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For whatever reason, I usually make enough pie dough for two crusts but only ever end up making a single crust pie. This means that I always, always have leftover pie dough even though I have no idea what to…

Pea Salad isn’t something that you see all that often at potlucks and picnics anymore. Pasta and potato salads seem to be the more ubiquitous choices, and while those are definitely classics, there should be room for pea salad on…

Remember Chicken Gloria? It’s pretty much the quintessential vintage creamy chicken and mushroom casserole. It’s a Betty Crocker recipe that’s decades old, so you might remember your mom or even your grandma making it. The chicken bakes in a creamy…

Salisbury Steak is well-loved, clearly. And what’s not to love? It’s delicious. But that’s not all that it has going for it – it also has a long-standing tradition as a hearty dish that’s economical too. So why change it…

Of all the sweet flavor combination out there, chocolate and caramel might be one of our favorites. From Twix candy bars to ice cream to cakes and cookies, it’s hard to go wrong with this classic pairing. So when we…

Sheet pan dinners. Basically the Hail Mary for any busy weeknight, sheet pan dinners are a combination of ingredients that create a full meal and cook together at the same time. If you can get all the prep work done,…

If you’re looking for a hearty meal that will stick to your bones, it doesn’t get more classic than meat and potatoes. There are lots of ways to serve up these dinnertime staples. Meatloaf and potatoes, cheesy hamburger potato casserole,…

When you walk into a party and you see a tiny crockpot set out with a little jar of toothpicks next to it, you know you’re in for a good time. Why? Well, that likely means that there are saucy…

Among the many classic desserts out there, custards are one of the most pleasing. They’re easy to eat and have a richness that no pudding can touch thanks to a generous amount of eggs in the mix. Not surprisingly this…

Gravy. The mere mention of the word can make folks start to salivate. So many of our favorite comfort foods end with a healthy serving of a savory gravy, like juicy steaks or fluffy mashed potatoes. Can you even imagine…