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Chicken noodle soup is a classic American comfort food. We eat it when we’re sick, when it’s stormy outside, or just when we need a pick-me-up. If you’ve been following us for awhile, you know that we are all about making things from scratch. There’s nothing quite like fresh veggies, real chunks of chicken breast, and egg noodles to satisfy in this homemade chicken noodle soup. We do already have a popular recipe for chicken noodle soup on the stove, but we wanted to give a slow cooker version of it as well....

Split Pea Soup is a popular American traditional soup that originates in New England. It is generally eaten as a smooth puree, though you can sometimes find it chunky style with whole bits of vegetables. Ham is a popular addition to the vegetable and pea soup base. The color of split pea soup varies between yellow and green, depending on the variety of split peas used. Split peas are a dried pea that can be found bagged, in the dry food section of your supermarket....

How to Stuff Chicken for Cheesy Herb Stuffed Chicken: There are a couple of different methods for stuffing chicken. The first, used in this recipe, involves using a sharp knife to cut a pocket in the side of a chicken breast. To do this you will need to have a fairly thick piece of chicken breast. Run your knife parallel to the cutting board and insert the tip of your knife into the thickest portion of the breast and continue cutting down lengthwise....

No need to fear this classic, French dessert. We are bringing you a no-fuss chocolate mousse. Tempering eggs may seem a bit daunting, but we are here to walk you through it until you feel like a pro! Chocolate mousse requires only 5 ingredients, and takes just 20 minutes of hands-on time to prepare with a 2-hour chilling period. Simply let your fridge do the rest of the work chilling your mousse to perfection....

Apple Options: We love using Granny Smith. They are deliciously tart and also hold up really well when baking or frying. If you can’t find any at the supermarket, opt for these instead: Honey CrispPink LadyGalaBraeburn How Do You Cut Apples to Make Fries? It’s really simple to cut up fresh apples for this apple fries recipe. Start by peeling your apples — the coating won’t stick to the waxy peel....

Oh. My. This stuff is delicious! It is sweet, with that wonderful cherry flavor. You could throw a jalapeno in the mix to give it a kick, but I kept it straight forward to maximize the ways I could use it. Whether you use it as a BBQ sauce or glaze, a sauce over some braised meat, or a dip you’ll have yourself the beautiful flavors of summer in a bright, flavorful barbecue sauce....

We are seriously giddy over this recipe. Chicken cordon bleu is the ultimate comfort food. We have so many fond memories of eating this as kids, but it always came from a box. These days, we’re all about turning our favorite classic recipes into made-from-scratch, restaurant quality recipes that everyone can enjoy, and this one will not disappoint. While it takes more effort than pulling it frozen from a box and popping in the microwave, it is still super easy to make and we are confident that it will be well worth that effort....

Hey y’all! I am thrilled to be sharing a little bit of my favorite food ideas with you today! I’m Larisha and you can find my fiance and I over on We’re Parents! It officially snowed here for the first time this year, which means I’m in full gear for comfort food. I want something that it going to be warm and filling and make my heart happy. This dish does just that....

Crab Options: We love using cooked lump crab meat for this tasty take on seafood salad. If you’re on a budget, are allergic to crab, or don’t eat seafood, you can use imitation crab — look for packages that spell crab with a “k.” Both are going to give you a delicious salad, but use what works for you and what you can find! Fresh vs. Dried Dill: We love using fresh dill for this crab meat salad....

Are you ready for a crazy good recipe? You may look at the ingredients and say to yourself, “hey, that looks just like a buttermilk pancake.” I thought the same thing. Let me tell you, these are a far cry from a buttermilk pancake. These babies are fried, crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside. It’s like some kind of donut pancake and it is pure deliciousness....

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We do a lot of pizza round here. Like a lot! We have 4 kids to feed and sometimes are short on time, so we love to whip up pizza whenever we can. Sometimes its frozen and sometimes it’s homemade but whatever version it is it always goes over well. The dough used in this Stromboli recipe is my all time favorite go-to dough of choice. It has minimal ingredients and whips up quick (minus the rising time)....

You really can’t go wrong with pasta salad. This particular recipe has all my favorite goodies including mini pepperonis and fresh mozzarella cheese. I’m telling you, that mozzarella cheese makes all the difference. It gives the salad such a fresh and clean taste. This dish is perfect for potlucks and picnics. As part of National Picnic Day I’ve also included a roundup of more great picnic recipes from some of my favorite blogging friends....

Does Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler have a bottom crust? This is actually a hotly debated topic in some crowds, but by definition, no, cobblers do not have a bottom crust. Cobblers have a fruit bottom and are generally topped with a sweet biscuit dough, but can also have a more cake like consistency as well. Some people still swear by having a bottom crust on their cobbler, but it is not a traditional preparation....

We might be having a love affair with chicken thighs. Oh my heavens, we just can’t get enough! The other night we realized there was nothing planned for dinner. As a food blogger, how in the world does that happen? Well, it happens more often than you might think. That’s when inspiration kicked in. We browsed through the pantry and half-empty fridge searching for ideas. Luckily we found chicken thighs....

Pollo a la Brasa is an incredible Peruvian dish of roasted chicken served with a mayonnaise based sauce. If you want to get truly authentic, this dish was traditionally made over fire, and you can absolutely use this recipe to cook the chicken on your grill over indirect heat. We love the convenience of roasting, and decided to write this recipe specifically for roasting so you can enjoy it even without a grill....

What can I cook skillet s’mores dip in? This recipe was written for a 10 inch oven-safe skillet. However, you can always cut the recipe in half to use a smaller skillet, or add a bit extra for a larger skillet. If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, you can use an 8×8 glass or metal baking pan. Chocolate Chip Substitutes: Feel free to use alternatives to chocolate chips. Some suggestions would be broken up chocolate bars or a 50/50 blend of chocolate chips and peanut butter chips as well!...

Ingredients 4 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 onion, large dice 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms 1 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp salt Leftover Chicken Bones 8 cups water Ramen Noodles Chili Oil 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp red pepper flakes Veggie and Add-In Options: baby bok choy (pictured), shitake mushrooms (pictured), bamboo shoots, scallions, corn, bean sprouts, boiled egg, chicken Instructions...

How do you choose a pineapple at the grocery store? First, choose a pineapple that is on the larger size. This will yield more fruit and less waste. Second, gently tug on the top leaves of the pineapple. If they pull out easily, then your pineapple is ripe. Pineapple should not be wrinkled, bruised, or soft at all. These are signs of an overripe or damaged pineapple. Spice Level: We love the hint of heat the jalapeño brings to this salsa....

Room Temperature Ingredients: Several of the ingredients in the recipe are listed as being room temperature. By following this method you’ll have a better texture in the end so it is worth the patience. For the milk, we simply warmed it in the microwave for 30 seconds because the idea of leaving it out on the counter to reach room temperature didn’t sit well with us. Salted vs. Unsalted Butter: This recipe is developed using salted butter because that is what most people tend to buy and have on hand....