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Easy Recipes for Busy Families

Quick, practical recipes for real home cooking. With clear steps and helpful photos, you can get affordable, delicious meals on the table with confidence.

Father's Day

  • grilled bbq pork ribs.
    Barbecued Traeger Pork Ribs
  • A hand holding a faceted glass filled with an orange-brown drink and several ice cubes, with another similar glass blurred in the background on a marble surface.
    Jim Beam Old Fashioned Cocktail
  • A plate with a grilled Denver steak, sliced to show a pink center, a green salad with grape tomatoes and creamy dressing, and a square piece of cornbread. A fork and knife are beside the plate.
    Quick Denver Skillet Steaks
  • Sliced cooked beef roast with a peppery crust, arranged on a wooden cutting board. The meat is juicy with a pink center and seasoned outer layer.
    Oven Roasted Tri-Tip
  • A glass of dark soda with ice and a lime wheel garnish, sitting on a wooden coaster. A bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey and a basket of limes are in the background. Lime wedges are on the surface nearby.
    Jack Daniels and Coke
  • A hand holds a glass of light golden drink on a wooden coaster, with another similar glass and a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey in the background.
    Classic Boiler Maker Drink
  • air fried country pork ribs with barbecue sauce.
    Air Fryer Country Style Ribs
  • basting brush with gold bbq sauce near a rack of barbecue basted chicken drumsticks.
    Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
See more Father's Day →

Easy Dinners

From quick skillet meals to comforting casseroles and family-friendly favorites, these easy dinner ideas help you get supper on the table without overthinking it.

  • close up of eggplant Parmesan.
    Baked Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
  • teriyaki salmon steaks garnished with sesame seeds and thai basil leaves.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
  • Longhorn salmon with maple glaze served with rice pilaf and Brussels sprouts.
    Copycat Longhorn Salmon Recipe
  • pan grilled pork steak in oil with herbs and garlic in a cut in the frying pan.
    Pan Seared Boneless Pork Chops
See more Dinner →

Budget Meals

Stretch your grocery budget with hearty, practical meals that still taste like real dinner. These budget-friendly recipes are built for busy weeknights and hungry families.

  • bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo with cornbread nearby.
    Dutch Oven Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
  • spoon with creamy sauce and a parsley garnished meatball.
    Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs
  • Homemade Tuna Noodle Kugel with Peas and Egg Noodles.
    Tuna Noodle Kugel
  • Close-up of a cheesy broccoli and chicken casserole in a white ramekin, with melted cheese on top and slight browning around the edges. A fork and napkin are visible beside the dish.
    Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Casserole
See more Budget Meals →

Newest Recipes

Browse the newest recipes just added to the site.

  • Baked zucchini half on a white plate, topped with tomatoes and crumbled feta with fresh parsley.
    Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Feta
  • Roasted spatchcock chicken with garlic, herbs, and charred lemon on a tray, surrounded by salt, peppercorns, herbs, and wine.
    How To Spatchcock A Chicken
  • Bowl of spiral pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and light dressing.
    Greek Pasta Salad
  • Middle Eastern three bean salad tossed with lemon cumin dressing and fresh parsley.
    Middle Eastern Three Bean Salad

Cooking By Method

Find easy recipes for the Instant Pot, air fryer, and slow cooker, plus a handy Crockpot to Instant Pot Conversion for adapting old favorites.

  • A stainless steel Instant Pot electric pressure cooker sits on a marble surface. Its digital control panel and black lid are visible, offering various cooking options for preparing quick and easy meals at the touch of a button.
    Instant Pot
  • A whole roasted chicken with herbs, vegetables, and corn sits inside an open white air fryer on a wooden table—perfect for quick and easy meals—with lemon slices, tongs, and plates nearby.
    Air Fryer
  • A slow cooker sits on a countertop surrounded by a glass of red wine, raw beef, carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, garlic, black peppercorns, and paprika—perfect ingredients for quick and easy meals ready for meal preparation.
    Slow Cooker

Southern Favorites

From classic comfort dishes to Sunday supper favorites, these Southern recipes are full of flavor and made to be shared.

  • cut square of coconut pecan topped tornado cake.
    Texas Tornado Cake (Do Nothing Cake)
  • A blue plate filled with golden, crispy fried green tomatoes slices.
    Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
  • fluffy Crisco biscuits on a plate.
    Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Golden, fluffy cheddar biscuits with flecks of herbs are piled in a white cloth-lined basket.
    Cheddar Drop Biscuits
See more Southern (USA) →

Soul Warming Soups

From creamy classics to hearty, brothy favorites, these soup recipes are made for comfort and everyday meals.

