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Ginger Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bisque with Smoked Paprika Pecans
Appetizer Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Soup

Ginger Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bisque with Smoked Paprika Pecans

Ginger Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bisque With Smoked Paprika Pecans is a delicious blend of autumnal flavors and makes an ideal start to the holiday meals. But why limit it to a special occasion, this soup is perfect on its own! Guys! You are not going to believe this, but I just heard the first Christmas song of the year on the radio!! WHAAAAT?! Already? Do they not …

Beef and Gnocchi Stew
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish One-Pot Meals Slow Cooked Soup

Beef and Gnocchi Stew

Beef stew gets a makeover with gnocchi! This Beef and Gnocchi Stew is a hearty and comforting meal that your entire family will love! One of the best jobs I have ever had was as an usher at a concert arena after I graduated from high school. I continued to work there every summer while attending college. It was a fun job with lasting memories. …

Creamed Hamburger Bread Bowl
Beef Main Dish One-Pot Meals Soup

Creamed Hamburger Bread Bowl

Creamed Hamburger Bread Bowl will satisfy any meat and carb lover’s appetite. It is a bread bowl twist on the beloved creamy hamburger gravy. This version serves the ground beef and creamy white gravy in a mini boule. It is a filling and comforting meal for any night of the week. I hate to admit it, but the unseasonably cool August weather in New England has …

Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish Soup

Cioppino (Seafood Stew)

Cioppino is a comforting and flavorful Italian fish stew. This one is loaded with fish, shrimp, scallops, and mussels. Serve with a crusty bread to mop up the thick, savory broth. #SoupSundayCollab  Well friends, it’s Labor Day weekend and that means we have come to the unofficial end of the summer season. Waah waah! I’ll have to take my turtlenecks out of storage soon, as cold …

Thai Coconut Soup
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish One-Pot Meals Soup

Thai Coconut Soup

This Thai Coconut Soup is simple yet flavorful. Coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, ginger, lemongrass, lime juice,  sugar,  and fish sauce work in unison to provide subtle yet sophisticated flavors. So, I worked on this recipe to the point where I am finally confident in sharing it with the rest of the world. One of my daycare parents asked if I would make a Thai Coconut …

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta Pork Soup

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …

Bread Bowl Hamburger Stew
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Soup

Bread Bowl Hamburger Stew

This updated take on my grandma’s hamburger stew is served in a bread bowl. Ground beef and fresh vegetables in a thick savory broth make this stew a hearty and comforting meal. My mother did all of the cooking in our home when I was growing up. With five children, if she wasn’t cooking, she was cleaning, and if she wasn’t cleaning, she was cooking. In …

Healthy Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Light and Healthy Main Dish One-Pot Meals Soup

Healthy Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup

This Healthy Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup is delicious and nutritious. The meatballs contain hidden veggies. The soup is packed with kale, vegetables, and just enough pasta to satisfy the carb craving. When I find myself upgrading to my loose jeans, it’s time to work my way back to my “skinny” jeans. And it’s time to add this soup to my diet. The intent is …

Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Light and Healthy Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta Soup

Minestrone Soup with High Fiber Pasta

Minestrone soup made with ground beef, high fiber pasta, and loads of vegetables is a filling and comforting meal.  I don’t know about you, but my holiday diet was seriously lacking in nutritiously prepared fruits and vegetables. What I did have was laden with lots of sugar and/or butter. It’s time for something that will get me back on the right track. My minestrone soup …