No-Brainer Recipe: Homemade Mac & Cheese

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Pin it Guest post by: from Making Food Eating Food, *photos ©chanelle richardson* So, that box of bright orange powdered-cheese-type-pasta-stuff works in a pinch…but it kinda freaks me out. I mean, is anything found in nature that is actually that colour? Anyway, I came up with a recipe for macaroni and cheese that is just as fast, even more delicious, and (to me) more gratifying. Quick Homemade Mac & Cheese makes enough to feed mom and two hungry smallish kiddos. adjust accordingly.

No-brainer Recipe: Easy Taco Soup

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Pin it During the winter months, I crave soups, chilis and stews.  This past Christmas, my in-laws made taco soup for dinner instead of the traditional holiday menu and I have been craving it again this week.  I finally made a pot on the stovetop last night and it was SO yummy and, of course, easy. (I only do easy, people)

Pantry Recipes: Shrimp Etouffee

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Pin itI have always wanted to try shrimp etouffee, which it turns out is delicious! I love this recipe because it utilizes so many pantry items that most cooks normally have on hand. I also loved that I learned a few new things while reading about Cajun cooking. There are apparently two schools of thought on etouffee. Some believe that it should not have a tomato component, while others say it should. My mom made this for dinner a few weeks back and she went

Pantry Recipes: Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole

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Pin itThis is a comforting, easy little casserole. The filling is similar to one that I use for chicken pot pie. Very quick, buttery, and delicious.

No brainer recipe: Chicken Haystacks

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Pin it Raise your hand if you have heard of Hawaiian Haystacks. Anybody? Well, I bet a few of you have. It is more of a retro dinner and I need you to have an open mind going in to this, the recipe is a little quirky.

Pantry Recipes: Scallop and Bacon Corn Chowder

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Pin itWhile Scallop and Corn Chowder might sound like a fancy recipe, a lot of the ingredients for this chowder come from an average pantry. Onions, potatoes, chicken broth and corn (canned, frozen or fresh) are staples in most kitchens. What I love about the cooking method for this recipe is that  nothing is complicated. You are in and out of the kitchen within the hour. Enjoy with your favorite crusty bread. Scallop and Corn Chowder Makes 4 servings 5 slices bacon 1 1/2 pounds

Kate Kilbane’s Irish Soda Bread

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Pin itGuest post by Sue at My Party of 6. Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day, right?  We wanted to share this fabulous recipe by guest poster, Sue, that you can easily create this St. Patrick’s Day for your family!  Need more St. Patty menu ideas?  Check out Foodily.com and create your very own St. Patrick’s Day menu. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda (make sure it’s a fairly fresh box) 1 cup sugar 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup