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Easy soup recipes for dinner

December 10, 2019

Homemade soup is my dinner go to. When I can’t figure out what I want to eat, I know that I have lots of easy soup recipes for dinner that I can make in about 30 minutes. I am a soup lover, I can eat it no matter the weather. One of our all time favorites is this easy lentil soup recipe. I make this at least every other month and it never goes to waste.

For me, food in bowls is pure comfort. There is something about holding a warm bowl of food, inhaling it’s goodness and leaning over it to dig in. And a good bowl of soup is like a hug for your insides.

Whether you are looking for vegetarian soup recipes for dinner, chicken soup recipes for dinner or hearty soup recipes for dinner, you will find it here.

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Corvina with Butter and Herbs

December 7, 2019

Corvina with butter and herbs is the best baked corvina recipe and it couldn’t be easier. Mild corvina fish is topped with a compound herb butter and baked in the oven. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a healthy and fast weeknight dinner. Try this Corvina with Tomatoes and Olives for a delicious Mediterranean-style fish.

Corvina with butter and herbs is a delicious way to eat fish. This is a great recipe for people who don’t like “fishy-tasting” fish, as corvina is very mild. It is fancy enough for guests, but quick and easy enough for busy weeknights.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan 138

December 6, 2019

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the first dinner divas weekly meal plan of December. We’re gearing up for holiday baking. As you’ll see, we have two delicious desserts this week that are full of holiday flavors. I for one, can’t wait for all of the Christmas cookies that will be baked and eaten in the next few weeks.

Each week, the dinner divas strive to create a menu plan that will help you get dinner on the table. We feature recipes that are family-friendly, not too time-consuming or difficult and delicious.

We hope that this helps you, as you are planning your menus for the week ahead, to get inspired, to get in the kitchen and cook a few new recipes and most of all, to have fun doing it.

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Almond Biscotti with Golden Raisins

December 4, 2019

Biscotti studded with amaretto-soaked golden raisins and slivered almonds are the perfect addition to your holiday baking list. They are perfect for cookie exchanges and they hold up really well when shipping to far away friends and family. If you are a biscotti lover, try this gingerbread biscotti too!

I’m not a huge fan of raisins, but golden raisins are another story. Their flavor is milder and fruitier than regular raisins, making them an excellent choice for both baking and cooking. Paired with toasted almonds, this biscotti is full of flavor.

Because this recipe has a bit of liquid, fruit and butter, it is less dry than most biscotti. It is still very crunchy, but one thing it is most decidedly not, is dry. I sprinkled the top with a mixture of coarse sugar and flake sea salt for extra crunch.

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Old Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

December 2, 2019

Gingerbread is one of the classic flavors of the holiday season. An old fashioned gingerbread loaf is a perfect dessert to have on hand when friends and family come to visit. For me, anything gingerbread is welcome and this classic gingerbread cake is something I bake every year and it goes perfectly with a strong cup of tea.

I made a maple bourbon glaze to coat the gingerbread, which really complements the spices used. You can swap bourbon for a splash of milk to keep the glaze kid-friendly, if you’ll be serving it to the whole family.

The combination of spices that make up gingerbread are the flavors of Christmas. There is something about the blend of cloves, ginger, cinnamon and molasses that fills the house with a warm cozy feeling like nothing else can. These gingerbread biscotti are quickly becoming a new favorite in our house for that reason and also because they are delicious dipped into strong coffee.

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Fresh Cranberry Chutney

November 25, 2019

Cranberry chutney is a sweet and sour condiment made with fresh cranberries, onions, ginger and orange zest. It is a great topping for crostini as an appetizer, but is also delicious on baked chicken. If you love the combination of cranberries and orange, try this Cranberry Orange Upside Down Cake. For even more cranberry goodness, this Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad is one of our go-to lunches.

This recipe for cranberry chutney makes 4 cups (or 1 quart), so it is perfect for gifting to friends and neighbors. Tie a pretty ribbon around a glass jar and take some with you as a hostess gift for holiday parties.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan 136

November 22, 2019

Welcome back to another Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan! This week, we are focused on comfort food. We have pizza and chili, plus a boozy treat! Thanksgiving is only a handful of days away, so we’ve also included a couple of recipes for your holiday table. A staple in our house is this easy 5 ingredient corn casserole. It is everyone’s favorite and it is super simple.

The week of thanksgiving can get a little hectic, amiright?! Getting a jump on things can be critical to a successful holiday dinner. Planning ahead can make all the difference between feeling like everything is under control and feeling like you’re running around with your hair on fire.

So, make a pizza or a pot of chili, roll a few rum balls, then take some notes on how to freeze pies for later and how to make the cheesiest, most delicious mashed potatoes you’ll ever eat.

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Potato Spinach Casserole

November 19, 2019

Cheesy Mashed Potato Spinach Casserole is perfect for your holiday table. Mashed potatoes combined with parmesan cheese, onions, garlic and spinach make this casserole extra delicious! If you really want to up your mashed potato game, try this aligot recipe for the cheesiest mashed potatoes you’ll ever eat.

Generally speaking, I’m a mashed potato purist. I love butter, cream and a hefty pinch of salt in my mashed potatoes. But, every now and then I get out of my own way and try something new. I’m glad I did because this potato spinach casserole is delicious.

It is creamy and cheesy, but not overpoweringly so, and because it has spinach, I feel a little better about the cream and cheese.

This recipe for potato spinach casserole is sponsored by my friends at Idaho® Potato. I am so pleased to work with them. As always, all opinions, recipe and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.

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Dinner Divas Meal Plan: Week 135

November 15, 2019

Most of us find ourselves in a dinner rut at least once in awhile, which is why I created the Dinner Divas Meal Plan. Each week, we put together a menu plan that will hopefully help you get dinner on the table without too much fuss and gives you a little inspiration for planning meal time. Get ready to make your shopping list, we have so many delicious meals this week. Looking for something from a past menu? You can find all of the Dinner Divas menus here.

On the menu this week, and every week, the dinner divas are bringing you delicious weeknight dinners and plus two bonus recipes!

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, can you believe it? This week’s menu is full of seasonal flavors and recipes that will be right at home on your holiday table.

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Slow Cooker Bacon Jam Recipe

November 12, 2019

Slow cooker bacon jam is the perfect mix of salty and sweet. It makes a great topping for a bagel and is absolutely delectable when paired with an egg. Make a batch of this slow cooker bacon jam for gift-giving this holiday season for all of your bacon-loving friends! If you really want to gild the lily, consider swapping out the sausage for bacon jam in this breakfast casserole.

I am an unapologetic lover of all things bacon. I’ve made this jam a handful of times and it each time it disappears before I know what happened. Everyone who tastes it, loves it.

This bacon jam makes a great homemade gift in pretty glass jars tied up with ribbon. It also makes a delicious crostini topping for holiday parties.

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