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Instant Pot Short Ribs with Grandma Ruth's BBQ sauce
Finger-licking good, tender short ribs with my Great Grandma Ruth's BBQ sauce.
The Lost Art of Stress-Free Dinners: The Secrets Our Grannies Knew
Our grannies knew something we've forgotten - and it wasn't just about recipes. Discover their time-tested wisdom for simpler dinners.
Shel's Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken fried steak was my favorite meal when I was growing up.  My family has always made it with just flour and not getting into the double dipping and fancy coating with spices but you can amp it up, if that's your style.
Bowl of Chili
A quick & simple chili recipe from the Southern Living Cookbook (a gift from my great-Granny).
Tacos with Homemade Seasoning
Taco Tuesday for a fast & easy meal? Yep in my house!  I double the recipe and freeze the leftovers for a quick lunch or dinner when life "lifes".
Perfect Steak Every Time: The secret is in the flip
I fry my steaks in a pan because I learned to SEE when to flip - you can learn this too.
Great-Grandma Ruth's New England "Boiled" Dinner
Great-Grandma Ruth always made this simple and hearty dinner with a chuck roast and never corned beef. 
Take Back Your Time: Battling Decision Fatigue
Reclaim your mental energy and simplify your life. Discover practical strategies to beat decision fatigue and focus on what matters most.
Fajitas made with Sliced Sirloin
Fajitas made with Sliced Sirloin is one of my favorite ways to savor the last of the peppers and onions for the season.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
  Chuck Roast is in the Old Time Beef Share Subscription! One of my fav simple...
Instant Pot Osso Buco (Beef Shank)
Beef Shank is in the Old Time Beef Share Subscription! Beef Shank is a great alternative...
Quick & Easy Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
I LOVE cabbage rolls but who has time to mess with the blanching & rolling & stuffing?  Not me!