How to Make Chicken Broth (Classic Recipe)
Making chicken broth at home is so easy! Place a whole chicken, veggies and herbs into a pot with water, and set it and forget it on the stove. You’ll end up with 3-4 quarts of homemade chicken broth that you can use right away or freeze for later! Not only will you have quarts of delicious, homemade chicken broth, but you’ll also have a whole chicken that’s been slow…
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Cinnamon Baked Apples Recipe (In Microwave!)
You won’t be able to find an easier baked apples recipe. Why? Rather than using the oven, we’re baking apples in the microwave! They’ll come out warm and just soft, scented with cinnamon and topped with your favorite granola and other toppings. Why wait for the oven when you can make baked apples in the fraction of the time? Baked apples in the microwave is the easiest dessert, snack or…
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26 Thanksgiving Appetizers Your Guests Won’t Forget
These appetizers will steal the show. Here are 26 breads, salads, soups, munchies, and bite-sized finger foods that will kickstart your Thanksgiving celebration – so much so that your guests might forget about the turkey dinner! Appetizers are arguably the most important part of Thanksgiving dinner; they set the tone for the whole evening! From party dips like my crowd-pleasing Beer Cheese, or a fall soup like my family-favorite Butternut…
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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
A bowl of creamy butternut squash soup is the epitome of comfort food during the cold weather season! The weather cools down and butternut squash soup is just what the doctor ordered. It’s also a staple at my Thanksgiving table! Make it a couple days ahead to serve as the perfect holiday appetizer or side dish. If you don’t finish the pot, save leftovers to have with a big hunk…
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Roasted Green Beans (With Pickled Shallots & Parmesan)
Turn green beans from boring to brilliant by roasting them until they start to caramelize, along with some lightly pickled shallots and a generous handful of melted parmesan cheese. They’re easy enough to make on a weeknight and fancy enough for special occasions too! I get the struggle…it’s hard to think about how to make veggies like green beans special, without spending hours preparing them. These roasted green beans take…
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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
These poppable stuffed mushrooms are loaded with Italian sausage, ricotta and parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. Make them as an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next gathering! Stuffed mushrooms are often packed with fillers like breadcrumbs and can be a bit lackluster in the flavor department. These stuffed mushrooms are everything but that! Pass on the breadcrumbs and say “yes” to a meaty, mouthwatering stuffed mushroom recipe, with crumbled sweet…
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Pumpkin Cupcakes (With Cream Cheese Frosting)
Pumpkin season isn’t complete without pumpkin cupcakes iced with homemade cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are easy to make, great to make ahead, and so fun to decorate! Moist pumpkin cupcakes studded with walnuts or raisins or chocolate chips (or whatever mix-in you like!), topped with a swirl of tangy cream cheese frosting is just what the doctor ordered. They’re so amazing that my husband can be found hunched over…
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Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Making breakfast sausage is way easier than you’d think! Requiring no special equipment, homemade breakfast sausage is flavorful, juicy, and great to make ahead. Who would’ve thought that a big batch of homemade breakfast sausage takes less than 30 minutes to make? What’s great about making breakfast sausage is that no sausage casings are needed; you simply mix seasonings into ground pork, form into rustic patties, and cook them in…
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Irresistible No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Irresistible is right! These no-bake peanut butter bars are like homemade peanut butter cups, with rich chocolate and thick peanut butter layers. This time of year, candy is everywhere, and my personal kryptonite is peanut butter cups. It’s hard to imagine anything tasting better than a Reese’s but these are BETTER. Yes, I mean it. A generous peanut butter layer that’s got that distinct, slightly coarse peanut butter cup texture.…
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi (With Sage Brown Butter)
Make restaurant-style sweet potato gnocchi that’s soft and pillowy right at home! Need a quick sauce that’s sure to please? Brown butter, sage, and a sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts will do the trick. Homemade gnocchi might sound intimidating, but my easy-to-follow steps will guide you from plain old sweet potato, to a gourmet bowl of gnocchi, without the stress. While a sage brown butter sauce is totally optional, there’s really…
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