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    Easy and Simple Real Food Recipes For the Everyday Cook

    Welcome to Keeping It Simple Blog where we are on a mission to share easy recipes made from fresh ingredients. Find recipes that are easy, uncomplicated and delicious and that have been tested and perfected.

    Our Favorite Spring Dinners

    • ricotta pasta with mushrooms and asparagus
      Mushroom and Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta
      Cook Time26 Minutes
    • ham and cheese pasta
      Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • old fashioned beef stew in pot with spoon in a closeup view
      The Best Dutch Oven Beef Stew
      Cook Time3 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Jewish brisket
      The Best Jewish Beef Brisket
      Cook Time7 Hours 20 Minutes

    More Recipes →

    Some of Our Favorites

    • pulled pork bowl
      Pulled Pork Bowl (Pulled Pork and Sides)
      Cook Time4 Hours 45 Minutes
    • bread pudding
      Italian Bread Pudding with Condensed Milk Sauce
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • pizzelle stacked on a plate
      Classic Italian Pizzelle : My family recipe
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • sausage jambalaya top view
      Easy Sausage Jambalaya
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Italian zucchini
      Italian Baked Zucchini
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • zucchini pancakes
      Zucchini Pancakes
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • black beans side dish for pulled pork
      Mostly From Scratch Cuban Black Beans
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • closeup of Mexican rice
      Easy Homemade Spanish Rice
      Cook Time25 Minutes

    See more easy recipe ideas →

    Cinco de Mayo

    • watermelon margarita
      Ridiculously Easy Watermelon Margaritas
    • tuna ceviche
      Ahi Tuna Ceviche
    • queso fundido
      The Best Queso Fundido
    • chips and pico de gallo top view
      Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe

    See more Cinco de Mayo recipes →

    What To Make For Dinner Tonight

    • sausage and peppers
      Skillet Sausage and Peppers
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • juicy boneless pork chops after pan sear
      The Best Juicy Boneless Pork Chops
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • chicken bowl top view
      Easy Southwest Chicken Bowl
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • authentic carbonara
      Easy Authentic Pasta Carbonara
      Cook Time35 Minutes

    See more easy dinner ideas →

    Easy Soup Recipes

    • Italian meatball soup
      Italian Wedding Soup
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • vegetable soup
      Vegetable Soup With Cabbage
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • pasta fagioli
      Pasta Fagioli (Italian White Bean Soup)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Carrot and acorn squash soup
      Carrot and Acorn Squash Soup with Carrot Top Pistou
      Cook Time40 Minutes

    See more Soup Recipes →

    Easy Entertaining Ideas

    • easy red sangria for a crowd
      Easy Red Sangria with Aperol
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • mini cheesecake bites
      Easy Mini Cheesecake Bites
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • balsamic strawberries
      Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Mexican barbacoa
      Mexican Barbacoa
      Cook Time3 Hours 20 Minutes

    See more Recipe Ideas →

    Budget Friendly Recipes

    • spaghetti aglio e olio
      Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic (Aglio e Olio)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • borracho beans in pot
      Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borracho)
      Cook Time3 Hours 15 Minutes
    • top view of asian noodle salad
      Asian Noodle Salad (Asian Pasta Salad)
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • pesto pasta
      Easy Pesto Pasta
      Cook Time20 Minutes

    See more Budget Friendly Recipes →

    Chicken Dinner Inspiration

    • lemon chicken in skillet
      Lemon Butter Chicken
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • chicken tarragon
      Chicken with Tarragon
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • chicken saltimbocca
      Chicken Saltimbocca (Chicken with Prosciutto)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Seeded Chicken Schnitzel
      Ottolenghi's Seeded Chicken Schnitzel
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • delicious blackened chicken
      The Best Blackened Chicken
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Cajun Chicken Pasta
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chicken Curry Salad in Lettuce Cups
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • closeup of the coconut chicken
      Crispy Coconut Chicken with Hot Honey Sauce
      Cook Time35 Minutes

    See more chicken recipes →

    Some More of Our Favorites

    • cheese tortellini closeup
      Cheese Tortellini with Sage Butter Sauce
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
      Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • pork bolognese
      Pork Bolognese
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • key lime tart
      Authentic Key Lime Tart
      Cook Time3 Hours 30 Minutes

    See more recipes →

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    About Keeping It Simple Blog

    My name is Melissa and I started this recipe website a few years ago to share recipes that I have been cooking for family and friends for years. 

    I love cooking with real food ingredients and love showing others that cooking with fresh food does not need to complicated or stressful.

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    Learn more about me →

    More Easy Dinner Inspiration

    • blackened tuna tacos
      Blackened Seared Tuna
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • rotisserie chicken sandwich
      Rotisserie Chicken Sandwiches
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • curry soup
      Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • tomato sauce finished
      Quick San Marzano Sauce
      Cook Time30 Minutes

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    Baking and Sweets

    We've got some really tasty and easy dessert recipes for you!

