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Asian-Spiced Chicken & Vegetable Soup

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I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post. I don't think I could live without soup.  There are just those days when what I crave most is a bowl of hot soup, whether it's the thick creamy kind or the rich brothy variety.  The other … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

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It's been a crazy week and I'm ready for the weekend, how about you?  I've been nursing a case of strep throat with accompanying fever while still having to meet the day to day demands of taking my kids to their various activities and meeting deadlines of my own. … Continue reading →

Italian Wedding Soup

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I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post. Served at every Italian-American wedding across the nation, this soup is so delicious that no self-respecting Italian-American couple would ever think of getting married without … Continue reading →

French Lentil Soup

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Soups like this one are very nostalgic to me.  One bite with its familiar and comforting flavors transports me back to Europe.  I'm biased but I stand by the conviction that some of the best soups and stews come from Germany and France.  And not surprisingly many of their … Continue reading →

Roasted Cauliflower Chowder

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This cozy chowder is packed with a myriad of delicious flavors.   The star of the show:  Roasted cauliflower.  This chowder is so good it will even make the cauliflower-haters rethink their position. I've traditionally been fairly lukewarm towards cauliflower and my … Continue reading →

Curried Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon

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I love creamy soups.  Their creamy texture and vibrant flavors all spell "comfort" to me. This deliciously rich and seductively silky soup showcases the sweet potato.  An ancient tuber, sweet potatoes have been radiocarbon-dated in the Cook Islands to 1000 AD and are … Continue reading →

French Beef Stew with Old-fashioned Vegetables

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The French really know how to make great stews.  Here is one of them and it uses a method similar to that of German Sauerbraten and corned beef to achieve both an exquisitely tangy flavor and a lusciously tender beef. Many of you have already been introduced to my French … Continue reading →

Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy

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Chili makes for some of the best comfort food, don't you think?  That rich velvety red sauce laden with beef and beans and a multitude of spices including a bucket of chili powder, then topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and anything else your hungry … Continue reading →

Chicken Barley Soup

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The weather here is crazy today!  A total downpour of rain, gusts of wind, and waves crashing up on the shore.  This soup is exactly what this kind of weather calls for. Soups are one of the reasons I find myself looking forward to weather like this because it means … Continue reading →

Pressure Canner Chili Con Carne

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I've been canning for several years, but only using the water-bath method.  So that means I've mostly been making jams, relishes, chutneys, pickles, salsas and other high-acidic foods that are safe for water-bath canning.  For most other things you have to have a pressure … Continue reading →

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Gorgonzola

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Picture this scenario:  You're making a cream of vegetable soup, in this case zucchini, and you grab the half-and-half out of the fridge and start pouring it into the pot.  Over a cup's worth later you look at the container in your hand and realize...you're pouring in … Continue reading →

Roasted Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

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This is a dish even fervent meat lovers will enjoy.  This Roasted Chickpea Curry, or Chana Masala, has such a delicious depth of flavor and a great texture that you won't even miss the meat! The other day as I was boiling the chickpeas that had soaked overnight, I was … Continue reading →

Szegedin Goulash (Székely Gulyás)

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The weather is slowly warming but I figure there's still time to squeeze in one final cool-weather stew.  Especially one as good as this.  It's one of my personal favorites:  Szegedin Goulash. I can remember the aroma that filled our home every time my mom made this.  I'd … Continue reading →

Chicken & Couscous Chili

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Thank you to Sargento for sponsoring this post! This post is sponsored by Sargento® You already know I enjoy challenges. I have a Make a Request! feature on my blog and I've had many readers issue me challenges to make or recreate certain dishes. Executing those dishes … Continue reading →

Boeuf Bourgignon

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Also known as beef bourguignon and beef burgundy, this is the traditional French dish that Julia Child made world famous. While this isn't Julia's recipe, I've borrowed some of her techniques in my own interpretation of this classic dish. Boeuf bourgignon is from … Continue reading →

Mushroom, Ham and Wild Rice soup

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Typically made with chicken, this wild rice soup really benefits from the flavor of smoked ham.  Quite frankly, it's better than chicken.  This Mushroom, Ham and Wild Rice Soup is super easy to put together and the end result is pure comfort-in-a-bowl.  The flavors blend … Continue reading →

Mexican Meatball Soup

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If Italy has one, why not Mexico? And this isn't your typical albondigas soup either.  This one packs the ultimate flavor punch! I've been in kind of a meatball mood lately (you know the one?) and have been putting my creative palate to work conjuring up some tasty … Continue reading →

Old-fashioned Beef Stew

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It's not hard to make an excellent beef stew, but it's easy to make a mediocre one.  There are a few basics tricks to achieving that depth of flavor that all beef stews strive for and I'm going to share those with you in today's tutorial! … Continue reading →

Blonde French Onion Soup

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Sponsored Post - The Art of Cheese with Castello Aged Havarti This all-original Blonde French Onion Soup is a deliciously creamy twist on the classic version.  You'll love it! … Continue reading →

Curried Apple & Butternut Squash Soup

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Easy to make, this Curried Apple & Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for a starter or side dish or as a light dinner served with crusty bread and side salad. Simple enough to enjoy for a casual family meal and elegant enough to serve at a fancy dinner party. … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is such great comfort food, full of flavor and healthy ingredients.  Here is a thoroughly "no-fuss" version of this Southern classic dish.  Just throw everything in the slow cooker, add in the last two ingredients 15 minutes before serving, and you're done!  The … Continue reading →

Beef and Pepper Stew

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As much as I love the Summer I'm always ready for the Fall by the time it rolls around with its dip in temperature.  That's in part because I can start cooking those wonderful cool weather comfort dishes, like hot stews.  Here's a beef stew with a delicious depth of flavor … Continue reading →

Traditional Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás)

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Traditional Hungarian goulash is a prime example of how a few simple ingredients, cooked properly, can yield an incredible flavor.  Though many variations of Hungarian goulash exist, and every cook makes it just a bit differently, this is a traditional, authentic recipe from … Continue reading →

Beef and Vegetable Stew

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A rich and hearty beef stew.  The beef, onions, and carrots are all browned, contributing to a deliciously rich flavor.   Served over cauliflower instead of potatoes, this stew cuts down on carbs while providing more healthy veggie goodness. … Continue reading →

Hearty Beef and Barley Stew

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Sponsored post on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Certified Angus Beef® brand. Fork tender beef, nutty barley, a vibrant array of vegetables, and a deliciously rich broth come together in this satisfying stew. I love a good beef and barley stew, don't you? … Continue reading →

Hachee (Dutch Beef & Onion Stew)

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Hachee is a traditional beef and onion stew found in virtually every Dutch home.  It's a delicious comfort dish to enjoy during the cold winter months.  The long, slow cooking time produce super tender meat and a rich sauce with wonderful depth of flavor.  Here is an … Continue reading →

Bean and Bacon Soup

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We often buy things in bulk when they're on sale.  This time we stocked up on bacon.  Todd and I both have a weakness of bacon.  If we allowed ourselves, we'd be perfectly content eating bacon every morning for breakfast.  But we don't.  In fact, we probably average once or … Continue reading →

Tortellini Minestrone Soup

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This is one of my all-time favorite soups.  It's something I threw together a few years ago in a time crunch and based on the ingredients I had on hand.  And it's been a family favorite ever since, drawing compliments wherever it's served. … Continue reading →

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