Tag : Health & Wellness

Hearty Macaroni Vegetable Soup

With just moments of prep time, this hearty soup truly couldn't be easier to make. Simply open up the ingredients, pour 'em in and...

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Bohemian Beef Dinner

When I was growing up, one of my favorite things to do was to help my mother in the kitchen while she prepared traditional Czech dishes...

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Grandma Riley’s Banana Cake

This favorite recipe has been passed down through my husband’s family. His grandmother wrote this out for me shortly after we were...

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Vegetable Potpie

We raised our daughters as vegetarians. I wanted to give them more options than just pizza and pasta, so when they were around 11...

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Conchas

Concha (Mexican sweet bread) is a breakfast or snack pastry found all over Mexico. It has a fluffy brioche-like dough with a crispy...

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Basic Crepes

This is my favorite simple crepe recipe. It's best to make the batter at least 30 minutes ahead so the flour can absorb all the moisture...

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Slow-Cooker White Chili

This chili simmers all day in a slow cooker. So when your hungry clan calls for dinner, you can ladle up steaming bowlfuls in a hurry.

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Polly’s Perfect Potato Soup

My stepmom, Polly, would often place bowls of this creamy potato soup in front of us, along with salad, homemade bread and orange...

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Rice-Stuffed Butternut Squash

The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish for two an exotic flavor. It's delicious...

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Holiday Pistachio Dessert

For my best festive menu, I make this "famous" dessert, which my children gobble up immediately. It’s a hit at every gathering!

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Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Balsamic vinegar's sweet-tart flavor enhances roasted broccoli spears seasoned with garlic. You can conveniently pop this dish into...

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Simple Corn Chowder

On cool fall days, this thick creamy chowder hits the spot as an appetizer or light lunch.

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