Soup And South Side Heritage Creamy Potato Soup starts with a flavorful base of celery, onion, and grated carrot sautéed in a whole lot of butter. Tender russet potatoes simmer low and slow with vegetable bouillon, black and white pepper, a tiny pinch of nutmeg, and my secret splash of dill pickle juice for the perfect balance of richness and brightness. Blend the soup until smooth, but still with a few potato chunks for texture. A swirl of heavy cream at the end makes it extra decadent. Growing Up By Midway Airport I have mentioned before that I grew up…
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Continue ReadingThere’s A Reason This Is An Internet Sensation Instead of chicken strips or grilled breasts, these Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Tacos feature seasoned ground chicken cooked right onto the tortilla itself, giving you a caramelized, golden crust that tastes like the best part of a toasted quesadilla. Add in cold…
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A Childhood Favorite That Never Gets Old My go-to recipe for Classic Sloppy Joes is meaty, saucy, savory, a little sweet, and filled with cozy flavors thanks to tomato bisque soup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, and a handful of simple pantry spices. It makes the kind of thick, rich filling that…
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Holiday Stuffing Or Italian Beef Sandwich? Both! This Chicago Style Stuffing is easy to make, feeds a crowd, and provides a fun twist of savory “beef stand” flavor for anyone looking to bring the Midwest to the Thanksgiving table. Italian sausage crumbles, mild giardiniera, celery, onions, and some simple seasonings…
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The No Fuss Way To Pure Thanksgiving Comfort This Thanksgiving Baked Rice is an easy holiday side dish made with canned turkey, wild rice soup, sautéed celery and onion, and a hint of classic Thanksgiving spices for an alternative to potatoes. Everything bakes together into a warm, buttery, hearty, and…
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A Taste of Family History These delicate Crepe Style Manicotti are stuffed with cheesy, cozy fillings and baked up in sauce until fluffy and decadent. It’s a tradition our family has loved for generations that you can make ahead and bake when ready to serve. Our Auntie was recently turning…
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A Make Ahead Lifesaver For Thanksgiving Speckled Roaster Turkey Gravy is a rich, old school gravy made low and slow in the black speckled roasting pan. Easy ingredients like turkey legs, broth, onions, and a few simple spices and herbs that take the flavor over the top. I have been…
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Continue ReadingCelebrate Thanksgiving Warm Weather Style This Thanksgiving Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of cozy and fresh tasting, plus it is super colorful and celebrates all the best fall flavors in one dish. Tri-colored rotini brings a great color and texture, diced smoked turkey adds that savory Thanksgiving flavor we…
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