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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 Cozy Dinners

    • Provencal Beef Stew (French Beef Stew)
      Cook Time3 Hours 20 Minutes
    • The Best Beef Brisket
      Cook Time7 Hours 20 Minutes
    • The Best Dutch Oven Beef Stew
      Cook Time3 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Easy Authentic Pasta Carbonara
      Cook Time35 Minutes

    More Cozy Dinner Ideas →

    Some of Our Favorites

    • Pulled Pork Bowl (Pulled Pork and Sides)
      Cook Time4 Hours 45 Minutes
    • Italian Bread Pudding with Condensed Milk Sauce
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Classic Italian Pizzelle Cookies: My family recipe
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Easy One Pot Sausage Jambalaya
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Italian Baked Zucchini
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Zucchini Pancakes
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Mostly From Scratch Cuban Black Beans
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Easy Homemade Spanish Rice
      Cook Time25 Minutes

    See more easy recipe ideas →

    What To Make For Dinner Tonight

    • Skillet Sausage and Peppers
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • The Best Juicy Boneless Pork Chops
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Easy Southwest Chicken Bowl
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Saucy Gochujang Noodles with Broccolini
      Cook Time35 Minutes

    See more easy dinner ideas →

    Easy Soup Recipes

    • Italian Wedding Soup
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Vegetable Soup With Cabbage
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Pasta Fagioli (Italian White Bean Soup)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Carrot and Acorn Squash Soup with Carrot Top Pistou
      Cook Time40 Minutes

    See more Soup Recipes →

    Easy Entertaining Ideas

    • Easy Red Sangria with Aperol
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Easy Mini Cheesecake Bites
      Cook Time3 Hours
    • Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Italian Potatoes with Salsa Verde
      Cook Time30 Minutes

    See more Recipe Ideas →

    Budget Friendly Recipes

    • Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic (Aglio e Olio)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Texas Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borracho)
      Cook Time3 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Asian Noodle Salad (Asian Pasta Salad)
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Easy Pesto Pasta
      Cook Time20 Minutes

    See more Budget Friendly Recipes →

    Chicken Dinner Inspiration

    • Easy Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chicken with Tarragon
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chicken Saltimbocca (Chicken with Prosciutto)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Ottolenghi's Seeded Chicken Schnitzel
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • The Best Blackened Chicken
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Cajun Chicken Pasta
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chicken Curry Salad in Lettuce Cups
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Crispy Coconut Chicken with Hot Honey Sauce
      Cook Time35 Minutes

    See more chicken recipes →

    Some of Our Favorites

    • Browned Butter Cheese Tortellini with Balsamic Glaze
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • Pork Bolognese
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • 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 Seared Tuna
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Rotisserie Chicken Sandwiches
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Easy Marinara (San Marzano Sauce)
      Cook Time30 Minutes

    See more dinner recipes →

    Baking and Sweets

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

    • Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • Easy Classic Carrot Cake
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Italian Berry Cake with Mascarpone
      Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
    • Easy Lemon Bars
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Best Pumpkin Cake- Rich and Buttery
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • Easy Rustic Italian Apple Cake
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Homemade Apple Dumplings with Puff Pastry
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • Pear Frangipane Tart with Puff Pastry
      Cook Time40 Minutes

    More Dessert Recipes→

    Save Money And Make Your Own Takeout At Home

    • Vegetable Fried Rice (without egg)
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Chinese Chicken and Green Beans
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Pan Seared New York Strip Steak
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Chinese Pepper Steak
      Cook Time30 Minutes

    Side Dishes That You Will Love

    • Fluffy Homemade Yogurt Biscuits
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Roasted Italian Style Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Cheesy Potato and Brussels Sprouts Gratin
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Easy Turmeric Potatoes with Preserved Lemon
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes with Turmeric
      Cook Time30 Minutes

    See more Side Dish Recipes →

    Start Your Day Right

    Breakfast just got even better!

    • Easy Vanilla Cream Scones
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • The Best Brioche French Toast
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Moist And Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • 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

    More Food Recipes→

    Master These Kitchen Basics

    Recipes That Will Improve Your Cooking Game

    • Oven Baked Salmon in Cast Iron
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Easy Cheese Scones
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Simple Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli (Broccolini)
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • The Best Air Fryer Quesadillas
      Cook Time15 Minutes

    See more kitchen basics recipes→

    Drinks and Cocktails

    • St Germain, Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Spiced Pear Martini
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Aperol and Soda- A Quick Aperol Cocktail
      Cook Time2 Minutes
    • Chartreuse and Lavender Sour
      Cook Time10 Minutes

    See more drink recipes→

    Look For Recipes by Type of Cuisine

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

    Reader Favorites Quick Meal Recipes

    • Baked Asian Pork Meatballs
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • The Best Juicy Boneless Pork Chops
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • Kofta Meatballs
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Amazing Fajitas, from leftovers
      Cook Time16 Minutes

    See more quick meal ideas→

    Latest Recipes

    • The Best Queso Fundido
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • The Best Red Potato Salad
      Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
    • Green Beans and Tomatoes with Harissa
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Mexican Barbacoa
      Cook Time3 Hours 20 Minutes

    We Love Pasta!

    Pasta Recipes For Every Mood

    • Pasta with Broccoli and Truffle Cream Sauce
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Pasta with Pancetta and Mushrooms
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragu)
      Cook Time3 Hours 20 Minutes
    • 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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    Easy Winter Recipes

    • Chopped Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Pasta with Broccoli and Truffle Cream Sauce
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Sheet Pan Salmon and Vegetables
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Kale, Carrot and Parmesan Salad
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Brussels Sprouts Hash With Pancetta
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Italian Minestrone - Italian Vegetable Soup
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Spinach with Crispy Pancetta and Shallots
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Broken Noodles with Sausage, Kale and Mushrooms
      Cook Time35 Minutes

    More recipes →

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