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Reliable Recipes, Real Comfort

Welcome to The Measured Scoop, where comfort food meets practical cooking. I share approachable, reliable recipes that make dinnertime easier-whether you're a seasoned cook or just looking for weeknight solutions. From simple classics to new family favorites, these recipes are written with clear instructions, thoughtful tips, and flexible swaps that even picky eaters will love.

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    Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
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    Roasted Butterball Turkey Breast
  • Two cucumber finger sandwiches on a china plate.
    Traditional Cucumber Sandwiches
  • Golden cabbage fritter stacked on pink dish with cream dip.
    Easy Cabbage Fritters
  • A plate with cooked baked thin sliced chicken breast.
    Baked Thin-Sliced Chicken Breast
  • Chopped vegan salad in a clear bowl on a lace tablecloth.
    Chopped Vegan Salad
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    Salted Caramel Cheesecake Dip
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    Cheese Sauce (no flour)
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Delish Main Dish

Get ready to feed the fam dinner with these awesome main dish meals!

  • A cooked loaf of vegetable wellington.
    Vegetable Wellington
  • walnut pork tenderloin on a white plate.
    Walnut-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Sauce
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    9 Awesome Recipes That Use Fresh Herbs
  • Closeup of a cucumber ribbon salad in a bowl.
    Cucumber Ribbon Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

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Side Show

Need a little something to round out your meal? Check out one of these side dishes to complement your main attraction!

  • Crispy stuffing casserole with herbs and celery in a cast iron baking dish.
    Simple Focaccia Stuffing
  • Fried chicken covered in country gravy on a plate.
    All Purpose Country Gravy
  • A bowl of cooked broccoli covered in cheese sauce and panko.
    Broccoli with Cheddar Sauce
  • A dish of rustic mashed potatoes with a serving spoon.
    Rustic Mashed Potatoes

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Party Plates

Whether your party includes a bunch of rowdy friends or just your partner in crime, here are a few recipes to feed them all!

  • Five square potato quesadillas stacked up on a plate.
    Sheet Pan Quesadillas de Papa
  • Cajun dirty fries cooked up on a sheet pan.
    Cajun Dirty Fries
  • Baked crab and spinach dip in a dish on a table.
    Crab and Spinach Dip
  • Featured photo for jarlsberg cheese dip.
    Jarlsberg Cheese Dip

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    Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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    Asparagus and Broccoli Soup
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    Chicken Kale and Potato Soup
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    Instant Pot Ham and Beans
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    Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini
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Trending Recipes

  • Feature photo of fried chicken thighs on schmaltzy cabbage.
    Chicken Thighs on Schmaltzy Cabbage
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    Easy Cabbage Fritters
  • Sliders with cheese and meat on a plate.
    Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
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