Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce from Scratch (5 Ingredients)
This rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce comes together with just five simple ingredients and a slow simmer. It’s indulgent, customizable, and perfect for cozy dinners any night of the week.
From-Scratch Recipes
This is the heart of the kitchen at Our Manor On Main, where simple, from-scratch recipes bring comfort, nourishment, and tradition to the table. You’ll find everything from sourdough bread and fermented drinks to hearty seasonal meals and pantry staples made by hand. Whether you’re baking with your sourdough starter or preserving the flavors of fall, these recipes are rooted in slow living and homegrown goodness.
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Probiotic Ranch Dressing with Milk Kefir
This creamy probiotic ranch dressing is made with milk kefir, Greek yogurt, and homemade ranch seasoning for a gut healthy, homemade alternative that tastes like classic Hidden Valley style ranch. Perfect for salads, dipping, and sneaking probiotics into everyday meals.
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Healthy Pecan Date Bars with Dark Chocolate (No-Bake and Naturally Sweetened)
These healthy pecan date bars are an easy, no-bake snack made with oats, Medjool dates, peanut butter, and a simple dark chocolate topping. Perfect as a grab-and-go breakfast, post-workout treat, or healthier dessert you can keep in the fridge all week.
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Easy, Moist Homemade Meatloaf (Our Cozy Family Recipe)
This easy, moist homemade meatloaf is a classic family-style recipe made with 2.5 pounds of ground meat, simple pantry seasonings, and a sweet-savory ketchup glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this tender meatloaf works with beef, chicken, turkey, or venison and can be made with oats or breadcrumbs for the best texture.
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Rosemary Dijon Chicken (The Cozy, Creamy Twist Your Pasta Needs)
This rosemary Dijon chicken is creamy, comforting, and full of flavor. Lightly dredged chicken simmered in a rosemary Dijon sauce makes an easy and cozy dinner.
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Easy Sourdough Pasta with All Purpose Flour or Freshly Milled Durum
This easy sourdough pasta recipe is perfect for making fresh, homemade pasta at home. Use all purpose or freshly milled durum flour, and either active starter or discard. Quick, nourishing, and versatile, it can be cooked fresh, dried for later, or frozen as a pantry staple.
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Getting Started with Sourdough: How to Feed and Activate Your Starter
Starting sourdough can feel intimidating, but it is simple and rewarding. Learn how to feed and care for your starter and try easy recipes for beginners.
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Creamy Baked Parmesan Rice (Easy Oven-Baked Side Dish)
This creamy baked parmesan herb rice is the kind of cozy side dish you throw together when dinner needs something extra. Made with simple pantry staples and baked until bubbly, it’s rich, comforting, and endlessly adaptable.
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High Protein Holiday Cottage Cheese Fudge
This rich, chocolatey cottage cheese fudge is made with just two simple ingredients and feels indulgent without the sugar overload. It is a high protein treat that works just as well for holiday gifting as it does for supporting healthy habits in the new year.
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Cozy Roasted Apple Sage Chicken Recipe for Family Dinners
This roasted apple sage chicken is a warm and comforting dinner that brings a cozy touch to any evening. Juicy, flavorful, and simple to make, it is perfect for gathering around the table.
