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Warm Yourself Up With A Soup Your Granny Used To Make!

It’s getting cold here up North! With a couple of pretty bad snow storms and below zero temperatures I have been thinking of moving my whole family to the Caribbean islands, or any place where flip flops are the only shoes you’ll ever need. But since it’s virtually impossible to make such a move at this point, I’ve had to settle for easier ways to keep warm.

And, you know, it’s not that bad to enjoy a bowl of hearty soup inside the house, by the fire, and watch the snowfall. Especially when you have a recipe as delicious as this one! It’s a potato soup with cheddar and bacon – very similar to the one my grandmother used to make, and I think it’s perfect for this time of year. Not that you couldn’t eat it in the middle of the summer, too!

Even if you already have a great potato soup recipe, I recommend giving this one a try. It is far better than any other soup I’ve had, and every time I make this my family gobbles it up faster than you could imagine.

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Quick Tip: Use turkey bacon for a leaner option.

This Casserole Is Sure To Be a Hit With Your Family And Friends

I am a Northerner, through and through, but I absolutely LOVE Southern food. I mean, I’d be in complete denial if I were to say that the Southern folks didn’t know how to cook.

From casseroles to amazing entrees our friends from the south were blessed with magical cooking hands. That is why I’m totally on board with giving this grits and greens casserole a shot. It looks unbelievably creamy and it has bacon in it. Score! I think it will make a wonderful addition to my holiday table.

The robustness of this recipe makes it a wonderful addition to any meal. It’s quite filling, so a little goes a long way. I’ve had great success dividing the dish before baking and then freezing it. Simply add the bacon and cheese when you’re ready to do the final baking. I always add a little more bacon when I make this dish (I’ve done 2 practice runs and each time the casserole comes out divine.) My husband and kids are big bacon and cheese eaters so they barely noticed the greens in this casserole. Yay!

Recipe and image courtesy of The Domestic Front.

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Quick Tip: Add extra bacon to this dish if you prefer.

I Am So Making This For Dinner Tonight!

When it comes to dinner, I am all about making things as simple as possible without forgoing flavor and nutrition.

This cheesy, creamy chicken bake from Rita’s Recipes has a little bit of everything in it and it tastes great! You have a layer of Swiss cheese, Ritz crackers, and juicy chicken breasts all in one dish. Talk about a triple whammy of good food! My family really enjoys eating this meal, and I can totally understand why. I think you will be shocked over how simple it is to toss together.

I am not a huge fan of using boxed foods, but I have to say, the crackers in this casserole are really tasty. Plus, it makes making this meal even more simple. There is no hassle and it only takes a few minutes to prepare this. I would definitely call this bake a busy mom’s best friend!

Recipe and image courtesy of Rita’s Recipes.

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Quick Tip: Feel free to add some shredded cheddar cheese to the mix if you would like.

Who Else Wants To Skip Plain Potatoes And Make This Awesome Ones Instead?

Mashed potatoes are always a welcome addition to my table, and the simple addition of sour cream really knocked my socks off. Delicious!

My kids and husband kept saying that there was something different about these potatoes and I kept them guessing until we were finished eating. I heard many guesses like extra butter, more milk, and even cream cheese. By the way, adding cream cheese to mashed potatoes sounds heavenly and I think I’m going to have to try that next. Have you ever tried it?

When I finally told the fam that I put sour cream in the mashed potatoes they were shocked. My youngest son kept asking why the potatoes tasted so good and not sour. I had to laugh at that. I am so happy that these creamy and quick-to-make mashed potatoes were such a hit with my family. I know your friends and family will really enjoy them, too!

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Quick Tip: Try adding some real Bacon Bits to these mashed potatoes for a fun addition of flavor.

If You’re On A Diet You May Want To Skip This AMAZING Chicken Recipe

Chicken is a staple meat in my household. My family loves eating it and I love preparing it. With being such a versatile meat, chicken can be incorporated into a variety of recipes.

From baked chicken to chicken casseroles, you can use it in just about anything.  I was just about to prepare a chicken slow cooker meal the other day when I came across this mouthwatering recipe for butter cream chicken over at The Cooking Actress. Plans shifted at that point. I put my trusty slow cooker away for another day and set out to prepare the masterpiece that I saw before me.

Now, if you are on a diet or trying to fit into a pair of pants for a special occasion, you may want to skip over this recipe for now. It’s loaded with fat and calories but they are the good kind! Anyway, all joking aside, this chicken dish is a very fat laden meal. However, it tastes dang delicious and you won’t be sorry that you made it. My husband and kids love this stuff. And guess what? It isn’t all that hard to make! I know you’ll have fun with this one, and don’t forget the napkins!

Recipe and image courtesy of The Cooking Actress.

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Quick Tip: Serve this chicken with any of your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, coleslaw, and baked beans.

Love, Love, LOVE This Soup!

Here up North we are starting to feel the weather change for the colder. Most people say they wouldn’t want the summer to end, but this is my favorite time of year. I love the colder months – the weather gives me a great excuse to cook all of my favorite soups and stews. Not that I can’t make them year round, but I do think fall and winter make these particular meals taste extra delicious!

I’m glad that my whole family enjoys these kind of recipes; we’re having soup about three times a week now! I’ve collected a bunch of super delicious recipes over the years and this vegetable soup is one of them. I like to make a double batch of this – it keeps well in the fridge for a few days (in my opinion, it only gets better) and everyone is going for seconds, anyway!

I’ve tried several veggie soup recipes in the past but the combination of these vegetables is just perfect, if you ask me. The soup is flavorful without any meat at all, but of course you could add some if you’d like. I bet this would taste amazing with some chicken in it, too.

Recipe and image courtesy of The Washington Post.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6 servings. Maybe less, if you love it as much as I do!

Bet You’ve Never Tried Pork Chops This Way Before!

I love making casseroles with ingredients that you normally wouldn’t make a casserole with. However, this isn’t your ordinary casserole. In fact, some of you might even say it’s not a casserole at all. I think it’s a casserole but that’s just me. I found this over at Savory Moments and I thought it looked absolutely delightful. So, I just had to give it a go. And I’m so glad I did!

This is the perfect way to make pork chops when you want exceptionally delicious flavor. It is a very easy one pot meal and you can double the ingredients if you’re making this for more than two people. Sauerkraut is the perfect match for those juicy pork chops – to switch things up a little you could use sausage instead of chops!

I like to serve this casserole with a dollop of sour cream and some homemade dinner rolls. It makes the perfect, comforting meal on a cold fall or winter night! Be careful when making this, though – the wonderful aromas might bring the neighbors at your door!

Recipe and image courtesy of Savory Moments.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 2 servings.