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Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It’s so soothing on a winter evening served with crusty French…
Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup
Plan Ahead! Double recipes and freeze some for a second time around. Pack up individual portions for a swift thaw. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces 93%…
Arctic Char with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
Cool, cilantro-yogurt sauce brings a refreshing note to the table. Pair with Red Pepper Coconut Rice for a healthy and light meal. Ingredients 1/2 cup 2% Greek-style plain…
Bacon Gravy
Ingredients 6 slices bacon 2 tablespoons bacon grease 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk salt and pepper Preparation Preheat a large skillet to medium-hi. Place 6 slices of…
Rainbow Spring Rolls with Ginger Peanut Sauce
Ingredients Spring Rolls 8 rice spring roll papers 1 beet, skin removed and finely grated 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced 1 ripe mango, cubed* 1 large bunch mint…
Mexican Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and glass of…
Piña Colada Dipping Sauce
This sweet, tropical piña colada dipping sauce combines pineapple and coconut flavors. Serve it with cooked shrimp or chicken bites. Reserving some of the water for the cornstarch…
Sous Vide Salted Caramel Sauce
Caramel is not exactly one of my favorite things to make since there are so many things that can go wrong, but sous vide caramel really takes all…
Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
Take a break from traditional candied sweet potatoes and serve our herb-accented golden slices instead. Zesty citrus brightens the potatoes’ natural sweetness, while salty bacon adds a savory…
Grapefruit and Hearts of Palm Salad
Grapefruit adds a perfect sweet-tart zing to this salad. Hearts of palm have a semifirm texture and nutty flavor similar to that of artichoke hearts, which you could…
