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the best classic tomato soup in white bowl with swirl of heavy cream

The Best Classic Tomato Soup

October 21, 2020
smothered beef tips and mashed potatoes on white plate

Slow Cooker Smothered Beef Tips

October 19, 2020
slow cooker beef vegetable noodle soup with spoon in gray ceramic bowl

Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Noodle Soup

January 21, 2020
White bowl filled with pressure cooker lasagna soup and dollop of cheesy ricotta mixture.

Pressure Cooker Lasagna Soup {+ Stovetop Directions}

November 13, 2019
Green bowl filled with pressure cooker chicken corn chowder with bacon on top and spoon in the side.

Pressure Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder {Slow Cooker Directions Included}

October 21, 2019
The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew

Perfect Instant Pot Beef Stew

January 15, 2018
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
Paprika Chicken Stroganoff

Paprika Chicken Stroganoff

April 2, 2012
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Delicious Braised Brisket with Mushrooms

January 9, 2012
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Spicy {Or Not} Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup

November 28, 2011
Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

November 4, 2011
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Cuban Street Tacos

September 7, 2011
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Smothered Pork Chops {Slow Cooker}

June 8, 2011
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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

March 14, 2011

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