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    Easy Home-Cooked Family-Friendly Recipes

    Welcome to The Short Order Cook. Despite my small stature, I have a big appetite for food. Discover simple & delicious recipes your family will love. I specialize in recipes that reflect my Italian, Hawaiian, & Southern heritage, passed down through generations. Grab an apron, & I'll grab my step stool. Let's cook!

    Trending Recipes

    Most popular recipes & reader favorites. See what is hot & seasonal here.

    • Roasted turkey in a pan.
      How Long to Cook a 20-Pound Turkey
    • Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie Featured Slice plated with whole pie in background sideview.
      Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie
    • Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole featured overhead square casserole dish with toasted marshmallows on top
      Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole
    • pat salt for dry brine on a turkey.
      Dry Brine for Smoking a Turkey

    Thanksgiving Recipes

    Everything you need for a delicious & easy Thanksgiving meal with friends & family. From turkey to sweet potatoes to pie, this comforting recipe collection offers traditional & new classics.

    • Whipped Sweet Potatoes featured two ramekins full of sweet potatoes with a red napkin spoon and fresh parsley on the table
      Whipped Sweet Potatoes
    • Raw turkey breast with the skin on.
      How Long to Cook Turkey Breast
    • Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries featured overhead in white bowl topped with orange zest.
      Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries
    • 20 Best Holiday Pies featured collage
      20 Best Holiday Pies for Thanksgiving & Christmas

    Italian Recipes

    From old-school traditional classics to new Italian-American favorites. These recipes are comforting, delicious, & always a hit.

    • Bowl and platter of homemade pancetta pasta ready to eat.
      Pancetta Pasta
    • Lobster Ravioli Sauce featured plated with a fork and red napkin
      Garlic Butter Cream Sauce for Lobster Ravioli
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
      Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
    • plated cookies ready to eat
      Soft Italian Ricotta Cookies

    Southern Recipes

    All the classic American recipes & those with a new twist. From traditional southern suppers to sweet treats, enjoy a taste of the South.

    • Pan Fried Potatoes & Onions in a cast-iron skillet topped with fresh parsley.
      Pan Fried Potatoes & Onions
    • North Carolina Lemon Pie featured with dollops of whipped cream atop lemon curd filling & a saltine cracker crust.
      North Carolina Lemon Pie
    • Bowl of collard greens with bacon.
      Slow Cooker Collard Greens
    • Old-Fashioned Skillet Peach & Strawberry Cobbler featured with skillet and spoon in top left corner and bowl with cobbler a la mode
      Strawberry Peach Cobbler

    Desserts

    The best desserts to curb your sweet tooth. Easy to make homemade recipes for cookies, brownies, pies, ice cream, candy, plus no-bake desserts.

    • Puff Pastry Apple Galette in a cast iron skillet topped with 3 scoops of ice cream and caramel sauce.
      Puff Pastry Apple Galette
    • Halloween Candy Bark topped with candy and sprinkles cut into pieces
      Halloween Candy Bark
    • Oreo cookies topped with frosting and chocolate kiss candy to look like pointed witch hats.
      Witch Hat Cookies
    • Baking dish with cinnamon roll topped baked peaches.
      Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler

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    Main Dishes

    Savory main course recipes that are family-friendly & easy to make. These comforting recipes include beef, chicken, pork, pasta, vegetarian/vegan, & seafood ideas.

    • Skillet filled with pan-seared shrimp topped with parsley.
      Pan-Seared Shrimp
    • Smoked Beef Short Ribs featured close up on a plate with parsley and fork to the right
      Smoked Beef Short Ribs
    • A plate with 3 grilled boneless chicken thighs will grill marks and parsley on top.
      Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
    • A bun topped with 3-ingredient sloppy joe meat and cheese.
      3-Ingredient Sloppy Joes (Gluten-Free)

    Air Fryer, Instant Pot, and Crock-Pot

    I love these kitchen appliances that make cooking easy. That includes using your CrockPot, air fryer, or pressure cooker to make the best soups, meals, desserts, & more.

    • Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken in a bowl ready to serve with bbq sauce.
      Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken 
    • Plate with fresh air fryer chicken tenders with buffalo flavoring & sauce.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
    • Plate piled with baked potatoes made in the air fryer and the top one is split open topped with butter and sour cream.
      Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
    • Homemade Potato skins made with air fryer baked russet potatoes.
      Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

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    Adventures of a Petite Foodie Mom

    I'm Angela, The Short Order Cook. I have a passion for cooking, food, & travel eats. I'm a former personal chef and caterer. I specialize in tried & true recipes the entire family can enjoy together. With expertise in cooking for others & feeding my own family, I share reliable recipes that are simple to follow for both beginners & experienced home cooks. From comfort food classics to gluten-free to keto, there's an option for all.

    Learn more about me

    Recent Posts

    Be the first to try what is hot, new, & exciting! These are the freshest recipes & newest articles on the blog.

    • Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble in a skillet with a serving spoon.
      Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble
    • Burger Bun piled with pulled pork and barbecue sauce.
      Pulled Pork Burger
    • Spiral ham with homemade pineapple glaze on a platter sliced.
      Pineapple Glaze for Ham
    • Gochujang pasta on a plate topped with fresh herbs and scallions.
      Gochujang Pasta 

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      Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies 
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    Hi, I'm Angela I’m Angela, a petite mom that loves to cook, eat, drink, & explore all things food. As a former personal chef & caterer, I specialize in family recipes that taste great & are easy to make. I rely on my trusty stool every day to create & test recipes I know you will love.

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      Fried Spaghetti with Eggs
    • Garlic Butter Wings Plated and topped with fresh parsley.
      Garlic Butter Wings
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