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This easy crockpot meatballs recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker for a delicious hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles. Ingredients Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

First had this version of Salisbury steak at an Amish church in rural Ohio. I will never forget the delicious smell of that church kitchen! After a little questioning, a kind woman gave me the recipe. Great for a plan-ahead meal. Ingredients Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

This ham and noodle casserole is one of my favorite ways to use leftover ham. It’s rich and creamy with a crunchy bread crumb topping. Always a winning dinner! Ingredients Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

An excellent crockpot potato soup for cold nights; goes very well with cornbread. Stop standing over a hot stove babysitting soup when your crock pot makes the creamiest potato soup while you do absolutely nothing. All the comfort of loaded baked potato soup without the chopping, stirring, or constant attention. Dump diced potatoes, onions, broth, … Read more

This classic Old-Fashioned Beef Chili is the ultimate hearty comfort food. It features a rich, deeply seasoned tomato broth packed with ground beef, red kidney beans, and traditional spices, simmered long and slow to let the flavors perfectly marry. 🛒 Ingredients The Old-Fashioned Spice Blend:

This 7-layer dip with meat is a great party dip because it tastes best served at room temperature. You can set it out on the table with tortilla chips and just let everyone dive in! Ingredients Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

This traditional Amish Ham Salad recipe is a classic, sweet-and-tangy spread that is perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or scooping onto crackers. It is a fantastic, budget-friendly way to use up leftover holiday ham. 🛒 Ingredients For the Amish Creamy Dressing:

My neighbor from church, Marlene, has been bringing these big crispy potato cakes to every potluck since the late 70s. I finally wore her down and she showed me how simple they really are: just potatoes, a little fat, and salt, baked up into one big golden rosti with lacy, crunchy edges. No fancy tools, … Read more

Oven-baked barbecue pork chops are a weeknight staple in many Midwestern homes, including mine. They take their cues from classic American barbecue—sweet, smoky, and a little tangy—but without the need to fire up a grill or smoker. Baking the chops in the oven keeps things straightforward and consistent, and with a good dry rub and … Read more

These oven baked 3-ingredient mayonnaise roasted potatoes are the kind of no-fuss side dish that quietly steals the show at dinner. My neighbor shared this little trick with me years ago—using mayo instead of oil—and I’ve been making them almost every week since. The mayonnaise clings to the potato chunks, helping the skins turn extra … Read more