  • bowl of Kapusniak, Polish cabbage soup.
    Kapusniak (Polish Cabbage Soup)
  • bowl of cuban chicken soup with bread and cilantro nearby.
    Cuban Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo Cubano)
  • creamy wild rice soup garnished with rosemary.
    Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  • A bowl of chicken corn soup with carrots, egg noodles, and parsley, served with a spoon on a white plate beside a red and white checkered napkin. Corn adds sweetness to this comforting classic.
    Chicken Corn Soup
See more Soups and Stews →

Pantry Staples

Stock your kitchen with homemade staples like sauces, mixes, and everyday basics that make cooking easier.

  • A bowl of lactose free yogurt topped with granola and fresh berries.
    How To Make Lactose Free Yogurt
  • Two glass cups filled with yogurt, granola, banana slices, and nuts. A hand is drizzling honey from a spoon over the top.
    How to Make Homemade Yogurt (Easy Yogurt Maker Method)
  • A bowl filled with freshly make homemade Greek yogurt, with a spoon on top of the mixture.
    How to Make Greek Yogurt
  • Jamaican jerk in a bail jar for storage.
    Homemade Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
See more Pantry Staples →

Breads and Rolls

From soft sandwich loaves to easy dinner rolls, these bread recipes are made for everyday baking and real kitchens.

  • golden brown bread machine cheese bread in the baking pan.
    Bread Machine Cheese Bread with Bacon
  • A round Moroccan semolina bread with a golden crust and sesame seeds on top sits on a wooden surface. A wedge-shaped piece has been cut out, revealing the soft, fluffy interior.
    Italian style Semolina Bread
  • A loaf of bread machine oatmeal bread sits on a wooden cutting board, partly sliced with three pieces laid in front. A bread knife is beside the board, and a bread machine is visible in the background.
    Bread Machine Oatmeal Bread
  • A golden-brown bagel topped with sesame seeds sits on a black wire cooling rack. The bagel has a shiny surface and a slightly raised, rounded shape.
    Authentic Deli style Sesame Bagels
See more Yeast Breads →

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Cookie Recipes

Cookie recipes that will have your family raving.

  • A white plate holds heart-shaped cut out shortbread cookies, some pink and some plain, all with chocolate chips. The plate is set on a white surface with a red cloth visible in the background.
    Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
  • plate of red velvet crinkle cookies.
    Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
  • stack of date cookies on a plate.
    Soft and Chewy Date Cookies
  • crumble style swirled pumpkin spice cookies.
    Crumbl Style Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Easy Appetizers

For any gathering, from a Tapas Night to kid-friendly finger foods, our selection of appetizers makes entertaining a breeze.

  • white rectangle serving platter with stack of fried lumpia rolls & dipping sauce
    Fresh Vegetable Lumpia
  • serving of sweet potato casserole on a plate.
    Baked Brie with Cranberries
  • A close-up of roasted parsnips and carrots in a blue dish, garnished with a fresh sprig of rosemary. A white and orange checkered cloth is partially visible in the background.
    Oven Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
  • A bowl of whipped feta dip topped with chopped herbs, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. A pita chip is being dipped in. A lemon slice and fresh parsley are nearby.
    Whipped Feta Dip
See more Appetizers →
Author photo for Kelly Bloom

Hi, I'm Kelly

I enjoy creating deliciously seasoned, easy everyday recipes that you can get on the table after a busy day. You'll find no-fuss classics to my own flavor fusion creations inspired from my travels.

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Kelly Bloom, Smells Like Delish

Hi, I'm Kelly!

I create recipes that you can get on the table even when you’re tired and in a hurry. From breakfast to dinner, appetizers to desserts you'll find delicious recipes that are easy for busy people to make.

More about me →

Father's Day

  • white platter of bbq boneless pork ribs with asparagus on white plate.
    Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs
  • sliced, grilled chicken breasts on a plate.
    Traeger Smoked Chicken Breasts
  • slices of smoked brisket on a cutting board.
    Best Ever Smoked Brisket Flat
  • Smoked ears of corn garnished with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese.
    Traeger Corn On The Cob
See more Father's Day →

All Recipes

  • pile of hersheys cocoa brownies on a plate.
    Hershey's Fudgy One-Bowl Brownies
  • del frisco's butter cake with ice cream, caramel sauce, and whip cream.
    Del Frisco’s Butter Cake Recipe (Copycat)
  • pumpkin pie without evaporated milk with whipped cream and cinnamon on top.
    Pumpkin Pie without Evaporated Milk
  • blind baked marie callender style single pie crust.
    Marie Callender's Pie Crust Recipe
See more All Recipes →

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