38 Homestyle Recipes to Nourish the Soul - PinkWhen (2024)

Homestyle recipes are like comfort food, in that they make everything seem better. Offering plenty of incredible flavors in every bite or mouthful, these dishes are easy to make and the kind of food you can only enjoy somewhere you feel happy and relaxed. These homestyle recipes are the kind of food grandma makes, or made, and are sure to make you smile with their nostalgic flavors.

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Serve this as a side with anything from chicken to meatloaf, steak, or ribs. You just can’t go wrong with a cheesy vegetable casserole.
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Old Fashioned Roasted Chicken

The key to the best holiday roasted chicken might lie in the simplicity of the recipe. Also ideal for a regular weeknight dinner when you want something a little fancier, this no-fuss, one-pot whole chicken is a real winner.
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Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding

Bacon-loaded cornbread pudding pairs with everything. This is the best corn casserole and it’s easy to put together the air fryer.
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Old Fashioned Braised Chicken

Coq au vin, or chicken braised in red wine, is a simple French dish. The slow braise gives this delicious chicken dinner a rich taste.
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One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing Thanksgiving or Christmas corn recipe. The combination of gouda, cream cheese and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste.
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Lasagna al Forno

This lasagna al forno is an authentic Italian dish bursting with rich meaty flavors, homemade bechamel sauce, veggies and more.
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

An easy Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is always worth knowing. It also pairs beautifully with so many different dishes.
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Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

A delicious sweet skillet cornbread, perfect as a side for chili or a tasty snack. With honey, butter, and cornmeal, it’s a real treat!
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Italian Beef

You won’t be able to resist making slow cooker Italian beef again and again once you try it. This hearty and filling dish is perfect on toasted rolls or hoagie buns, and the slow-cooked beef is incredibly tender and flavorful.
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Eggplant Parmigiana

Try this authentic Italian recipe for eggplant parmigiana, which is a comfort food favourite. Baked with a flavorful tomato and vodka sauce, this delicious vegetarian dinner idea is a hearty and satisfying meal bursting with tasty flavors.
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
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Instant Pot Short Ribs

This Instant Pot Short Ribs recipe is a perfect blend of tender, juicy beef short ribs and aromatic herbs, all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. They are easy to throw together and ready from scratch in less than an hour with no wine. What’s best is that it can easily be made gluten-free too!
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Gigi Hadid Pasta (Quick And Easy Recipe)

This easy Gigi Hadid pasta is everything you searched for in a comfort recipe. It’s effortless to make, creamy, satisfying, and ready in no time.
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Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese puts a delicious spin on classic macaroni and cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, mildly spicy, and also has a hint of smokiness.
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Easy Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf

Meatloaf with stuffing gives you tons of flavor and provides binding for the meat. It’s packed with flavor while still being easy to make.
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Beef Barley Soup

Beef barley soup is hearty, filling, and nutritious. It’s a great, cozy way to end a freezing cold day in the middle of winter!
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Patty’s Crockpot Beef Tip Stew With Dumplings

If you need a comforting, delicious, and hearty meal, look no further, because this crock pot beef stew with dumplings is it. It’s everything you want in comfort food – rich flavors, satisfying and not fussy, made with simple ingredients, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
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Delicious Dutch Oven Southern Pot Roast

My southern pot roast recipe is so cozy! Chuck roast slow cooked to perfection in a dutch oven with red wine jus, fresh herbs, and carrots.
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The Best Southern Baked Mac And Cheese

This southern mac and cheese recipe will be the best you’ll ever make in your life. It has been passed down for generations in my family, the ultimate comfort food bursting with 5 types of cheese, heavy cream for extra creaminess,. Once you make the best southern mac and cheese from scratch, you’ll never go back to the boxed stuff.
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Lentil Stew (Hearty And Easy Recipe)

Hearty, comforting, and flavorful, it’s the best Lentil Stew I have ever made. It tastes even better the next day and freezes wonderfully!
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Creamy Vegetable Soup (Like The Dixie Stampede)

A quick and easy creamy vegetable soup made with frozen mixed vegetables. Inspired by the soup at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Show.
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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans And Rice

An authentic New Orleans red beans and rice recipe, from a Cajun! Creamy and velvety smooth red beans made with bacon, smoked ham, and smoky andouille sausage served over . This Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is meaty, rich, and savory.
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The Best Easy Meatloaf Recipe

How to make the best meatloaf – This easy recipe uses a combination of juicy ground beef and lean ground turkey for a healthy, clean eating, low carb meal. Makes a juicy and flavorful meatloaf!
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Smothered Green Beans With Bacon And Ham

This version has tender green beans simmered with onions, garlic, bacon, and smoked ham to soak up all the rich and savory flavor. It’s a vegetable side dish that is melt-in-your-mouth good.
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Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper With Tomato Soup

This is the best kid-friendly version of easy homemade hamburger helper with tomato soup. With finely chopped vegetables, juicy ground beef, tender macaroni noodles, and a creamy sweet tomato soup sauce. It is the perfect family-friendly meal at the end of a long busy day.
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Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe

This easy Salisbury Steak Recipe is a classic comfort food. Juicy steak patties in a savory mushroom gravy, the perfect weeknight meal.
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Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots is a easy recipe with only 3 steps and a few simple ingredients. It’s hearty and delicious!
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Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler

Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler is made with fresh peaches tossed in brown sugar and bourbon and baked until bubbly under a buttery dough.
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Baked Mexican Meatballs

Dive into the cheesy, saucy goodness of Baked Mexican Meatballs, a baked dinner delight that’s a little spicy and packed with tender beef and pork meatballs.
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Crockpot Cube Steak

Crockpot Cube Steak is the ultimate comfort food, offering a fuss-free, flavorful meal where the steak becomes rich and tender, smothered in a delicious gravy.
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Ravioli Lasagna

Ravioli Lasagna tucks spinach and ricotta ravioli among layers of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and a mouthwatering homemade sauce!
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Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe With Cake Mix

Indulge in the best summer dessert with this classic Blueberry Cobbler. This dessert is an easy and irresistible favourite that perfectly captures the essence of summer, featuring juicy blueberries, a golden cake mix topping, a scoop of ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Chicken Florentine Recipe

Delicious chicken Florentine recipe, a perfect easy weeknight dinner, but fancy enough to serve to guests. Chicken is served in a creamy spinach sauce
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Wife Saver

Discover the magic of Wife Saver- your solution for stress-free, delicious mornings. This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for any occasion.
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Lemon Bars

Dive into Lemon Bars, a perfect blend of tangy and sweet. This easy guide offers step-by-step instructions for delicious, crumbly lemon bars.
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Heirloom Tomato Soup

Heirloom tomato soup is a delightful blend of vibrant heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, and garlic – simmered to perfection. This comforting classic captures the essence of simplicity with its rich, smooth texture and balanced flavors. Enhanced with coconut milk, basil pesto, and fresh herbs, this heirloom tomato soup recipe will be one that you’ll be making all year long!
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Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls are made in just over a hour! Flakey cinnamon rolls with cinnamon apple filling and a cream cheese frosting on top.
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The Best Bread Pudding

When it comes to easy recipes this Bread Pudding couldn’t get any simpler. Filled with cinnamon and nutmeg this makes the perfect breakfast or dessert recipe.
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