Soups And Stews For Autumn

Beef Stew with Green Peas

With the weather turning cooler and fall officially in full swing, it's time to pull out the comfort and hearty recipes to keep your family full and warm! Stews, Soups and Dumplings are a nice way to start off autumn!

Amish Chicken Noodle Soup

Frugal Hamburger Soup

Chicken & Dumplings

Italian Bread

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Happy New Year 2013!

How's your new year going so far? We're only three days in to it, but I have a great feeling about this year. Do you have any new year's resolutions made? One of mine is to get more adventurous in the kitchen and try new things.

So in the spirit of adventure and resolutions, I found some interesting looking recipes with enticing names for you and I to try out. If you decide to give one of these recipes a go, consider taking a few pictures and sharing them with me. I'll feature them on Facebook, here on the blog or even on site on the recipe page.

Hobo Dinner

Green Rice

Mandarin Lettuce Salad

Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup

Mimi's Sticky Chicken

So be brave, get your kitchen adventure for 2013 started and enjoy the food! Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite new recipe for 2013 or visit Annie's Recipes for more adventurous and inspiring recipe ideas!

All Souped Up for Christmas!

Outside my front door the wind is blowing and howling and gusting and wreaking havoc with my trash bins! One trip to the mail box and I am chilled to the bone. So it has me pondering life's great question: What's for dinner? Soup!

With all hurry and scurry and flurries leading up to Christmas, who has time to make a huge detailed dinner every evening the next few nights. You'll busy wrapping, laughing and merry-making. So keep dinner simple. Make soup. I've gathered a few of my favorites to make it just that much easier on you! Enjoy.

Beef Stew

Chicken & Dumplings

Crock Pot Chili

Crock Pot Goulash

Crock Pot Potato Soup

Whether it's snowing or blowing in your neck of the woods you and your family will appreciate a warm, filling soup or stew this evening! Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite hearty soup or stew recipe or visit Annie's Recipes for more soup ideas!

Happy National Chili Month!

Chili

I admit, I had no idea there was such a thing as National Chili Month. But if we are going to have one, it makes sense that it happens in October. With the temperature dropping and evenings getting chilly, it is the perfect time for Chili!

I've put together a few delicious and interesting chili recipes for you to try in order to celebrate National Chili Month! Enjoy!

Chili Cheese Rice

Chili Corn Casserole

Chili Enchilada Casserole

Chili Quiches

Chili Verde

Which ever chili recipe you decide to make, do it with gusto! And if you aren't in to traditional chili, we've got plenty of other recipes for you over at our Chili page. Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite chili recipe or visit Annie's Recipes for other other delicious dishes to try!

Easy Peasy Back To School Dinners!

If back to school shopping, team practices and managing homework again has you swamped, let us help you with some easy dinner recipes. I've collected some simple recipes that are easy on your wallet and easy on your time. They may be modest meals but these family friendly dinners are tasty and filling, keeping everyone fueled and full for back to school success.

Crock Pot 7-Up Roast

Our Crock Pot 7-Up Roast is a delicious twist on a reliable go-to slow cooker meal that won't disappoint.

Easy Chicken Tacos

The Easy Chicken Tacos are just like they sound - delectable chicken tacos made easy and quick.

Frugal Hamburger Soup

Don't let our Frugal Hamburger Soup fool you. It may have humble beginnings but the taste is savory.

Crock Pot Swiss Tenderloin

Another slow cooker friend - try our Crock Pot Swiss Tenderloin to level up your evening family time.

Spaghetti Pie

Last but not least, our Spaghetti Pie recipe delivers on easy prep and cooking and mouthwatering taste.

Don't let the back to school hustle and bustle stump your evening meal. Bring your family together and try one of our reliable recipes. Connect with us on Facebook or visit Annie's Recipes for more easy peasy dinner ideas!

The Amish Are Back!

Amish Baked Chicken

...And they brought some tasty dinner ideas with them!  So what makes a main course recipe Amish?  (Keep in mind I am not an expert.)  From my experience, their recipes include simple ingredients that pack a wallop of punch when it comes to flavor and satisfaction.

Amish Chicken Casserole

Whether you try the Amish Baked Chicken or the Amish Chicken Casserole, you will find the Amish know how to fix chicken!  Both recipes are simple to prepare and even easier to enjoy.

Amish Chicken Noodle Soup

If you finding yourself craving a warm and filling comfort food, try the Amish Chicken Noodle Soup.  Again, it features simple ingredients that come together to create a rich and hearty soup.

Amish Steak

And...I didn't forget the steak lovers!  This Amish Steak recipe combines cream of mushroom soup with a meatloaf mixture to create a dinner entree that is sure to become a favorite and go-to recipe at your house.

Enjoy our Amish dinner recipes!  We love feedback and photos so be sure to send us both!

Banana Buttermilk Cake review and new recipes

If you like banana bread you'll like this cake too. It's easy, tasty and, well... pretty average. It's good, don't get me wrong, and none of it went to waste, but I prefer a fluffier cake with more spices. That's not to say you couldn't doctor this recipe up! The nice thing about this particular recipe is it's easy and fairly fuss-free.

