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By Dena Norton, MS, RD · July 3, 2021 · 72 Comments

Easy Pulled Pork (Oven or Crock Pot) + the Best BBQ Sauce Ever

Easy pulled pork for busy weeknights. Great alone, over baked potatoes, or on sandwiches! Oven & crock pot instructions, + the best BBQ sauce recipe ever! Works well with beef too! The first time I ate pulled pork was when a dear friend made it for us after our first baby was born.  I … [Read more...] about Easy Pulled Pork (Oven or Crock Pot) + the Best BBQ Sauce Ever

Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Sandwiches,  Slow Cooker bbq,  Comfort Food,  Easy,  Pork,  Sandwiches,  southern

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · March 12, 2021 · 72 Comments

The Best French Onion Soup

The Best French Onion Soup. The most delicious and flavor packed french onion soup that's super easy to make and topped with a slice of baguette and gruyere cheese for dunking. Simple and easy comfort food perfect for chilly days. Early on in marriage I learned that French Onion Soup was my … [Read more...] about The Best French Onion Soup

Comfort Food,  Recipes,  Soup Comfort Food,  Dinner,  french onion,  main course

An overhead shot of chicken noodle soup in a white bowl with a spoon

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 3, 2019 · Updated August 6, 2021 · 76 Comments

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe

Easy, comforting Chicken Noodle Soup with tips for grain/gluten free versions, and slow cooker instructions if you prefer that. Plus, a recipe for delicious homemade chicken broth in the Crock Pot! This soup is pure comfort food and the perfect way to warm up and get cozy during the colder … [Read more...] about Classic Chicken Noodle Soup & Easy Homemade Broth Recipe

Comfort Food,  Dairy Free,  Gut Health,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker,  Soup allergy friendly,  bone broth,  Broth,  Chicken,  chicken noodle,  Comfort Food,  Easy,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Pasta,  Winter

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 23, 2019 · Updated October 30, 2020 · 46 Comments

Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

My family's favorite Real Texas Chili recipe made with ground beef, beans, and adjustable chili spices. Perfect with homemade cornbread! (with slow cooker and Instant Pot options too) There's nothing like a steaming bowl of chili and a piece of from-scratch cornbread to warm you on a cold day. … [Read more...] about Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

Comfort Food,  Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker,  Soup chili,  Comfort Food,  Soup,  texas,  Winter

overhead view of cottage pie in pan and one serving on plate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 10, 2018 · Updated August 25, 2019 · 13 Comments

Classic Cottage Pie

Classic Cottage Pie - this simple English comfort food is one of my all time favorite meals and is a serious crowd pleaser - I get asked for the recipe every time I serve it! It can be made ahead and tastes amazing left over! (Gluten free/grain free option) Do you have those few special … [Read more...] about Classic Cottage Pie

Dinner,  Recipes beef,  Comfort Food,  potatoes,  shepherd's pie

Whole wheat drop biscuits in a bowl

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 7, 2015 · Updated October 22, 2020 · 11 Comments

Easy Whole Wheat Drop Biscuits

Old fashioned homemade drop biscuits ready in only 20 minutes! Whole grain and refined sugar free these biscuits couldn't be easier to make and taste delicious! This post is brought to you courtesy of the bitter cold front hitting the country this week. Here in South Texas, we get pretty … [Read more...] about Easy Whole Wheat Drop Biscuits

Breakfast,  Comfort Food,  Recipes biscuits,  Bread,  Comfort Food,  Honey,  Soup,  whole grain

Italian Meatballs with Spinach and Mushrooms | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · October 9, 2014 · Updated December 27, 2020 · 12 Comments

Classic Italian Meatballs with Spinach and Mushrooms

We're talking pasta this week - and not just any pasta. Real pasta - authentic, al dente, Italian pasta.  Italian Meatballs Millions of people claim to know how to make "perfect Italian meatballs" - 6.8 million, according to Google. Well, call me number 6.8 million-and-1 because, I'm … [Read more...] about Classic Italian Meatballs with Spinach and Mushrooms

Comfort Food,  Recipes Comfort Food,  Easy,  Healthy,  Italian,  Kids,  Pasta,  Sausage


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