Mom's Best Recipes
Instant Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Spaghetti

Weeknight Instant Pot spaghetti with ground beef or turkey cooked right in the sauce. Learn the timing and liquid ratio that keeps noodles tender, not soggy, plus a meatless variation.

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Instant Pot Lasagna

Instant Pot Lasagna

Cozy, cheesy Instant Pot lasagna with ricotta and mozzarella, made with no-boil noodles. Get exact pan sizing, pressure timings, release tips, and make-ahead assembly.

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Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

A cozy, old school split pea soup made the best way: simmered with a ham bone until thick, smoky, and loaded with flavor. Skimming, ham bone prep, and meal prep tips included.

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Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Juicy, shred-ready pulled pork in the Instant Pot with a quick spice rub, smart shredding tips, and an optional broiler blast for crisp edges. Great for sandwiches, tacos, and bowls.

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Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake

Sourdough Discard Coffee Cake

A cozy, tender coffee cake that uses sourdough discard for extra flavor, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and an easy glaze if you want it.

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Sourdough Discard Granola

Sourdough Discard Granola

A cozy, crunchy way to use unfed starter. This sourdough discard granola bakes into big clusters with oats, nuts, warm spices, and maple or honey.

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How to Roast Vegetables

How to Roast Vegetables

A simple, reliable guide to roasting mixed vegetables on a sheet pan with the right oil and seasoning ratios, spacing for browning, doneness cues, and make-ahead storage tips.

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Cherry Dump Cake

Cherry Dump Cake

Cherry pie filling + yellow cake mix + butter = the easiest crowd-pleaser. Bake until bubbly with golden, crisp edges. Optional almond extract and pineapple swirl included.

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Easy Homemade Hummus

Easy Homemade Hummus

Smooth, flavorful hummus in minutes. Learn the simple tricks that make it extra creamy, plus storage tips and easy variations.

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Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce

Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce

A quick, kid friendly tartar sauce that tastes like the good stuff from a seafood spot. Ready in 5 minutes with mayo, pickles, lemon, and a few smart add-ins.

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Hummingbird Sugar Water

Hummingbird Sugar Water

An easy, reliable hummingbird nectar recipe using plain white sugar and water. Plus feeder tips, storage, and common questions answered.

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Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast

An easy, weeknight-friendly Mississippi Pot Roast made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncinis. Fall-apart tender with a tangy, savory gravy.

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Easy Spanish Rice

Easy Spanish Rice

A simple, reliable Spanish rice that tastes like your favorite restaurant version. Toast the rice, simmer with tomatoes and broth, and dinner suddenly has a plan.

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How To Make Lemonade

How To Make Lemonade

A simple, reliable homemade lemonade recipe with the right sweet-tart balance, plus tips for using bottled juice, making it less sweet, and storing leftovers.

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Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

A no-fuss hummingbird nectar recipe that is safe for birds and easy for busy households. Includes storage, cleaning tips, and common questions.

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Creamy Classic Coleslaw

Creamy Classic Coleslaw

Crisp cabbage, a tangy-sweet dressing, and a few smart tricks for coleslaw that helps stay crunchy. Make it ahead, serve it everywhere.

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Cozy Beef Stew

Cozy Beef Stew

A reliable, family-style beef stew with melt-in-your-mouth beef, potatoes, carrots, and a deeply flavorful broth. Includes make-ahead tips, storage, and easy swaps.

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Best Classic Meatloaf

Best Classic Meatloaf

A reliable, juicy meatloaf with crisp edges and a sticky ketchup glaze. Easy pantry ingredients, freezer friendly, and perfect for leftovers.

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Easy Classic Meatloaf

Easy Classic Meatloaf

A reliable, cozy meatloaf with a glossy ketchup glaze and super simple prep. Perfect for weeknights and even better as leftovers.

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Classic Tiramisu Recipe

Classic Tiramisu Recipe

A cozy, crowd-pleasing tiramisu with mascarpone cream, espresso-dipped ladyfingers, and cocoa on top. Simple steps, make-ahead friendly, and reliably sliceable.

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