Another excellent batch cooking recipe with which to restock your freezer is teriyaki sauce! I searched long and hard for an exceptional teriyaki sauce, one that could stand up to our local takeout spot. Every attempt disappointed me...until I found this one. It has the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar that balances beautifully … Continue reading Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken
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Marinara Sauce
Today's recommendation for restocking your freezer is incredibly versatile marinara sauce. The first recipe I ever learned to make as an adult, marinara sauce is much easier to make than expected! It's isn't a nuanced Bolognese or an Italian gravy with a laundry list of ingredients that cooks all day. Instead, it's a simple marinara … Continue reading Marinara Sauce
Cheddar Corn Chowder
Baby, it's cold outside! And today's soup recipe is perfect for that quickly-approaching season of hot, stick-to-the-ribs kind of food. This thick, creamy chowder is easy to make and filled with potatoes, cheese, and bacon. Can you really go wrong? TIP: I've been known to double the amount of bacon in this recipe. Nobody is judging … Continue reading Cheddar Corn Chowder
Creamy Chicken Sausage and Spinach Soup
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
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
Hearty Guinness Beef Stew
Every household needs a good ole beef stew recipe, especially in the fall! The only thing better than the mouthwatering smells that fill your home as it simmers in your oven is the way it tastes when you eat it. It's warming, hearty, and the perfect dish to curl up with on a stormy evening. … Continue reading Hearty Guinness Beef Stew
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
Mainstay Signature Chicken Sausage Lasagna
From-scratch lasagna was my first personal goal when I started learning to cook. It was the first intimidating dish I attempted, and I was thrilled when it turned out better than expected. Fast forward about a decade, and my homemade lasagna is the dish people request when I volunteer for meal trains. It's so popular, … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Chicken Sausage Lasagna
Baked Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
There are a handful of recipe developers that reduce me to fangirling. Cooks whose cookbooks I will faithfully purchase sight unseen. Chefs who release such consistently delicious food, you think they might be made of magic. One of those is Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest. Don't let her humble, unassuming demeanor fool you; she … Continue reading Baked Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
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
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