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Eating can be like time travel. The moment you taste a familiar food you can be instantly pulled back to a different time and place in your life.

Smiles From Scratch Recipes

Leek and Zucchini Quiche

This Leek and Zucchini Quiche is amazing! It hits like comfort food, but is full of the vegetables and protein you need. Seriously… A-MA-ZING!!

chocolate muffins in a basket

Quick Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Ready for maybe the fastest and smoothest Chocolate Zucchini Muffin ever? This is it. The batter comes together in less than 10 minutes so they’re great for busy moms and the kiddos will love them!

vanilla scones

Simple Vanilla Scones

These mildly sweet, simple vanilla scones are elegant enough for afternoon tea or a ladies’ luncheon, but quick enough for a school-day breakfast. You need this in your recipe box!

sugar cube hearts

Sugar Hearts (Sugar Cubes)

These little heart shaped sugar cubes are the sweetest addition to any tea party. With just two ingredients, they couldn’t be easier to make. What an extra-special touch for your next cup of tea!

Valentines cereal bars

Valentine Cereal Bars

If you find yourself in need of a very quick treat for Valentine’s Day, these Valentine Cereal Bars take only a few ingredients and minutes to make. And bonus… they’re really a crowd pleaser!

steaks in a pan over an open fire

How to Cook Steak Over an Open Fire

Great food and an evening outdoors. It is surprisingly easy to cook steak over an open fire, and well worth the effort. If you’ve never done it before, let me tell you, it’s perfect family activity as the weather starts to cool. And it’s not as tricky as it may seem!

roasted vegetable tart

Roasted Summer Vegetable Tart

Highlight your summer harvest with this amazing Roasted Summer Vegetable Tart. It’s full of delicious vegetables, vibrant herbs, and nutrient dense eggs. Perfect for any meal of the day. A recipe you didn’t know you needed!

hot chocolate in a cup

Quick Hot Chocolate

This quick hot chocolate is a perfect treat on a cold day! It’s a favorite weekday goodie for my kiddos. I hope yours will enjoy it too. It comes together in less than 10 minutes and I think my babies drink it even faster!

thanksgiving leftover sandwich

What to do with your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Does anyone else make a second turkey so you can be sure to have leftovers? Just me? I LOVE having Thanksgiving leftovers, but I don’t really want to eat the traditional Thanksgiving meal for a full week after the holiday. If your stuck on what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers, let me share some…

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bowl of risotto

Turkey and Mushroom Risotto

Turkey and Mushroom Risotto is a fancier way to use some leftover turkey. It is creamy and robust and simply decadent! Our family enjoys this meal through the colder months, but my favorite time to make it is on the Sunday after Thanksgiving… when the house is decorated for Christmas, the guests have mostly gone…

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pavo enchilada on a plate with a salad

Pavo Enchiladas

Unlike most of my recipes, this one isn’t made from scratch. But it IS a crowd-pleaser! Perfect for lingering Thanksgiving house guests, ladies’ luncheons, or a weeknight meal. Everyone loves these pavo enchiladas!

ladeling broth into a pot for gravy

Classic Turkey Gravy

This classic turkey gravy is the only gravy recipe you’ll need. It is perfect for Thanksgiving, but can be easily adapted for any other type of meat or even to be vegetarian!

adding herbs to turkey stock

Turkey Stock for Thanksgiving Day

Let this no-waste Thanksgiving day turkey stock simmer while your turkey is in the oven. You’ll definitely want to have this on hand for the big day. It is so flavorful and you have to love a good no waste recipe!

simple thanksgiving turkey

Perfectly Simple Thanksgiving Turkey

This perfectly simple Thanksgiving turkey recipe will give you a delightful result every time. Great for a novice or an experienced cook.

thanksgiving stuffing

Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing

My favorite Thanksgiving stuffing, is a traditional one! This simple recipe is easy to make and is sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia.

aples and parsnips peeled in a pot

Velvety Apple and Parsnip Puree

This velvety apple and parsnip puree is a nod to the more traditional apple sauce that may belong on your Thanksgiving table, but with a more luxurious texture and depth of flavor. I think you’re going to love it!

making cranberry sauce

Homemade Cranberry and Orange Sauce

This is the perfect cranberry sauce for your holiday table. The tart flavor of the cranberries balance beautifully with the sweetness from the sugar and you’ll love the bright taste of citrus that enhances the dish. It’ll definitely add some extra holiday cheer into your turkey dinner.

disks of pie crust

All Butter Pie Crust

When making a pie or a tart, there is nothing better than the flaky rich flavor of an all butter crust. Perfect whether the filling is sweet or savory.

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Meet Ilene

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Hello! I’m Ilene.  I’m a wife, a Mama of 4,  and a homemaker at heart.  Come along as we create lasting memories from life’s simple moments. Learn more about me here.

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