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Navy Bean and Ham Soup is a deeply comforting, old-fashioned soup made with tender navy beans, smoky ham shank, aromatic vegetables, chicken broth, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, and a bay leaf. It is hearty, humble, and full of slow-simmered flavor. This recipe has the kind of warmth that feels homemade from the first spoonful. […]
Warm, rustic, and comforting, this Italian Meatball Soup brings all the flavors of an Italian kitchen into one pot. Juicy, tender meatballs simmer in a savory tomato-beef broth enriched with sweet carrots, crisp celery, and hearty pasta. The kale adds a touch of earthy freshness that balances the richness, while every spoonful captures that home-cooked […]
Ingredients 1 (5.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding 2 ½ cups whole milk 2 ½ cups Cool Whip , defrosted and divided 12 graham crackers , broken in half and divided 5 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature 6 ounces marshmallow creme , a little less than 1 jar pinch of salt Instructions Line a […]
Ingredients: 1 package (5 Sausages) Andouille Sausages or a Sausage of your choice, cut in to 1/2″ rounds 1 sm. Onion, diced 2 stalks Celery. diced 2 Carrots, diced 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Tbls Canola Oil 1/4 cup Flour 1 Tbls Red or White Miso Paste, adds depth of flavor 3 cups Chicken Stock […]
How to make Pumpkin Ravioli Ingredients: Pumpkin Filling: Yields 24 Raviolis made in a Rav mold. 1 15oz can (small) Pure Pureed Pumpkin *Not Pumpkin Pie Filling* I used Libby’s. 1/4 tsp fresh grated Nutmeg 2 1/2 Tbls Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp fresh ground Pepper Instructions: Line a mesh strainer with paper […]
Zuppa di Pesce is a traditional Italian seafood stew that’s as rustic as it is refined. Simmered in a fragrant tomato and garlic base, it showcases a variety of fresh seafood—from squid and shrimp to mussels and firm white fish. Whether served as a holiday centerpiece or a cozy weeknight meal, this dish is a […]
Ingredients: 16 oz package of little smokies (or small cooked sausages) I use Hillshire Farm brand 15 slices bacon, each cut into 3 smaller sections 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more or less, according to your tastes pinch of black pepper (optional) Instructions Prepare a jelly roll pan (or large […]
Mason Jar Soup is a smart, customizable, meal-prep-friendly soup made by layering broth seasonings, protein, vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles inside a large mason jar. When you are ready to eat, you simply pour boiling water over everything, close the lid, let it sit, and enjoy a warm, flavorful noodle soup. This recipe is especially […]
Ingredients: 1.5 gallons water 1 small broiler chicken 3 lemongrass pieces, smashed 5 indian bayleaf if you have it (do not substitute regular bay leaf) 5 kefir lime leaves 1 stick of celery Salt and white pepper to your taste Better than bullion or other chicken base of your choice. Blended spice mix; 8 cloves […]
Ingredients For the Cookie Crust: 1 c butter, room temperature 1 c sugar ¾ c brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp rum extract 3 c flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt For the Coconut Filling: (2) 13.5 oz cans coconut milk 5.1 & 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding […]