Sometimes, you go to a restaurant and enjoy a dish. Other times, you go to a restaurant, and think of all the ways you would alter a dish if you made it at home. This is one of those for me, my version of Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi soup. In this version, I use more-flavorful … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Sausage and Spinach Soup
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Pasta e Fagioli
Our next installment of Fall Soup Week is a classic Italian staple: Pasta e Fagioli. Perhaps you've tried an authentic recipe, or maybe it's your favorite soup to order at The Olive Garden. Either way, it's impossible to leave the table hungry after eating this soup loaded with sausage, veggies, beans, and pasta. TIP: Pasta … Continue reading Pasta e Fagioli
Thick and Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The first time I made this soup, it surprised me. At the time, I had an old standby recipe for Southwest Chicken Chili, but my husband asked for something spicier and creamier. I decided to try this unconventional recipe, using corn tortillas as a thickener. The soup looks unremarkable on the stove, but upon tasting … Continue reading Thick and Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Fricassee
This might look like just some chicken and mushrooms on a plate, but believe me when I tell you, this particular plate of chicken and mushrooms is creamy and delicious and is considered one of the favorite splurge meals in our house. Even your hardest-to-impress family members will request these leftovers the next day! A … Continue reading Chicken Fricassee
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
If you think Chicken Noodle Soup is boring, this post is for you! As we come into the colder autumn/winter weather, this hearty, creamy soup is so cozy and satisfying, not to mention, absolutely delicious! It takes chicken noodle soup to a whole new level. My suggestion of using tagliatelle noodles creates a thicker, heartier … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Mushroom Ravioli in Rosemary Butter Sauce
Several years ago, a friend's mother-in-law offered to teach us an old Italian recipe for homemade pasta. We decided to make ravioli, and almost as an afterthought, I realized I'd need a filling. That lead me to this filling and sauce recipe by Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest, which turned out to be quite … Continue reading Mushroom Ravioli in Rosemary Butter Sauce
Flu-Fighting Chicken Stock
As we prepare for fall, let's talk chicken stock! First of all, let's clear up the difference between broth and stock. Broth is made by simmering meat only. Stock, however, is made by simmering bones, thereby infusing it with the goodness of the marrow - including all the vitamins, minerals, and proteins - inside those … Continue reading Flu-Fighting Chicken Stock
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a classic recipe for a reason, and definitely a favorite around here! There's a bonus to our version, because we've found a way to lighten it up while keeping it delicious! We skip dredging the chicken in flour, using a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce instead. Yet, that balance of mushrooms, … Continue reading Chicken Marsala
Rosemary Dijon Dressing
Sometimes, we develop a recipe in the kitchen that is so addictive, we rush here to share the goodness. This dressing was one of those accidental delicious discoveries that we discovered for dinner just last week! It's a simple mayo-based dressing packed with a flavor profile somewhere between traditional ranch dressing and honey mustard. In … Continue reading Rosemary Dijon Dressing
Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
If you prefer chicken in your fajitas, this is the marinade for you! It seems strange to use soy sauce in a Cuban recipe, but trust us: this WORKS! You can make this marinade ahead, as well, as it is just fine to leave the chicken in this mix for up to 24 hours. TIP: … Continue reading Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
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