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Creamy Bean Soup With Kielbasa
Creamy Bean Soup with Kielbasa is a flavorful dish that combines the smokiness of Kielbasa with the creamy richness of beans and a savory broth. It’s the perfect choice for a cozy and satisfying meal, especially in cooler weather!
Cajun Potato Soup
Cajun Potato Soup is made with andouille sausage, potatoes, vegetables, and a blend of Cajun spices, enriched with heavy cream and cheddar cheese for a spicy, creamy, and comforting soup! It’s perfect for those looking to satisfy their taste buds with a zesty Cajun twist on a classic potato soup.
One Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
One Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful soup loaded with Italian sausage, tomatoes, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach. And, it is as delicious as it is easy to make! It comes together in less than 30 minutes! Top off each bowl with some shaved parmesan cheese for serving.
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Homestead Recipes
Homestead Recipes is a book about comfort food! The best kind in my opinion. This book has you covered with recipes for all types of meals, with chapters for breakfast, casseroles, soups, appetizers, ground beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, salads, bars, desserts, and cookies.
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8 Best Bacon Jam Recipes
Discover the 8 BEST bacon jam recipes, from classic onion to jalapeño and fruity blends like peach and apple!
Caramelized Onions
Back to basics! These caramelized onions are soft, sweet, savory, and packed with deep, rich flavor. Slow-cooked until golden brown and jammy, they add an irresistible boost to everything!
Chicken Alfredo Orzo
Chicken Alfredo Orzo is everything you love about chicken fettuccine Alfredo, but made with orzo instead of fettuccine! It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor from the seasoned, pan-seared chicken and garlic-Parmesan sauce. While the orzo is cooked separately, it all comes together quickly (in about 30 minutes!) for a dinner that feels a little fancy but is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Chicken Breasts with Lemon
Chicken Breasts with Lemon are a simple yet flavorful dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy, pan-seared chicken is simmered in a rich, buttery lemon garlic sauce with fresh thyme and shallots that bring out even more flavor. This is an easy one-pan chicken recipe that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together fast!
Must Have Dips
Dill Pickle Dip
Dill Pickle Dip is a creamy, cheesy dip that is loaded with the flavors of dill pickles and ham! This dip is perfect for anyone who loves the taste of ham and pickle roll ups but in a dip form. It is the perfect appetizer for any party! Dill Pickle Dip From dill pickle popcorn…
Sloppy Joe Dip
Sloppy Joe Dip is a ground beef mixture that is a thicker, cheesier version of a sloppy joe that is the perfect dip for toasted baguettes or bagel chips. Try my Minnesota Sloppy Joe or Philly Cheesecake Sloppy Joes for two more delicious sloppy joe recipes! Sloppy Joe Dip Sloppy Joes are one of my…
Skillet Queso Dip
Queso Dip is a warm, cheesy dip that is loaded with seasoned ground beef and sausage, cream cheese, Velveeta cheese, tomatoes, beans, and creamy soups, all blended and cooked in a large skillet. Try my White Bean Chili Cheese Dip for another cheesy dip but with chicken. Queso Dip Queso Dip is a classic dip…
Salmon Recipes
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Blackened Salmon with Avocado Corn Salsa
Blackened Salmon with Avocado Corn Salsa is a seasoned salmon filet that is baked in the oven and paired with a side of homemade avocado corn salsa. If you love salmon, be sure to try my Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon and Honey Garlic Salmon, too! Blackened Salmon with Avocado Corn Salsa Salmon is a super-food,…
Salmon Patties
Salmon Patties are appetizers or a main dish made with freshly baked salmon that is seasoned, formed into patties, and pan-fried. If you love salmon, be sure to try my Blackened Salmon with Avocado Corn Salsa, Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, and Spinach Stuffed Salmon. Salmon Patties Salmon is a super-food, loaded with vitamins and nutrients.…
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce
Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce are cubed salmon filets that are seasoned, air fried, and tossed in a creamy garlic butter sauce. If you love salmon, be sure to try my Salmon Patties and Blackend Salmon, too! Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce The seasoned salmon bites are delicious on…
Chili Lime Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Chili Lime Salmon with Pineapple Salsa is a seasoned salmon filet baked in the oven and served with fresh pineapple salsa. Every single taste tester thought this was one of the BEST salmon recipes they had ever tried! Try my Blackened Salmon with Avocado Corn Salsa for another delicious salmon meal. Chili Lime Salmon with…
Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites are flavorful, seasoned pieces of pork belly that are cooked crispy in an air fryer with less oil and mess compared to deep-frying. Try my Bacon Chicken Bites for another bite-sized appetizer packed with flavor. Or, try the Maple Mustard Pork Belly Bites for a fun twist! Air Fryer Pork…
Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos
Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos are flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, vegetables, taco seasoning, and fresh pico de gallo. Try my Southwest Cobb Salad Dip for another flavorful Southwestern-inspired dish! Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos This recipe starts with homemade flour tortillas. Then, it’s all about the rotisserie chicken, cheeses,…
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries are homemade fries made with Yukon Gold potatoes and seasoned with a parmesan and garlic mixture. If you love parmesan and garlic seasoning, be sure to try my Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus. Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries Air-fried foods are lower in fat than deep-fried foods, which…