A home-cooked meal can’t fix a tough situation, but it can definitelyprovide comfortwhen it is needed most.
There’s no cutting corners here except when it comes to the piecrust.
It’s great on pork too.
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This recipe calls on brown butter to kick the tried-and-true up to elite status.
Give them a try and you’ll never look back.
Million Dollar Pound Cake
A good pound cake is a true chameleon.
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Mark our words, no one will complain if you pull out this winner before the noon hour.
Take along the bacon and pecans in zip-top bags so they can add just before serving.
You’ll want the last two ingredients to maintain their crunch.
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You’ll love how the slight licorice-like flavor of tarragon kicks up every bite.
After assembling the ingredients chili and cover for 2 to 24 hours for the favors to kick in.
Mama’s Fried Chicken
This is our most shared fried chicken recipe of all time.
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It’s simply perfection.
Served with potato salad and coleslaw, this chicken will bring smiles all around.
This indulgent carrot cake sings with the addition of crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
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As a homey, freezer-friendly casserole, it also travels well to those in need.
Soulful Chicken Soup is one of our favorite versions of this classic recipe.
A vitamin-packed soup, its a colorful and nutritious antidote to fatigue.
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It cooks up in a large Dutch oven and calls on store-bought rotisserie chicken to speed up the prep.
Best-Ever Brownies
Cheer someone up with a batch of these brownies.
Trust us, this is one treat that will never steer you wrong.
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Coffee Cake Muffins
These Coffee Cake Muffins freeze beautifully.
Just include instructions for microwaving to reheat.
One minute on LOW should do the trick.
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Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and you’ve just perfected the most comforting dessert of all timearguably.
Theres two bonus pudding variations included in this recipe worth tryingChocolate-Espresso Pudding and Raspberry-Chocolate Pudding.
A giant cookie with your favorite flavors?
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Be prepared to smile!
This is easy-to-assemble dish uses many store-bought convenience items like pre-made mashed potatoes and pre-shredded cheese.
Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
Don’t forget breakfast.
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S’mores Pie
Nothing can quite top a decadent chocolate pie.
This one comes together with twenty minutes of hands-on time and three hours setting in the fridge.
A little heavy cream brings richness to the broth.
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Serve up this family favorite with a warm loaf of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.
Rotisserie chicken, pre-shredded cheese, and pre-cooked, microwaveable brown rice help cut down on prep.
Bake for 15 minutes and broil a few minutes more until browned and bubbly.
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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This three-step mac and cheese is designed to c’mon.
It requires no fancy cheese varieties or high-brow mix ins.
It just plain good.
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And sometimes that’s exactly what’s needed.
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