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Soups and Sides

Winter Stew

By Mandy · January 1, 2024

It’s cold. It’s windy. It’s snowing. It’s Chicago in January.  It’s the perfect time to get in the kitchen and whip up my Winter Stew! Whether you are experiencing my kind of winter or are lucky enough to live somewhere warm, Winter Stew is a delightful dish to satisfy any type of winter day (or...

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Soups and Sides

Carrot Ginger Soup

By Mandy · June 1, 2023
Carrot Ginger Soup

It’s almost Thanksgiving. To me that means it’s time to scour food magazines, pinterest, instagram — anywhere I can get new, fresh ideas for such a traditional meal. I love the basics but with a twist. So here’s one for you…instead of the traditional butternut squash soup, why not try my Carrot Ginger Soup! It...

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Main Dishes

Chicken Pot Pie

By Mandy · April 26, 2023
Chicken Pot Pie

Talk about an easy dinner!  One pot to clean up and very little prep time to get this Chicken Pot Pie on the dinner table. To me, it’s the perfect solution to a quick, delicious homemade dinner. Some of you may remember the days when you would put a frozen pot pie in the oven...

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Salads and Dressings

Lighter Chicken Salad Dressing

By Mandy · January 27, 2023
Lighter Chicken Salad Dressing

Summertime for me is picnics on the beach, lunch al fresco and light dinners under the stars. My go to dish for any and all of these meals is chicken salad. It’s so versatile, going from a bountiful summer salad, to a grab and go sandwich, to a snack atop a cracker! Its only major...

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