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Valentine’s Day Wafer Cookie
Whether you’re whipping up a treat for a class party, planning a cozy dinner at home with your sweetheart, or hosting a fin Galentine’s gathering with friends-everyone will love these bite sized wafer cookies made with love Valentine’s Day Wafer Cookies: The Sweetest Shortcut to Feeling Fancy Let’s be honest: some of the best Valentine’s…
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Pretzel Heart Treat
These are such an easy and fun treat for Valentine’s Day! Who can resist that perfect sweet-and-salty combination? YOU HAD ME AT CHOCOLATE-DIPPED The Pretzel Heart Treats That Flirt Better Than Your Ex Look. I wasn’t looking for love. I was just minding my business—scrolling through Pinterest in my sweats, avoiding laundry, and thinking maybe…
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Homemade Alfredo Sauce Mix
Super easy and take less than 10 minutes to make and I promise you it tastes better than anything you will buy in the store. Why Store-Bought Alfredo Sauce is a Crime Against Pasta—And How to Fix It Let’s have a serious talk. Have you ever been personally victimized by a jar of store-bought Alfredo…
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Cheesy Sloppy Joe Pasta
How about a delicious meal for your family….and only one pan for you to wash-yes, please! When I was growing up this meal was a kind of staple that my grandmother made. There were some really long days that I totally appreciated coming home to this hot meal and my grandmother waiting to see how…
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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CrockPot Steak Bites
Need an easy meal? Need something that even your picky eater will love? Plus since this is is cooked in the crockpot….clean up is a breeze! Crockpot Steak Bites: A No-Fuss, Flavor-Packed Dinner That Practically Cooks Itself Let’s talk about a dinner recipe that checks every single box: Easy? Check. Hearty? Check. Crowd-pleasing? Double check.…
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Christmas Dessert
This is such a simple and festive dessert that you can mix and match with any filling that you like. And for a party, Christmas Crescent Roll Dessert: Buttery, Jammy, and Ridiculously Easy to Love Let me paint the picture: it’s Christmas Eve, your in-laws are on their way, your kids are somewhere covered in…
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Homemade Brownie Mix
Move over Ghirardelli….this homemade chocolate mix is soo richand full of chocolate! It’s the perfect blend.
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Pecan Pie Ritz Cookies
Can I just say these are the best things ever! And they are so easy to make! I’m just going to tell you right now to make a double match.
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Brown Sugar
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.
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Heavy Cream
Never run out of Heavy Cream again. This simple hack will have you set.
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
7 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 large sprig fresh thyme leaves stripped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups cooked chicken
4 cups wide egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and carrot, and season with a pinch of salt. Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Note: Reduce heat if it begins to brown.
- Stir in 6 cups of broth, followed by rosemary, thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil until soup thickens slightly; about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and noodles and bring to a boil. Add the lid to just partially cover the pot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until noodles are al dente, 8-11 minutes. Scrape the bottom of pot frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue to heat over low heat until the soup is warmed through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, add reserved broth, ½ cup at a time.