The Tried & True Deck

Tried & True

The internet's most-loved recipes, highly rated and reviewed by home cooks, hand-picked and all in one place, from classic breakfasts and baking to anti-inflammatory dinners, wellness drinks, baby food, high-protein and insulin-resistance-friendly favorites. Each card links straight to the original creator's recipe.

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Breakfast

Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes, a Tried & True recipe from Allrecipes
From Allrecipes

Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

A grandmother's recipe-card pancakes: light, fluffy and made from pantry staples in about 5 minutes of prep.

โœ“ Allrecipes calls it its most-reviewed recipe of all time, saved more than 70,000 times.

Get the recipe at Allrecipes โ†’

Baking

Janet's Rich Banana Bread, a Tried & True recipe from Allrecipes
From Allrecipes

Janet's Rich Banana Bread

An extra-moist, tender banana bread with a secret ingredient that's probably already in your fridge.

โœ“ Reviewed by the Allrecipes Test Kitchen, with a 4.8-star average from about 10,500 ratings.

Get the recipe at Allrecipes โ†’
Banana Banana Bread, a Tried & True recipe from Allrecipes
From Allrecipes

Banana Banana Bread

The classic loaded-with-banana loaf that home bakers have relied on for years.

โœ“ Allrecipes describes it as its top-rated, iconic banana bread, visited by hundreds of thousands of people each month.

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Banana Crumb Muffins, a Tried & True recipe from Allrecipes
From Allrecipes

Banana Crumb Muffins

Soft banana muffins under a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumb topping.

โœ“ Once ranked first on Allrecipes' list of highest-rated recipes.

Get the recipe at Allrecipes โ†’

Anti-Inflammatory

Food can support how you feel, but these recipes aren't medical advice.

Best Lentil Soup, a Tried & True recipe from Cookie and Kate
From Cookie and Kate

Best Lentil Soup

A hearty vegan lentil soup warmed with cumin and curry powder, finished with greens and a squeeze of lemon.

โœ“ As of October 2026, rated 4.9 stars from more than 3,800 reviews.

Get the recipe at Cookie and Kate โ†’
Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup, a Tried & True recipe from Skinnytaste
From Skinnytaste

Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup with turmeric, fresh ginger, lots of vegetables and rice noodles. Gentle, cozy and gluten-free.

โœ“ As of October 2026, rated 4.97 stars, with about 27 grams of protein per serving.

Get the recipe at Skinnytaste โ†’
Easy Baked Salmon, a Tried & True recipe from Well Plated
From Well Plated

Easy Baked Salmon

A whole side of salmon baked with lemon, garlic, olive oil and fresh herbs. Omega-3 rich and nearly effortless.

โœ“ As of October 2026, rated 4.8 stars from more than 700 reviews.

Get the recipe at Well Plated โ†’

Wellness Drinks

Fresh Ginger Tea, a Tried & True recipe from Cookie and Kate
From Cookie and Kate

Fresh Ginger Tea

Simple homemade tea from fresh ginger root, with easy variations like turmeric, cinnamon or mint.

โœ“ As of October 2026, rated 4.9 stars from more than 120 reviews.

Get the recipe at Cookie and Kate โ†’
Bedtime Golden Milk, a Tried & True recipe from Well Plated
From Well Plated

Bedtime Golden Milk

A warm, creamy turmeric and cinnamon drink made for winding down at the end of the day. Ready in 5 minutes.

โœ“ As of October 2026, rated 4.89 stars from 144 reviews.

Get the recipe at Well Plated โ†’

Baby Food

Follow your pediatrician's guidance on starting solids, textures and allergens. No honey before age 1.

Basic Chicken Baby Food Puree, a Tried & True recipe from Baby Foode
From Baby Foode

Basic Chicken Baby Food Puree

A smooth, simple chicken puree that's an easy way to offer protein and iron at the start of solids.

โœ“ As of October 2026, rated by more than 220 parents.

Get the recipe at Baby Foode โ†’
Carrot Baby Food Puree, a Tried & True recipe from Baby Foode
From Baby Foode

Carrot Baby Food Puree

A sweet, silky carrot puree, one of the classic first foods for babies starting solids.

โœ“ As of October 2026, rated by more than 120 parents and featured in Baby Foode's top stage-one purees.

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Sweet Potato Baby Food, a Tried & True recipe from Baby Foode
From Baby Foode

Sweet Potato Baby Food

A creamy sweet potato puree for babies 6 months and up. Freezer-friendly for easy batches.

โœ“ As of October 2026, a 5-star average from 88 ratings.

Get the recipe at Baby Foode โ†’

High Protein

Food Cart-Style Chicken with White Sauce, a Tried & True recipe from Skinnytaste
From Skinnytaste

Food Cart-Style Chicken with White Sauce

Spiced chicken thighs over a big salad with a creamy, tangy white sauce, inspired by New York street carts.

โœ“ About 37 grams of protein per serving; rated 4.95 stars and one of Skinnytaste's 10 most popular recipes of 2019.

Get the recipe at Skinnytaste โ†’
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Chili, a Tried & True recipe from Skinnytaste
From Skinnytaste

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Chili

Chicken, beans, corn and tomatoes with taco spices, made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker.

โœ“ 23 grams of protein and about 211 calories per cup; the author calls it one of her most popular slow cooker recipes.

Get the recipe at Skinnytaste โ†’

Insulin Resistance Friendly

Recipes built around protein, fiber and vegetables. Not medical advice: if you have insulin resistance, PMOS (PCOS) or diabetes, or take blood-sugar medication, work with your doctor or dietitian.

Mini Veggie Frittatas, a Tried & True recipe from Diabetes Food Hub
From Diabetes Food Hub

Mini Veggie Frittatas

Grab-and-go egg and vegetable frittatas baked in a muffin pan. A low-carb, make-ahead breakfast.

โœ“ From the American Diabetes Association's recipe site, about 55 calories each; a top breakfast pick there in 2018.

Get the recipe at Diabetes Food Hub โ†’
Egg Roll in a Bowl, a Tried & True recipe from Well Plated
From Well Plated

Egg Roll in a Bowl

All the flavor of an egg roll with no wrapper: lean ground turkey, cabbage and carrots in a savory ginger-garlic sauce.

โœ“ About 9 grams of carbs and 24 grams of protein per serving; as of October 2026, rated 4.83 stars from 240+ reviews.

Get the recipe at Well Plated โ†’
Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime, a Tried & True recipe from Diabetes Food Hub
From Diabetes Food Hub

Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime

A colorful chopped salad with black beans, avocado, jicama and corn in a zesty lime dressing.

โœ“ 8 grams of fiber per serving; one of the most popular recipes on the American Diabetes Association's recipe site in 2018.

Get the recipe at Diabetes Food Hub โ†’
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