    • peach cobbler
      Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • carrot cake slice on plate
      Classic Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Italian Berry Cake with Mascarpone
      Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
    • creamy lemon bars with condensed milk
      Easy Lemon Bars
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • pumpkin cake cut into slices
      Best Pumpkin Cake- Rich and Buttery
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • apple cake
      Easy Rustic Italian Apple Cake
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • apple dumpling on plate
      Homemade Apple Dumplings with Puff Pastry
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • pear frangipane tart
      Pear Frangipane Tart with Puff Pastry
      Cook Time40 Minutes

    More Dessert Recipes→

    Save Money And Make Your Own Takeout At Home

    • vegetable-fried-rice
      Vegetable Fried Rice (without egg)
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • chinese chicken
      Chinese Chicken and Green Beans
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • seared steak closeup
      Pan Seared New York Strip Steak
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • shaped hamburger patties
      Hamburger Patty Recipe
      Cook Time10 Minutes

    Side Dishes That You Will Love

    • homemade biscuits
      Fluffy Homemade Yogurt Biscuits
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • asparagus with parmesan melted on top
      Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • italian brussels sprouts
      Roasted Italian Style Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • yukon gold mashed potatoes
      Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • potato and brussels gratin with piece cut
      Cheesy Potato and Brussels Sprouts Gratin
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • caramelized Brussels sprouts on plate
      Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • closeup of garlic green beans
      Garlic Roasted Green Beans
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • roasted cauliflower and potatoes on sheet pan
      Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes with Turmeric
      Cook Time30 Minutes

    See more Side Dish Recipes →

    Start Your Day Right

    Breakfast just got even better!

    • vanilla scones
      Easy Vanilla Scones
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • brioche french toast
      The Best Brioche French Toast
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • ricotta pancakes closeup
      Moist And Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Brussels sprouts hash on plate
      Brussels Sprouts Hash With Pancetta
      Cook Time25 Minutes

    See more Breakfast recipes→

    Look for Recipes By Category

    • beef
    • chicken recipes
    • pork
    • Healthy Recipes
    • meatless meals
    • pancetta and bacon
    • pantry meals
    • pasta recipes
    • All sweets
    • soup
    • drinks
    • side dishes

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    Master These Kitchen Basics

    Recipes That Will Improve Your Cooking Game

    • closeup of blackberry puree being poured off of spoon into a bowl
      Blackberry Puree
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • closeup of white wine garlic butter sauce
      White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce For Pasta
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • checca sauce
      Checca Sauce
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Mediterranean yellowfin tuna
      Mediterranean Grilled Tuna Steak
      Cook Time40 Minutes

    See more kitchen basics recipes→

    Drinks and Cocktails

    • grapefruit gin and tonic
      Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • pear and vodka cosmopolitan
      Spiced Pear Martini
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Aperol and soda in glass
      Aperol and Soda- A Quick Aperol Cocktail
      Cook Time2 Minutes
    • baileys martini
      Baileys and Vodka Martini
      Cook Time5 Minutes

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    Look For Recipes by Type of Cuisine

    • Italian Food Recipes
    • Asian Food
    • French Food
    • American Food
    • Spanish

    Reader Favorites Quick Meal Recipes

    • oven baked asian style meatballs
      Asian Pork Meatballs
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • juicy boneless pork chops after pan sear
      The Best Juicy Boneless Pork Chops
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • kofta-meatballs
      Kofta Meatballs
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • fajitas from leftovers
      Amazing Fajitas from leftovers
      Cook Time16 Minutes

    See more quick meal ideas→

    Latest Recipes

    • closeup of blackberry puree being poured off of spoon into a bowl
      Blackberry Puree
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • closeup of white wine garlic butter sauce
      White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce For Pasta
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • mediterranean bean salad
      Mediterranean Bean Salad
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • cherry bbq sauce
      The Best Cherry BBQ Sauce
      Cook Time20 Minutes

    We Love Pasta!

    Pasta Recipes For Every Mood

    • truffle cream sauce angle
      Pasta with Broccoli and Truffle Cream Sauce
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • pasta with pancetta
      Pasta with Pancetta and Mushrooms
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • bolognese on plate
      Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragu)
      Cook Time3 Hours 20 Minutes
    • orecchiette and broccoli
      Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
      Cook Time30 Minutes

    See more pasta recipes→

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    I am so excited you are here. My name is Melissa and I started this recipe website a few years ago to share recipes that I have been cooking for family and friends for years.

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    Our Favorite Spring Recipes

    • Mexican barbacoa
      Mexican Barbacoa
      Cook Time3 Hours 20 Minutes
    • truffle cream sauce angle
      Pasta with Broccoli and Truffle Cream Sauce
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • cooked salmon angle shot
      Sheet Pan Salmon and Vegetables
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • kale and carrot salad in bowl
      Kale, Carrot and Parmesan Salad
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • asparagus with parmesan melted on top
      Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • minestrone
      Italian Minestrone - Italian Vegetable Soup
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Italian Peas with garlic and parsley
      Italian Peas with Garlic and Parsley
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • broken noodles closeup
      Broken Noodles with Sausage, Kale and Mushrooms
      Cook Time35 Minutes

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