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There is just something comforting about whipping up a recipe from our childhood. Baby Boomers’ came home after school to homemade dinners such as beef stroganoff, chicken tetrazzini, tuna noodle casserole and jello salads. Millennials need to pass these traditional recipes on!

Sloppy Joes

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Our mom’s grabbed a can of Manwich and a pound of ground beef for a quick midweek dinner. Here is an easy homemade copycat version of the classic sloppy joe sandwich.

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Sweedish Meatballs

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Learn how to make tender meatballs with abundant rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. This step-by-step recipe will teach you how to create a delicious appetizer or satisfying meatballs and creamy gravy sauce meal sure to impress your family and friends.

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Pot Roast

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Your family will say thank you when you make this delicious slow cooker recipe for tender, juicy pot roast with a mix of delicious vegetables and savory gravy. This make-ahead recipe is an easy-to-prep sirloin tip roast in a slow cooker that is perfect for a hassle-free, mouthwatering dinner.

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Pork Chops and Cream Gravy

Pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes
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This simple crock pot pork chops recipe requires only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation! With no effort, you can serve saucy crock pot pork chops that will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. 

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Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

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This from-scratch recipe for chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish your entire family will love. This American classic is full of tender rotisserie chicken (of course you can use leftover turkey), savory sauteed mushrooms, and pasta all nestled and baked in a creamy homemade mushroom sauce.

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Beef Stroganoff

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Beef stroganoff—the ultimate comfort food that’s made with simple ingredients. This one-pot recipe is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup. The noodles cook in the sauce and everything comes out super creamy and decadent because of it—plus it takes less than twenty minutes to make! 

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Tuna & Noodle Casserole 

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Nothing brings out childhood nostalgia like your mom’s tuna & noodle casserole, and this recipe is made with all the yummy ingredients you remember and love about this classic dish (and a few things you’ll be glad it doesn’t)

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Beef Bourguignon

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Beef Bourguignon is well worth the time it takes.  The beef cooked in wine for a couple of hours is one of the most savory delicious meals you can find. Don’t shy away from the multiple steps, you will love every bite. Julie Child knew what she was talking about.

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DIY Cheesy Hamburger Helper

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This homemade hamburger helper recipe, while similar to the boxed original, is about 100 times better! Instead of just ground beef added to pasta with dehydrated cheese, my version of the pasta recipe is dressed up with crispy bacon, fresh garlic, and onion, white wine, heavy cream, and 2 types of cheese.

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Classic Jello Salad

jello and fluff
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This delicious Mandarin Orange Salad is simple, easy, and quick to throw together. Just a few minutes of active time to put together this perfect dish for a holiday potluck, family gathering, or a quick dessert salad. Most importantly, it tastes great. Give this classic Jello salad a try today!

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Pasta Primavera

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20-minutes (chopping included!) is all you need to make this delicious, vegetarian halloumi pasta loaded with veggies. A light and summery dish without cream, this is a great summer dinner that lets the veggies shine.

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