Back to the Basics with Laura

Explore our down-home, homestead in southeastern Georgia. We share recipes, natural cleaning, organic beauty/health, DIY’s, gardening, and our day-to-day small farm living. Share the Love…

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Category: Main Dishes

  • Easy Shepard’s Pie

    Easy Shepard’s Pie

    This classic Shephard’s Pie dish is a hearty, satisfying dish your family will ask for again and again. Loaded with savory meat, veggies and creamy potatoes, it’s perfect for make-ahead meals.

  • Easy Budget-Friendly Creamy Hamburger Gravy: SOS

    Easy Budget-Friendly Creamy Hamburger Gravy: SOS

    Hearty, budget-friendly and full of flavor–this old school hamburger gravy is a comfort food at its finest. Perfect oven toast, biscuits, rice, or noodles.

  • PaPa’s Brunswick Stew: A Hearty Tradition

    PaPa’s Brunswick Stew: A Hearty Tradition

    There’s nothing quite like a bowl of Papa;s Brunswick stew to bring comfort and memories flooding back. Slow-simmered with tender meat, sweet corn, hearty potatoes, and a touch of tang.

  • Easy Cheesy Ravioli Casserole

    Easy Cheesy Ravioli Casserole

    This ravioli casserole is my most recent recipe creation. It is simple and quick to prepare. My latest culinary triumph is my Ravioli Casserole, and it’s officially my husband’s new favorite dish! This casserole is a delightful blend of tender ravioli, savory sauce, and melted cheese that bubbles and browns to perfection. Each bite is…