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A plate with chocolate-covered dates sprinkled with sea salt on a floral-patterned dish. Nearby, a parchment paper holds more dates. A floral cloth is partially visible in the corner.

Easy Medjool Date Candy Bars

Cheese crisps sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds are scattered on a piece of parchment paper. The crisps have a golden-brown color and a textured, crispy appearance.

Sourdough Discard Crackers

A bowl of creamy soup is filled with ingredients such as ground meat, leafy greens, sliced potatoes, and a sprinkle of grated cheese on top. A spoon rests in the soup, and the background includes a blurry spice container and a pot.

Quick Low Carb Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

A slow cooker filled with lasagna is on the left side of the image. On the right, there's a blue and white plate with a portion of ricotta cheese and a spoon resting in it. The scene is set on a wooden surface.

Viral Quick and Easy Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

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A bowl of gumbo with shrimp, okra, and other vegetables in a tomato-based sauce is served next to a pot of the same gumbo. The bowl is half-filled with white rice. Another bowl of white rice is partially visible on the right side.

Southern Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp and Catfish

A bowl of cooked collard greens with a spoon placed beside a larger pot containing more of the same dish. The greens are wilted and mixed, sitting on a wooden surface. The smaller bowl has a decorative pattern on its rim.

Mixed Super Greens Copycat Recipe

A blue and white plate holds a stack of scone-like bread rolls with visible nuts and seeds. The plate is placed on a wooden surface, and a small glass bowl filled with a pale dipping sauce is next to it. One bread roll is placed beside the plate.

Simple Pecan Turkey Sausage Balls Recipe

A portion of a casserole made with ground beef, melted cheese, and another ingredient, possibly potatoes or pasta, is served on a plate with a fork. The baking dish containing the remaining casserole is visible in the background.

The Best Baked Buttercup Squash Casserole Recipe

A bowl of chunky tomato-based sauce with ground meat is placed on a wooden surface. The sauce is served in a white bowl with blue decorative patterns on the inside. A spoon rests in the bowl. In the background is a red pot filled with more of the sauce.

Easy Low Carb Turkey Chili with No Beans

A glass dish filled with candied pecans sits on a wooden surface. Several pecans are scattered nearby on the wood. The pecans are coated in a brown, crystalline sugary layer.

Delicious and Easy BBQ Roasted Pecans Recipe

Welcome! I’m Brooke!

I believe that food can build a bridge to meaningful relationships with other people. By teaching your kids the art of cooking, you are passing a legacy on for generations. The Buttered Home gives me an opportunity to share with you great recipes, cooking techniques, and some of my favorite things..

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Home is the heart of the family, especially the kitchen. Here, you’ll find some of our favorite things about this sweet place.

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Gardening is a big passion for me. I love to use home grown vegetables in my cooking.

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A little bit about us. The Buttered Home was curated by Brooke Burks but it is a family effort.

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Some of our favorite tools and tricks of the trade. Whether you need to know what gadget.

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Home is he heart of family. I believe the heart of the home is in the kitchen. While we focus on cooking in the kitchen.

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Appetizers Recipes

A glass dish filled with candied pecans sits on a wooden surface. Several pecans are scattered nearby on the wood. The pecans are coated in a brown, crystalline sugary layer.

Delicious and Easy BBQ Roasted Pecans Recipe

A baking sheet filled with sliced apples topped with different ingredients, including drizzled caramel, chopped nuts, mini candy-coated chocolates, pieces of chocolate, and bits of candy bars. A knife is partially visible on the top left corner.

Easy Sheet Pan Caramel Apple Slices

Three slices of tomato topped with melted cheese, basil leaves, and other seasonings are arranged on a white plate with a green pattern. The tomatoes appear to be baked or grilled. The background includes part of a table surface.

Fresh Oven Roasted Tomatoes with Basil and Parmesan

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Easy and Spicy Squash Relish Recipe

Baking Recipes

A close-up of a baked apple cake in a square metal pan. The cake's surface is golden brown with visible pieces of apple and a slightly cracked texture.

Easy and Healthier Refined Sugar Free Apple Cake

A chocolate cake with glossy icing on a plate, with one slice partially cut and a fork on the side.

Low Carb Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Almond Flour

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Cauliflower Breadcrumbs: The Best Substitute For Bread Crumbs

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Sweet Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Pressure Cooking Recipes

A bowl of creamy soup is filled with ingredients such as ground meat, leafy greens, sliced potatoes, and a sprinkle of grated cheese on top. A spoon rests in the soup, and the background includes a blurry spice container and a pot.

Quick Low Carb Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

A bowl of gumbo, reminiscent of easy jambalaya, features shrimp, sausage, shredded chicken, and vegetables in a savory broth. The blue and white bowl rests on a floral-patterned fabric with a metal spoon inside.

Easy Jambalaya with Shrimp,Sausage and Chicken

A close-up of a bowl filled with tender Instant Pot BBQ pulled pork. The pork is juicy and flavorful. A fork rests on the edge of the bowl, which has a floral pattern along the rim, complementing its delicious contents perfectly.

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin

A baked sweet potato, perfectly cooked using an Instant Pot, is split open with a pat of melted butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar on top. It rests invitingly on a blue and white patterned plate, with a fork beside it for the first delicious bite.

Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Two roasted chicken drumsticks placed on a round, green-patterned plate next to a blue baking dish containing another drumstick. The food is set on a wooden surface.

Buttermilk Marinated Roasted Chicken Recipe

A plate with a slice of pecan pie topped with whole pecans and a rich caramel-like sauce. A fork rests on the plate, and the remaining pecan pie is visible in a baking dish in the background. The table surface is wooden.

Southern Fried Praline Chicken Tenders

A close-up of a baked frittata filled with ingredients including bacon, cheese, mushrooms, and herbs, shown on a decorative black and white plate. The crust is visible on the edge, appearing golden brown and crispy. The dish surface has a speckled herb topping.

Cheesy Low Carb Frittata with Peppers, Mushrooms and Bacon

Close-up of a plate with cooked beefsteak garnished with spices. To the side, there are pieces of a red, chunky sauce, and a sprig of rosemary. The meat appears well-seasoned and seared.

Pan Seared Filet with Blackberry Chutney

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