I'm Taking Notes From Grandpa & Eating What I Want, When I Want

Quick: Name one thing better than creamy, buttery, steamy, perfect mashed potatoes! See? You can't! So, don't let your granpa suffer through the instant kind. Grab your favorite spuds, a large pot, a masher, and tell him to get ready for comfort in a bowl.

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When it comes to stick-to-your-ribs comfort food, it’s difficult to beat tender, flavorful pot roast. The shredded beef meal comes complete with tender potatoes and carrots and a sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything.

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If your grandpa can't get enough of the fudgy, cream-filled cupcakes, then this sheet cake will be his new favorite dessert. Taking inspiration from the classic Hostess dessert, this sheet cake delivers on all the same flavors in an easy, shareable form.

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For tips on perfecting classic chicken and dumplings, the recipe developer called her mom, who ended up handing over her grandma's recipe. This comfort food is as hand-me-down as it comes, and we're sure one spoonful will instantly make you (and maybe your grandpa too!) think of your childhood.

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This Jell-O cake a delicious and easy dessert that was all the rage at potlucks and parties in the '70s and '80s, and we're bringing it back. It doesn’t take much to make, either—just a boxed cake mix, strawberry-flavored gelatin, and a whipped cream topping—so even old folks can whip it up.

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Craving some summer sweetness? Whip up a Bisquick peach cobbler. Made with just six simple pantry staples and a single mixing bowl, this light summery dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat.

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The epitome of a classic, reliable dinner, meatloaf can be many things to different people. For some, it's a dependable weeknight dinner; for others, a nostalgic comfort food. Whatever it is for you, one thing is for sure: Your go-to recipe should be simple and dependable but also packed with flavor. This is that recipe.

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This chocolate cake is rich, extra-fudgy, and topped with plenty of toasty pecans. It's a classic dessert for very good reason: it was made for chocolate lovers, and ready in under an hour.

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Looking for a comforting yet innovative dish to impress your grandparents and family, without too much work on your part? This easy-to-make casserole takes frozen potato pierogi to the next level with layers of spinach, sausage, and cheese that will leave everyone craving more.

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We love fried rice, but a delicious rice pudding may be a great new contender for best use of leftover rice. It’s warming, stick-to-your-ribs comfort that isn't easily replicated in the dessert world. This recipe is pretty classic, with a one ingredient upgrade that'll delight your sweets-loving grandpa (hint: it's ice cream!).

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Based on the traditional lasagna alla Bolognese from the Emilia-Romagna province in Italy, we grabbed what we loved most about the timeless, classic recipe and simplified it to make it grandparent-friendly. This lasagna can be eaten for any occasion—family Sunday dinner, lunch with friends, or cold straight from the fridge after a night out (it makes great leftovers).

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In this Oreo-obsessed world, Nutter Butters are often overlooked, but now these cookie bars are bringing them front and center. Loaded with chunky peanut butter, peanut butter chips, and crushed Nutter Butter cookies, this simple dessert will bring out the child in all of us.

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No-bake recipes are a grandparent's dream, and while our no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are incredible, there's something about the butterscotch-cornflake combo here that really reminds us of our grandpa in particular.

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Making ice cream at home takes a bit of effort, but the payoff is TOTALLY worth it. With only 6 (staple) ingredients and a bit of patience, you’ll have homemade vanilla ice cream ready for all of your (and your grandpa's) favorite toppings.

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A Delish favorite in the canon of classic recipes, quiche is the versatile dish we turn to again and again for occasions big and small. Our tried-and-tested version perfects every piece of the pie: a soft, creamy filling studded with ham, chives, and Gruyère all inside a crunchy, buttery pie crust.

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If you want to venture into the world of cabbage that goes beyond corned beef or coleslaw, try this fried cabbage on for size. Hearty and flavorful, it only requires 5 ingredients (if you don't count the salt and pepper). Plus, one of those ingredients is bacon!

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The perfect meatball is a work of art. It must be tender, packed with flavor, nicely round, and hold together while cooking. Lucky for you, our classic Italian meatball recipe passes all of these tests with flying colors.

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It’s time for homemade powdered donuts! The combination of fried dough and powdered sugar works for funnel cake, zeppole, beignets, fry bread, and of course…powdered donuts. To create this sweet treat, we decided to keep it classic with a twist, adding yeast to a cake donut to give these fluffy rings the best of both worlds.

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In many a grandpa's book, an ideal Saturday morning starts with biscuits and gravy. Homemade, buttery biscuits pooling with peppery sausage gravy is hard to beat, and honestly, we're not interested in trying. Topped with thick sausage gravy, our biscuits are wonderfully crispy on the outside, making each bite truly perfect.

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It may be retro, but this classic cake is a staple summer dessert for a reason. A sweet pineapple and cherry topping is paired with a light and airy cake for the perfect balanced bite. If you're looking for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, you can't go wrong with this pineapple upside-down cake—it never goes out of style (just like your grandpa!).

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