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  • Chicken and Dumplings in a bowl on a counter next to a bread roll
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    Chicken and Dumplings

    Chicken and Dumplings This Chicken and Dumplings is a cozy, comforting classic made even easier with a few smart shortcuts. It has everything you want in a traditional bowl of chicken and dumplings. A creamy, savory broth, tender shredded chicken, and soft, pillowy dumplings. The difference is this version skips the extra steps and still…

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  • Spatchcock Chicken on plate on counter from Keep It Simple Y'all Every Day Cookbook by Matthew Bounds
    Comfort food | From the Book | Sheetpan Meal

    Spatchcock Chicken from Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day!

    Spatchcock Chicken from Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day! This Spatchcock Chicken is one of those recipes that feels impressive but is actually simple, approachable, and incredibly rewarding. Inspired by Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day, this method gives you juicy, flavorful chicken with perfectly crispy, golden skin every single time. By removing the backbone…

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  • Pot Roast in bowl with carrots, with a serving spoon resting in bowl.
    Comfort food | From the Book | One Pot Meal

    Sunday Best Pot Roast from Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day!

    Sunday Best Pot Roast from Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day! This Sunday Best Pot Roast is the kind of meal that feels timeless, comforting, and worth slowing down for. Inspired by Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day, this recipe leans into classic techniques that build deep, rich flavor from the very beginning. It is…

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  • Meatloaf on table next to Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds' cookbook book Keep It Simple Everyday
    Comfort food | From the Book

    Meatloaf from Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day!

    Meatloaf from Keep It Simple Y’all Every Day! There is something about a classic meatloaf that just feels like home. This Meatloaf from the Cookbook is everything you want in a comforting, dependable dinner. It is tender, flavorful, and perfectly moist with a savory base and a simple ketchup glaze on top. It is the…

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  • Crockpot Italian Beef and Gravy in a bowl on a table
    Comfort food | Crockpot

    Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Gravy

    Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Gravy There is something about a slow cooker meal that makes dinner feel effortless and comforting at the same time. This Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Gravy is one of those recipes that practically cooks itself while filling your kitchen with warm, savory aromas all afternoon. Tender stew meat, buttery…

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  • Crockpot pork street tacos on a plate with a side of guacamole
    Comfort food | Crockpot

    Slow Cooker Pork Street Tacos

    Slow Cooker Pork Street Tacos If you love tacos that are packed with flavor but still easy enough for a weeknight dinner, these Slow Cooker Pork Street Tacos are a perfect choice. Tender shredded pork cooks slowly in salsa verde and taco seasoning until it becomes incredibly juicy and flavorful. Then, just before serving, cream…

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  • Lemony Parmesan Chicken Orzo in a bowl and pan on the table
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Orzo

    Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Orzo If you love bright, fresh flavors but still want something comforting and hearty, this Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Orzo is the perfect dinner. Tender chicken, creamy parmesan, buttery orzo, and bright lemon all come together in one pan to create a dish that feels cozy but still light and fresh….

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  • Creamy Tarragon Mustard Pork Chops on a plate
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    Creamy Tarragon Mustard Pork Chops

    Creamy Tarragon Mustard Pork Chops This simple skillet dinner proves that you do not need a long ingredient list to create something rich, comforting, and full of flavor. These Creamy Tarragon Mustard Pork Chops come together in one pan with just a handful of pantry staples, yet the finished dish feels elegant and deeply satisfying….

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  • Wednesday Night Special in dish and on plate
    Comfort food

    Wednesday Night Special

    Wednesday Night Special Some nights call for complicated, but middle of the week Wednesday is not one of them. This Wednesday Night Special is the kind of dependable, comforting dinner you can throw together without overthinking it. Tender seasoned chicken, creamy cheddar sauce, broccoli tucked into every bite, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping baked…

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  • Chili Cheese Tortellini cooking in a bowl
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    Chili Cheese Tortellini

    Chili Cheese Tortellini If you love chili and you love cheesy pasta, this Chili Cheese Tortellini is what happens when those two comfort food favorites come together in one skillet. It is hearty, rich, a little smoky, and perfectly cheesy. You get the bold flavor of seasoned ground beef and tomato based chili sauce, but…

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  • Buffalo Chicken Tostadas on a plate
    Comfort food

    Buffalo Chicken Tostadas with Creamy Celery Slaw

    Buffalo Chicken Tostadas with Creamy Celery Slaw These Buffalo Chicken Tostadas are everything you love about buffalo chicken dip. Creamy, cheesy, tangy, and just the right amount of heat, but served up on crispy tostada shells for the ultimate crunch. The cool ranch celery slaw on top balances the bold buffalo flavor perfectly, giving you…

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  • Zesty lemon chicken and rice in baking dish
    Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    Zesty Lemon Chicken & Rice Bake

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  • Cheesy Taco Pockets on a plate
    Comfort food

    Cheesy Taco Beef Pockets

    Cheesy Taco Beef Pockets Crispy on the outside, cheesy and taco-loaded on the inside — these Cheesy Taco Beef Pockets are the kind of fun, handheld dinner that disappears fast. They’ve got seasoned beef, tender potatoes, melty Colby Jack, and bake up golden and buttery. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or when you just…

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  • Pimento Cheese & Sausage Gnocchi in a bowl
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    One Pot Pimento Cheese & Sausage Gnocchi

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  • Lasagna Gnocchi One Pot in a bowl
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    One Pot Lasagna Gnocchi

    One Pot Lasagna Gnocchi If you love lasagna but don’t love the work, this One Pot Lasagna Gnocchi is about to be your new favorite weeknight dinner. It’s saucy, cheesy, and loaded with Italian sausage flavor — but comes together in one skillet with zero layering required. The creamy ricotta topping melts right into the…

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  • Cajun’t chicken gnocchi in a skillet on a table
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food | One Pot Meal

    Cajun’t Chicken Gnocchi

    Cajun’t Chicken Gnocchi If comfort food had a little Cajun attitude, this would be it. Cajun’t Chicken Gnocchi is rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor from sundried tomatoes, parmesan, and perfectly seasoned chicken. The pillowy gnocchi soaks up every bit of that dreamy cream sauce, making it the kind of one-pan dinner that feels…

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  • Unstuffed stuffed chicken on a plate
    30 Min or Less | Comfort food

    Unstuffed Stuffed Chicken Bake

    Unstuffed Stuffed Chicken Bake This Unstuffed Stuffed Chicken Bake is the kind of comforting, no-fuss dinner that feels like home. Tender chicken bakes beneath a savory stuffing and melty cheese topping, finished under the broiler for a perfectly cozy crunch. It’s hearty, familiar, and simple — the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with…

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  • Poppyseed chicken casserole
    Comfort food

    Creamy Poppyseed Chicken Casserole

    Creamy Poppyseed Chicken Casserole This classic comfort-food casserole is creamy, cozy, and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crunch. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd. Get the Recipe ↓

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  • Chowder in bowl on table
    Comfort food

    Cajun Roasted Potato & Sweet Corn Chowder

    Cajun Roasted Potato & Sweet Corn Chowder This chowder is hearty, smoky, and full of bold Cajun flavor. Roasted baby potatoes add incredible depth, while sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a creamy broth make it pure comfort food. It’s cozy, filling, and perfect for cooler nights. Get the Recipe ↓

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Keep It Simple
Y’all: Every Day

Boost your confidence in the kitchen with 80 foolproof recipes for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, date nights, and other special occasions!
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