Home-cooked recipes from Kenosha, Wisconsin
Time-Honored Recipes for Every Table
Simmerbrook Recipes is a free recipe blog filled with classic comfort food, plain-language directions and easy-to-read instructions. From hearty soups to Sunday dinners, every recipe is written to be cooked with confidence.
Easy-to-Read Recipes
Large type, clear steps and generous spacing on every page.
Classic Comfort Food
Familiar dishes made the way they have always been enjoyed.
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Prep time, cook time and servings shown at the top of each recipe.
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From our kitchen
Favorite Recipes to Cook This Week
Six dependable dishes to start with. Each one includes a full ingredient list, step-by-step directions and helpful cooking tips.
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
A warm, simple soup with tender chicken, carrots, celery and egg noodles.
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Beef and Barley Stew
Slow-simmered beef, pearl barley and root vegetables in a rich broth.
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Sunday Roast Chicken with Gravy
Golden herb-roasted chicken with pan gravy for a relaxed family dinner.
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Lemon Herb Skillet Chicken
One pan, simple ingredients and a bright lemon-herb flavor in under an hour.
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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
A flaky double crust filled with cinnamon-spiced apples.
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Garden Vegetable Minestrone
A tomato-based vegetable soup with beans and small pasta, ready in about an hour.
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About Simmerbrook
Good Cooking Should Be Simple and Welcoming
We are an independent food blog based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We share the kind of recipes that have fed families for generations, and we write them so they are easy to read and easy to follow.
- Large, high-contrast text that is comfortable to read in the kitchen
- Plain-language steps with times and temperatures spelled out
- Ingredient swaps and make-ahead tips on every recipe
Kitchen know-how
Cooking Tips You Can Use Tonight
Season as You Go
Taste soups and sauces along the way and add salt in small pinches. It is easier to add than to take away.
Prep Before You Heat
Chop and measure everything first. A calm, organized kitchen makes every recipe more enjoyable.
Practice Food Safety
Wash hands, use separate cutting boards for raw meat and cook to the temperatures listed in each recipe.
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Simmerbrook Recipes
A free, independent recipe blog sharing classic home cooking from Kenosha, Wisconsin. We do not sell food or products.
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Disclaimer: Recipes and articles are shared for general informational and educational purposes only and are not medical or nutritional advice. Please consult a qualified professional about dietary needs and allergies. Images are illustrative.