I’m always looking for new soup recipes that can be made in advance – this homemade white bean and ham soup is slow-simmered with smoky ham, white beans, and simple vegetables for a rich, cozy meal that only gets better as it cooks. It’s hearty, comforting, and a great way to use up leftover ham […]
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This homemade taco soup recipe was a big hit in our family. When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup. This Southwest Beef and Bean Soup is packed with bold flavors, tender ground beef, and a mix of beans and veggies that make it hearty enough for a
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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying as homemade Mongolian Beef soup. The sweet-savory, garlicky sauce, tender slices of beef, and subtle kick of spice make it a favorite at takeout restaurants. But what if you could enjoy all that flavor… in a hearty, warming soup? This soup is slightly different
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Cranberry juice is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for fall, winter, or anytime you want a burst of flavor. For years I purchased cranberry juice without much thought, but a few months ago I tried making it myself and I’m not going back! Making it at home is surprisingly easy, and homemade cranberry juice tastes
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Homemade soup is a staple in our home all year long, but especially during the fall and winter months. The reason I love homemade soup so much: There are countless recipes, it’s easy to preserve either with canning or freezing and soup is perfect to make with fresh ingredients directly from my garden. Soup is
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Fresh bread is a staple in our home and while I love to make more complicated bread with longer rise times and more ingredients, having an easy artisanal bread recipe ready to use is key when I need something quick. This no-knead recipe can be started during lunch, and finished throughout the day while I’m
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I’ve been baking for years and love making different food from scratch, but for some reason I never considered making crackers at home: until this week. Like so many other things I assumed they would take a long time and not be worth it. Turns out, I was completely wrong. Homemade crackers are incredibly simple,
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Granola is probably the thing I’ve made most consistently over the years in my kitchen and I realized recently that I’ve never shared my recipe. I truly don’t know how this is possible, as I’ve shared my favorite recipes for bread, yogurt and so many of my kitchen favorite. This homemade granola recipe is easy,
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Butternut squash soup might be my families favorite fall meal and is one of the best things to make right out of the garden. Butternut squash is fun to grow and produces abundant squash that store well for months. In a good year I will grow 20 or more squashes that can be used in
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For years, I loved the idea of companion planting, succession planting, and crop rotation, but actually putting them into practice felt intimidating and overly complicated. Eventually, I started trying small changes here and there, and to my surprise, even simple adjustments made a big difference. These three classic gardening methods, companion planting, succession planting, and
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