Recipe Binder + Go-To Dinners

Happy New Year! Whether you’re a resolutions person or not, I feel like many of us have a goal to cook at home more, wouldn’t you say? I’ve always loved cooking but sometimes I struggle coming up with what to make for dinner each night and I’ve talked to lots of friends who feel the same.

I’m a recipe gal. I love to follow a recipe (although it’s always a goal of mine to be more creative and be OK with straying from a recipe lol). But I do not like following a recipe on my phone or computer. I need it to either be in a cookbook or printed out. So years ago I started a recipe binder— inspired by my mom. My mom has an impressive shelf full of cookbook binders categorized by different cuisines and recipes she wants to try. I just have my one binder that holds all my tried and true favorites, categorized by categories.

I have a section for our favorite go-tos, breakfasts, appetizers/sizes, dinners, desserts. Each week when I make my meal plan, I take a look at my binder for some ideas. And I also refer to Pinterest, saved recipes from Instagram. If it’s not already printed, I print out the recipe so that it will be ready to go later in the week. If we like the recipe, it makes it in the binder!

I recently upgraded my binder to the CUTEST linen binder from target with tabs that I’m in love with. You’ll find all the links if you click the image below!

Make your Own

Click the image for all the links or shop below—

linen + poppy binder

“cottage” dividers

gingham tablecloth

To help you get started filling your own binder. Here are some of the recipes found in our Favorites section. These are our make-again favorites that we eat often!