Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, It's officially pumpkin spice season, so this week I pulled together four recipes that cover the whole day: a quick bread for breakfast, a cornbread for supper, and two easy desserts. If you have a can of pumpkin and some warm spices in the pantry, you're most of the way there. Pumpkin Walnut Bread A moist, dense quick bread with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a good crunch from chopped walnuts. There's no rising time, and a warm slice with a little...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, I found this buttermilk pancakes recipe tucked inside a cookbook that's over 50 years old and after retesting it in my own kitchen, I can tell you it was worth the dig. One batch makes a generous 17 pancakes, tall and fluffy every time. Buttermilk Pancakes Tip: Don't overmix the batter. A few lumps are actually what gives you that light, fluffy rise. Get the Recipe More Recipes for the Breakfast Table German Pancakes Homemade Waffles...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, Fall officially starts next Tuesday, though my kitchen already switched over to soup and casserole mode a while ago. If your weeknights feel like a sprint between pickup, practice, and dinner, these seven meals are built for exactly that kind of chaos. Minimal chopping, mostly hands-off, and every one of them tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. Chili Recipe A simple, no-fuss chili you can start after work and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, So I have to tell you about this dinner I've been making on repeat: Taco Spaghetti. Taco night and spaghetti night cook together in one skillet, noodles and all, so there's just one pan to wash when dinner's done. It was a big hit with my kids, and the inspiration came from my easy sausage pasta, a recipe I make a lot for busy weeknights. I swapped in ground sausage here too. It's cheaper by the pound and brings a lot more flavor, no extra...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, August always feels like a month of transition. Summer is still hanging on, but schedules are filling up, school is starting, and suddenly we’re back to figuring out what’s for dinner on busy weeknights. This month, I shared plenty of recipes to help make that transition a little easier and I’ve gathered them all here, along with the recipe you loved most and a few of my favorite comments from you! Most Popular Recipe in August 🏆 Blueberry...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, April always seems to pick up speed once spring hits, doesn’t it? Between everything filling up the calendar, it helps to have a few dependable recipes on hand, so I pulled together the most popular ones from Cleverly Simple this month to make things a little easier. Most Popular Recipe in April 🏆 Strawberry Angel Food Cake This vintage strawberry angel food cake is a sweet no bake dessert made with just four ingredients including jello Cool...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, Homemade pie has a way of gathering people around the table, plates ready and forks waiting for that first slice. If pie baking has ever felt a little intimidating, these simple recipes and helpful tips make it easy for anyone to bake a beautiful pie from scratch. No Bake Pies Millionaire Pie This millionaire pie recipe with its rich, creamy texture and the added crunch of pecans, is a true winner as a no-bake recipe. Millionaire Pie Recipe...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, Even though the summer heat has been slow to show up here in Ohio, I know those hot days are coming! So I’ve rounded up some of my favorite frozen treats to keep on hand for when the temperatures start to rise. These recipes are perfect for cooling off—or just enjoying a sweet taste of summer. No Bake Millionaire Pie This millionaire pie recipe with its rich, creamy texture and the added crunch of pecans, is a true winner as a no-bake...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Hi Reader, With the arrival of 2025 a few days away, let’s take a moment to celebrate the best of the past year! I’m thrilled to count down the top 10 recipes of 2024 on Cleverly Simple—each one made special by you. With hundreds of recipes to choose from, these standouts earned their place not just from pageviews but from your wonderful comments and stories about making and sharing them. Your support means the world to me, and I’m so thankful for the...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life Make Ahead Christmas Cookies Hi Reader, Get a head start on your holiday baking this year with make-ahead Christmas cookies! Spacing out your baking sessions can make the season feel a little less hectic, and it ensures that homemade treats are always on hand. These are my favorite cookies to prepare ahead of time and enjoy throughout December. Make-Ahead Tips: Each of the recipes below can be baked weeks in advance. Once fully cooled, I store the...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read