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Simple & Elegant Family-Friendly Recipes

Comfort on Every Plate

Welcome to Powell Family Cooking! We share simple, family-tested recipes for making at home or entertaining guests.

Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Easy Thanksgiving recipes for holiday dinners and family gatherings, from classic side dishes and comforting favorites to make-ahead desserts.

  • Herb roasted turkey breast in casserole dish next to linen.
    Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
  • Sourdough stuffing dressing with sausage sage and mushrooms feature image close up in casserole dish
    Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage, Sage, and Mushrooms
  • Easy maple roasted butternut squash feature image close up of two halves bruleed
    Caramelized Butternut Squash with Maple and Brûlée Topping
  • cheesy jalapeno corn casserole easy jiffy process shot 4 baked
    Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Casserole: Easy Jiffy Recipe
  • Creamy gouda Mac and cheese feature image scooped with spoon resting
    Creamy Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe
  • Bacon wrapped green bean bundles on a serving platter.
    Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles with Brown Sugar
  • Raspberry cranberry jello salad in three decorative glass bowls with a linen.
    Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad (Holiday Recipe)
  • Clean cut pecan pie bars on wire rack with scattered pecan bits.
    Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust
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Popular Recipes

Our most-loved recipes, tested in our kitchen and made again and again by readers.

  • Two french dip sandwiches with a bowl of au jus gravy in a plastic basket with parchment.
    Dutch Oven French Dip with Au Jus
  • Cast iron cornbread sliced in a skillet with a pat of butter on top.
    Cast Iron Cornbread Recipe
  • Southern goulash with beef and tomato feature image close up in black bowl
    Southern Goulash
  • Spicy Firecrackers Oyster Crackers in a decorative blue bowl in front of a window.
    Spicy Firecracker Oyster Crackers (Easy Alabama Firecrackers)
  • Bacon and Green Beans on a plate.
    Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans
  • Crispy caramelized sweet potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Caramelized Sweet Potatoes
  • low and slow oven baked ribs foil method feature image cooked rib rack with caramelized sauce
    Low and Slow Oven Baked Ribs: Foil Method
  • butter beans recipe feature image close up plated
    Southern Butter Beans Recipe

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Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals: 30 Minutes or Less

Looking for something delicious and fast? Our quick and easy dinners are perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Garlic ginger ramen in a black bowl with sesame garnish and hard boiled eggs.
    Garlic Ginger Ramen with Eggs
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Creamy blackened shrimp pasta with garnish in a white bowl plated next to linen and wooden box.
    Blackened Shrimp Pasta (Creamy Cajun Skillet Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • An elegant plate full of snow crab legs, lemon wedges, parsley, and garlic butter.
    How to Cook Snow Crab Legs in the Oven (Garlic Butter)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A feature image of the scallop recipe with the linguine being twirled around a fork.
    Bay Scallop Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce (30-Minute Linguine)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
See more Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals →

Soup Recipes

Cozy, hearty soups and stews to warm you up all winter long.

  • garbanzo bean soup recipe with chorizo feature image close up
    Cuban Garbanzo Bean Soup with Chorizo
  • Homemade southern style chicken and dumplings recipe process shot 4. Making the gravy.
    Homemade Southern Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
  • Close up bowl of seafood gumbo with crab claws and shrimp
    Best Shrimp and Crab Gumbo Recipe
  • Italian white bean soup with guanciale in a bowl.
    Italian White Bean Soup with Guanciale
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Welcome! I'm a teacher and food blogger, passionate about creating simple and reliable recipes. Every recipe on this site was made and tested in my home. ❤️

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Seafood Recipes

Seafood lovers, this one's for you. Easy shrimp, crab, and fish recipes for holidays and weeknights.

  • Hot baked crab dip with cream cheese in a small ceramic dish plated near Ritz crackers and green onion.
    Baked Hot Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
  • Baked shrimp scampi in a casserole dish with curly parsley on top.
    Easy Shrimp Scampi Bake with Garlic Butter
  • easy lemon garlic baked halibut recipe feature image close up cooked with crispy topping on a bed of lemon
    Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Halibut Recipe
  • Bacon wrapped salmon bites feature image with dipping sauce.
    Salmon Bites Recipe with Bacon and Maple Bourbon Glaze
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Recent Recipes

Hot off the Press! Discover Our Latest Recipes.

  • Scooping pumpkin baked oatmeal with brown sugar streusel in a casserole dish.
    Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Brown Sugar Streusel
  • A platter with a glass bowl of cold artichoke dip surrounded by warm pita wedges.
    Cold Artichoke Dip
  • A tray of mini cannoli cups garnished with mini chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and crushed pistachio.
    Mini Cannoli Cups with Phyllo Shells
  • Three garnished arancini plated in a wide shallow bowl with marinara sauce.
    Arancini with Leftover Risotto (Crispy Risotto Balls)

Recently Updated

New and Improved versions of our tried and true recipes.

  • Skillet ravioli with spinach and a wooden spoon near parmesan and linen.
    Skillet Ravioli with Spinach and Sundried Tomato Pesto
  • Chili cheese hot dogs on a cutting board with the toppings.
    Chili Cheese Dogs Recipe
  • Fajita seasoning spice mix arranged on a plate to show color variation.
    How to Make Fajita Seasoning
  • A casserole dish filled with rice and chicken.
    Old Fashioned Southern Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Herb roasted turkey breast in casserole dish next to linen.
    Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
  • Sourdough stuffing dressing with sausage sage and mushrooms feature image close up in casserole dish
    Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage, Sage, and Mushrooms
  • Easy maple roasted butternut squash feature image close up of two halves bruleed
    Caramelized Butternut Squash with Maple and Brûlée Topping
  • cheesy jalapeno corn casserole easy jiffy process shot 4 baked
    Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Casserole: Easy Jiffy Recipe
  • Creamy gouda Mac and cheese feature image scooped with spoon resting
    Creamy Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe
  • Bacon wrapped green bean bundles on a serving platter.
    Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles with Brown Sugar
See more Thanksgiving →

Popular Recipes

  • butter beans recipe feature image close up plated
    Southern Butter Beans Recipe
  • low and slow oven baked ribs foil method feature image cooked rib rack with caramelized sauce
    Low and Slow Oven Baked Ribs: Foil Method
  • Bacon and Green Beans on a plate.
    Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans
  • Slow cooker chuck roast with tender vegetables and gravy close up in bowl feature image
    Slow Cooker Chuck Roast with Vegetables and Gravy
  • chicken saltimbocca feature image
    Authentic Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe
  • Instant Pot Ham and Beans Feature Image
    Instant Pot Ham and Beans Recipe

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