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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham

Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham is a classic version of this hearty soup on fast forward.  All the flavors of classic split pea soup with a fraction of the cooking time, thanks to the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
Smoked ham hock gives this soup incredible flavor, while crispy cubes of diced ham serve as the perfect garnish for this delicious, comforting soup. 

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Easy Lentil Soup Recipe

This easy lentil soup recipe will have dinner on the table with little effort. If you are a soup lover like me, you’ll want to save this easy recipe for those evenings when a bowl of soup makes the perfect supper.

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This easy lentil soup is perfect for beginner cooks and for those of us who are “seasoned” as well

Lentil soup is a classic for a reason. It is an easy soup to make, it requires a bit of chopping and not much else. It’s full of vegetables and it is delicious. This soup is filling and satisfying, but does not leave you feeling heavy. 

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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup is the epitome of the “cure all soup”. It is comforting and delicious, it reminds us of childhood, it is what we crave when we’re under the weather and knowing how to make a good pot of soup from scratch is a good skill to have in your arsenal.  Once you master the basics of making a good pot of soup, it opens up infinite possibilities to all of the variations you can make.

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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade chicken noodle soup isn’t exactly groundbreaking, earth-shattering, cutting-edge haute cuisine, but something everyone should have in their arsenal.  When it’s good,  it’s really good and it possesses inexplicable magic.  A good bowl of classic chicken noodle soup can make you feel so much better when you’re not feeling your best.  It satisfies your soul and can warm you to the core on a bone-chilling day.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 85

The weekly menu plan is back with some lighter fare after a week of eating All The Carbs.  The holiday season is in full swing now and we are looking forward to all of the parties, baking and merriment!  I will be starting all of my baking next week, starting with those shortbread cookies pictured below. They are unbelievably delicious.

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Week 85 Collage

Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will be delivered to your email. It consists of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plan features quick and easy recipes. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead.

Make sure you are subscribed so you never miss a recipe! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

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Slow Cooker Chipotle Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Turkey pumpkin chili is a great fall dinner that can be made in the slow cooker. Chili is one of my favorite cool weather meals and since it’s fall, pumpkin is everywhere! I like pumpkin bread as much as the next girl, but pumpkin isn’t only for sweet recipes. It can transform a bowl of chili into something wonderfully creamy and flavorful.

This chili is made without tomatoes, so it’s a bit different from your normal chili. We like it so much that it just might give my Simple Turkey Chili a run for its money.
TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI

Slow cooker meals are great for those days when you want something comforting, but you don’t really have time to stand in front of the stove. This chili recipe is perfect for days like that. Plus, it give the chili time to develop all of the wonderful flavors going on in there.

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Potato Corn Chowder with Bacon

potato corn chowderPotato Corn Chowder with Bacon is sponsored by Sprout’s Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.  As always, all opinions, recipes and photos are my own.

 

Potato Corn Chowder with Bacon and Leeks is one of my go to soup recipes when it starts to feel like fall.  It’s a thick, comforting soup that’s simple to make and it fills you up without feeling too heavy.  One of the benefits of  big batch cooking is, you guessed it, leftovers.  This is the time of  year when schedules gets really hectic and being able to come home and heat up a bowl of chowder is a life-saver.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan – Week 46

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu
Welcome back to the Dinner Divas Weekly Menu.  We have so many delicious dinners this week, I don’t even know where to start.  So, let’s just get to it.

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Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 34

Dinner Divas Week 34
Welcome back to Dinner Divas! This week, we are back to focusing on quick and seasonal dinners for your family.  Whether your family consist of two or ten, you will find easy, mostly good for you meals here.
Make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss a single recipe!

Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 27

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 27 | Pook's Pantry
Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan is back with the flavors of fall. From soup to casseroles and even chicken wings that would be perfect for game day, we’ve got it all. Planning your menu doesn’t have to be a chore, let us handle it. We hope you love this week’s offerings as much as we do!

Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new meal plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

ON THE MENU:

First up this week is my WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP.  I made crispy vegetable “croutons” as a garnish to give it some texture.  This soup is fancy enough for holidays or company, but it’s a snap to make!

Next this week is Slow Cooker BBQ Pork from Comfortably Domestic.  Perfect for a Tuesday.  I always find that they are harder for me than Mondays.

Our midweek meal is Ballymaloe Irish Stew from Pastry Chef Online.  Perfect for cool winter evenings.

Girl in the Little Red Kitchen has Kung Pao Chicken Wings this week.  I am absolutely making these. They look amazing!

Finally, we end the week with this Sausage and Spaghetti Bake from The Chef Next Door.  Casseroles are perfect for the end of the week when your energy is depleted.

Now, we’re on to the extras.  This week, there is a gorgeous fall salad and a sweet treat!  Let’s get to it.

Autumn Panzanella Salad from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen is absolutely perfect.  It is beautiful, full of in season veggies and so delicious.

Last, but not least, we have The Best Quick Hot Fudge Sauce from Pastry Chef Online.  I want to pour this on everything.

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you try some of the recipes this week.  If you do, don’t forget to snap a pic and tag @pookspantry on Facebook or Instagram!

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