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New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder {Our Favorite Version}
October 24, 2016
The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
September 12, 2016
Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Shells
February 19, 2016
Winter Minestrone Soup with Garlic Bruschetta

Winter Minestrone Soup with Garlic Bruschetta
February 8, 2016
Best Classic Chili

My Mom’s Classic Chili {Stovetop or Slow Cooker}
December 28, 2015
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
November 11, 2015
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice with Chicken Sausage
September 23, 2015
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
August 26, 2015
Slow Cooker Turkey with No-Fuss Gravy

Slow Cooker Turkey with No-Fuss Gravy
November 21, 2013
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
March 11, 2013
The Best Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail
December 14, 2012
Classic Tomato Soup

Classic Tomato Soup (and Tuna Melts!)
October 31, 2012
Paprika Chicken Stroganoff

Paprika Chicken Stroganoff
April 2, 2012
Braised Brisket

Delicious Braised Brisket with Mushrooms
January 9, 2012
Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy {Or Not} Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup
November 28, 2011
Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup
November 4, 2011
Cuban Street Tacos

Cuban Street Tacos
September 7, 2011
Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops {Slow Cooker}
June 8, 2011
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
March 14, 2011
Split Pea Soup with Barley and Ham

Split Pea Soup with Barley and Ham {Slow Cooker}
February 28, 2011
Hearty Beef Stew

Hearty Beef Stew {Slow Cooker}
January 12, 2011
Country-Style Pork and White Beans {Slow Cooker}

Country-Style Pork and White Beans {Slow Cooker}
November 29, 2010
Wild Rice Hot Dish

Wild Rice Hot Dish {a.k.a. Casserole}
November 1, 2010
Classic Marinara Sauce

Classic Marinara Sauce
October 8, 2010

Hello, Hello!

I'm Mel, lover of great food, easy recipes and dark chocolate. I'm also a busy mom to 5 kids (+ 11 chickens, 3 cows, and 1 dog)! It's a bit crazy, a lot yummy, and totally real around here.

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