dinners.

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  • The Best Layered Lasagna Recipe

  • Dry Rub Recipe for Baby Back Ribs in the Oven and Air Fryer

  • Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner With Potatoes

  • Homemade Hot Pockets In The Air Fryer (Plus Oven Instructions)

Layered chocolate cake with strawberry frosting

Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this delicious 4-layer rich chocolate cake with homemade strawberry buttercream frosting. Top it with ganache and chocolate covered strawberries.

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Quick + Easy Recipes

Life can get busy, and sometimes we need to whip up a tasty meal in no time. That’s why I’ve curated a collection of quick and easy recipes that can be prepared in just a few simple steps. Whether you’re making Banana Boat S’mores or Cheesy Garlic Rolls you’ll find recipes that take less than 30 minutes. Try our soups! They are a great way to make an easy complete meal and sneak in some extra veggies.

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The Best Zucchini Recipe Ever - Zucchini Crust Pizza

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  • Recipes

    One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

  • Recipes

    No-Bake Nutella Oreo Cheesecake Jar

  • From Scratch

    Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)

  • Quick and Easy

    Homemade Hot Pockets In The Air Fryer (Plus Oven Instructions)

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Meet Andrea

Welcome. I started this blog in 2007, when I was sharing mostly daily life, crafts and food. I took a blog hiatus between 2016-2022.

I’m back full time sharing my family favorite recipes and kitchen gems. I hope you enjoy!

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Quick & Delicious Dinners

Whip up tasty meals in a flash with our quick and delicious dinner cookbook! Easy recipes to help you get dinner on the table in a pinch.

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Quick & Delicious Desserts

Indulge in sweet treats with our quick and delicious dessert cookbook! Easy recipes for cakes, cookies, and more. Perfect for any occasion.

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Quick & Delicious Bread

Bake fresh bread in no time with our quick and delicious bread recipe cookbook! Easy recipes for beginners and experienced bakers.

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Recipe Roundups

I’ve compiled some of the best recipes and grouped them into easy-to-navigate lists. Whether you’re looking for a specific type of cuisine, occasion, or dietary preference, my recipe roundup category has got you covered.

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  • Recipe Lists

    19 Best Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes

  • Recipe Lists

    Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake Recipes

  • Recipe Lists

    29 Easy Crab Meat Recipes

  • Valentine’s Day

    Kid Friendly Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipe Ideas

Kitchen Tips

In this section, I share some of my favorite hacks, tips, and tricks for making the most of my time in the kitchen. From simple shortcuts to more advanced techniques, my tips are designed to help you become a more efficient and confident cook.

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  • Cooking Tips

    How To Make, Store and Freeze Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

  • Cooking Tips

    Mini Charcuterie Box Ideas: DIY Tips For Individual Boxes

  • Cooking Tips

    How To Tell If Squash Is Bad or Good: Signs and Secrets

  • Cooking Tips

    How and Where to Store Bread in the Kitchen to Keep it Fresh

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  • From Scratch
  • Quick and Easy

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By finding and sharing these meals, you aren't just eating well — you're keeping the memories of those family meals alive! In this way, we keep those who have left us alive as well, whether that's by making their personal favorite meal or by sharing the memories those meals conjure up.

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Every family recipe tells a story—a story of humble beginnings, of resourcefulness and of love. These recipes often come with anecdotes, like how your great-grandmother learned to make that special pie during the Depression or how your uncle's best barbecue sauce was the highlight of every summer cookout.

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