Welcome to my blog!
I’m Glenda Embree and I’m so glad you stopped by! I hope you’ll find some favorite recipes for your family while you’re here. I’m the Southeast Nebraska writer, home-cook, and photographer behind the Glenda Embree blog. I believe cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated. I believe YOU can definitely do it. I’m excited to help you make homemade easy!
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What’s For Dinner?
That dreaded 5:00 question. When you’re trying to come up with easy dinner ideas on busy weeknights, I can help. Let these recipe categories filled with delicious and easy homemade dinner recipes inspire you.
I want to help you get dinner on the table tonight. However, I also want to help you plan a crowd-pleasing dinner for any night, whether you prefer to use a slow cooker, air fryer, oven, or stovetop. There are many popular recipes to choose from.
Homemade Easy Recipes
Cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated. On this blog, you’ll learn to create delicious homemade food your family will get excited about. You’ll find tips for saving time and money in the kitchen, and I’ll show you everything you need to know to make homemade easy. You can definitely do it!
Plus, I can help you with all the basics. If you’re new to cooking, my detailed instructions and picture tutorials will be a huge help in preparing scrumptious family recipes. Options for beginners are plentiful, and I’ll walk you through every step.
You’ll find information about the tools and ingredients I use in my own kitchen, along with suggestions on where to purchase them. I will even offer suggestions for substitutions if you need to work with what you have.
Gluten Free Dishes
Gluten-free recipes show up frequently here, so if you need some tips and ideas, be sure to check out that category, too. You’ll find a few vegetarian recipes and some dairy-free options as well.
We have family members who need to follow gluten-free diets, so I understand what it means to cook delicious food that includes them in our get-together menus. You’ll find tips, tricks and ingredient recommendations to help you out.
Some of Our Favorite Family Recipes
Whether you’re looking for a healthy dinner, comfort food, easy dinner recipes for a crowd or even some delicious Jalapeno Chicken and Corn Chowder, I’ll be here to help you through it.
You’re going to be famous for your cooking and baking skills! Family and friends will be asking your advice about cooking and baking. And your delicious dishes will be the most requested. Here are some of our favorite easy dinner ideas.
- Mashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts ….. a great meal prep recipe
- Homemade Gyro Meat
- Slow Cooker Refried Beans
- 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Ham
- Marinara Homemade Sauce
- Homemade Egg Noodles
- Baked Spaghetti
- Ground Beef is a staple of quick and easy weeknight dinners like Beef Enchilada Casserole, Sloppy Joes, Baked Bean Casserole and my Best Meatballs.
- Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Gyro Pizza with fresh tomatoes, red onion, red pepper hummus and Feta Cheese
- Best Sweet Potatoes Casserole
- 5-Minute Stir Fry Sauce
- Easy Chicken Parmesan ….. chicken, marinara sauce and Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese Yum!
- Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Homemade Italian Sausage ….. get it here
- Pineapple Chicken Rice Bowls with quick cooking brown rice
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas ….. made with leftover chicken, a simple creamy sauce & cheese in only minutes
- Taco Tuesday is always covered with my one Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas or Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
- 10-Minute Mexican Rice – it makes the best leftover rice for taco and burrito bowls, too
- Crispy Sweet Potato Fries from the oven
- 5-Minute Sweet Chili Sauce
- Easy Meatloaf Recipe
A Reason for It All
For me, cooking and baking is all about the people we love, connections and making memories.
I want to give them my best when I cook for them. I want to laugh, make connections and make memories when I cook with them.
And, I want to make those same connections and memories when I enjoy delicious meals around the table with them.
Easy recipes that can be prepared quickly are a significant part of what I’m doing here. I hope you’ll find many that will serve you well.
I’m thrilled you’re here, and I want you to be successful with the recipes you try. Never hesitate to contact me on social media or to send an email ( [email protected] ) with questions I may be able to help with!
Be blessed, my friend. Let’s cook!