Bowls of Cozy
From creamy to brothy, these soups are all about comfort without the prep marathon. Toss it in, simmer it down, and serve up a bowl that feels like home!
The Main Event (But Make It Simple)
These recipes bring the flavor without the side of chaos. Big portions, bold taste, and no long ingredient lists — just dinner that works.
Fresh Out of the Oven
The newest recipes hot off the stove (or slow cooker). Still warm, still cozy, still very much no muss, low-fuss!
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Comfort, Under Pressure
Hands-off cooking at its best. These Instant Pot meals take the pressure off dinner — literally.
Dinner, Fast — But Make It Cozy
These quick wins bring the comfort without clock-watching. Big flavor, zero marathon cooking!
A Little Something to Hold You Over
Need a quick bite or something shareable? These cozy starters and snacks are easy to prep and impossible to stop eating!
About Rufus
Hi! I'm Rufus! I'm a recipe developer, stay-at-home-mom, and a self-taught cook. I hope my real food recipes inspire you to not only create wonderful masterpieces in your kitchen, but also help you fall in love with cooking. Food should not only be nourishing to the body, but it should also feed the heart and the soul. Come on in, sit down, and enjoy the recipes I have created that are family-friendly, full of bold flavor, and are easy to make. Good food shouldn't be difficult, but it should be delicious and leave you wanting more. That's exactly what you'll find here at Rufus for Real.
Easy Bread Recipes
Ever been too intimated to make bread?! Don't be, I'll show you everything from a super easy bread loafs for every day to savory specialty loaves to sweet treats!
