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Buttermilk Brine for Chicken: A Perfect Result Every Time
Using a buttermilk brine for chicken will give you perfectly cooked, juicy chicken every time! I’m not sure if you caught Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat on Netflix, but Chef Samin Nosrat made a buttermilk brine for chicken that peaked my interest quite a bit! While I’ve heard of using buttermilk in baking as a leavening…
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Butternut Squash Soup: The Ultimate Fall Soup Recipe
Embrace autumn with a comforting bowl of butternut squash soup! As the leaves begin to turn and there’s a crisp chill in the air, it’s time to welcome the cozy flavors of fall. Nothing quite captures the essence of autumn like a steaming bowl of butternut squash soup. This versatile fall soup recipe is not…
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Homemade Hamburger Helper – One Pot Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a one pot meal that is ready in only 30 minutes! It’s the perfect weeknight meal when you’re running short on time. When I was a little girl, my mom used to make a version of this homemade hamburger helper every once in a while. It felt like the ultimate treat!…
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How to Make Tacos al Pastor
Tacos al Pastor is a favorite traditional street food originating from Mexico. This dish offers a delicious blend of flavors and is made with marinated pork, pineapple, and various spices. It offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Growing up in Southern California, I was spoiled at an early age with access…
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Best Irish Potato, Beer, and Cheese Soup Recipe
Potatoes, beer, and cheese. Does it get any better than that? Oh wait, bacon! Now we’re talking! This delicious Irish potato, beer, and cheese soup recipe is simple to make and so darn good to eat! Garnish with crispy bacon and green onions for a real treat! St Patrick’s Day is almost here. It’s one…
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How to Make Minestrone Soup from Scratch
Minestrone soup is a delicious and nutritious soup to make at home. Loaded with healthy vegetables, and protein rich beans, it will fill you up and provide you with tons of nutrients! Are you familiar with Blue Zones? There are different cities around the world where they have a disproportionate number of centurions, or people…
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Best Sourdough Chicken and Biscuits
If you love chicken and biscuits, then you’ve come to the right place! This is, hands down, the best sourdough chicken and biscuits recipe you’ll ever try! If you know me and my cooking, you know I’m all about comfort food. Mac and cheese is literally a staple in our home. What can I say,…
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How to Make Homemade Tomato Soup from Fresh Tomatoes
In the colder months of the year, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of homemade tomato soup! Using fresh tomatoes, you capture all of the nutritional benefits of tomatoes without any preservatives. Below is a family favorite recipe for homemade tomato soup using fresh tomatoes. As I’m sure you probably know, winter is certainly not…
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Simple Homemade Chicken Pot Pies from Scratch
Chicken pot pie with slice removed with a stack of bowls off to the upper right side.