Get the recipe for this banana buttermilk cake here

We've added some more new recipes for you to try! Be sure to check them out and let us know if you make any. :)


New recipes:
Amish Steak
Beef Carbonnade - delicious, already tried this, picture included
Grilled Fruit Sundaes
Grilled Raspberry-Peach Chicken
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup

January is National Soup Month

January is National Soup Month! Seems fitting doesn't it? Soup warms you up, so it's great for cold weather. Clear soups are ideal when you are sick, which seems to come along with that cold weather! Soup is also a comfort food, can be prepared ahead of time and frozen, or cooked conveniently in the crock pot so that you come home to a warm meal.

To celebrate National Soup Month, be sure to add some of these wonderful recipes to your menu plans this month. Just click the recipe name to access a printable version!

Amish Chicken Corn Soup
Chicken and Rice Soup
Chili Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Lentil Soup
Old Fashioned Bean Soup
Wild Rice Cheese Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup



Soup Tips
by Amanda Formaro

Soup is comfort food, but it's also a hearty and inexpensive meal that can be prepared ahead of time and frozen, or cooked conveniently in the crock pot so that you come home to a warm meal. Here are some great tips for your next pot of delicious soup.

Too Much Salt
If you've accidentally become too overzealous with the salt shaker, all is not lost. Simply place a raw potato into the pan and simmer it in the soup for about 15 minutes. The potato will absorb the extra salt.

Thicken It Up
If you would like to thicken your soup, add a bit of instant mashed potato flakes to the simmering soup. Mix thoroughly. Another great option is to add pureed cooked vegetables, such as carrots or peas.


Flavoring Stock
Ever wondered about those inexpensive packages in the meat department? Pork neck bones, beef bones and ham hocks are ideal for flavoring stocks and soups. Pork neck bones are idea for hearty bean soup, as are ham hocks. ham hocks are also available smoked, adding a deeper element of flavor. Skim the foam after bringing liquid and bones to a boil, remove the bones, strain the sock into a separate container, then refrigerate for several hours. After refrigeration, remove the fat layer from the top and use the remaining stock in your soup.


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Need a salad to go with that soup? We've added these new recipes:


Sunday Supper Salad
Swiss Cheese Salad

More Salad Recipes
More Soup Recipes


See you next week!

~ Amanda

Old Fashioned Bean Soup

Today's recipe is...

Old Fashioned Bean Soup

1 1/2 cups navy beans
Salt and pepper
3 cups toasted bread cubes
2 quarts milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup cream

Soak beans and cook until soft
Add milk and butter, salt and pepper
Bring almost to a boil; and just before serving add cream and pour over bread cubes.
Serves 8

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French Onion Soup

Today's recipe is...

French Onion Soup

2 medium-sized onions
2 ounces butter
1 quart of soup stock or milk
5 slices of bread
1/4 cup grated sharp cheese
salt and pepper

Chop onions fine and fry in butter until brown
Add boiling soup stock or milk, and season.
When soup is ready to serve, add toasted bread cubes and grated cheese.
Serves 4.


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Crockpot Potato Soup

Today's recipe is...

Crockpot Potato Soup

6 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
5 to 6 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup flour

Mix all ingredients well in slow cooker. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours.

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Minestrone Soup

Today's recipe is...

Minestrone Soup

1 c. diced ham
1 lb. corn chickpeas
1/2 c. minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach
10 oz. can tomatoes
1 med. potato, diced
2 tbsp. parsley
1 qt. chicken broth
1/2 c. elbow macaroni
Grated Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients except macaroni and cheese in "crockpot" cooker. Add water if chicken broth does not cover. Cook on high 1 hour, then switch to low 6-8 hours. Or cook on automatic 5-6 hours. One half hour before stirring, add macaroni. Serve soup generously sprinkled with cheese. Serves 6

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Meatball Soup

For today's recipe, we highly recommend pairing it with our Homemade Italian Bread, link found at the end of the recipe :)

Meatball Soup

MEATBALLS
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
1 egg, beaten
3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. bread crumbs
4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. parsley

SOUP
1 can condensed beef broth or 2 c. hot water and bouillon cubes
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 envelope. onion soup
2 c. raw carrot slices
1/4 c. each chopped celery tops and parsley
4 tsp. each pepper, basil and oregano
1 bay leaf

Make meatballs. Mix all ingredients except butter, mix lightly and shape into 24 meatballs. In 5 quart Dutch oven, heat butter, saute meatballs (single layer at a time) until browned. Drain off fat and set meatballs aside. In same pan combine 2 cups water, broth, tomatoes, onion soup mix, carrots, celery, parsley, pepper, basil, oregano and bay leaf and bring to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer covered, stirring occasionally to break up tomatoes. Cook 30 minutes. Add meatballs and simmer another 30 minutes. Delicious with hot bread.

try our Homemade Italian Bread!

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