Soups & Stews

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Chicken Stock

You hear it all the time on those cooking shows.  “Use homemade broth or stock! But if you don’t have it, store bought is good, too.”
Do you know the difference between broth and stock?  Broth comes from the meat boiled in seasoned water.  Stock comes from the bones boiled in seasoned water.   And yes, there [...]

19Dec2007 | Jill | 2 comments | Continued
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Creamy Potato Soup

This is the BEST POTATO SOUP I have ever made.  Traditionally, I use bacon and the drippings in the recipe, but this time I left it out. 
I made this soup because both my kiddos are under the weather.  Something creamy, warm, and simple, full of nutrition but not heavy on the tummy was just what [...]

4Dec2007 | Jill | 2 comments | Continued
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Texas Chicken Chili

I haven’t made this recipe in a very long while.  Honestly, I forgot all about it.  I found the original recipe, Arizona Chicken Chili, off the back of a can of corn, many, many years ago.  But seeing how I don’t live in Arizona, I live in Texas.  I’m calling my version, Texas Chicken Chili.
HERE’S [...]

3Dec2007 | Jill | 2 comments | Continued
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

My family has been under the weather this past week.  You know, it’s one thing for me to feel yucky, it’s a real bummer to see my kids and husband feeling low.  I wanted to make them feel better, give them something soothing, warm, creamy and full of goodness.  So, I made chicken noodle soup!
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13Nov2007 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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Beans n’ Cornbread

“Beans, beans, the musical fruit!“
Tuesday night, we had friends over to the house. You remember from the Simple Cocoa Brownies recipe? For dinner, we ate baked ham, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes. I heard that! Yes, I know I served two starches. Half the crowd consisted of children that I [...]

18Oct2007 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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Chicken and Dumplins

There's nothing new under the sun here, but I wanted to share my favorite quick, comfort meal.  The difference between this recipe and the traditional ones is that you will be eating in about 35 minutes!
This recipe will use all that broth you saved from making your own precooked chicken.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED

1.5-2 qts. [...]

1Aug2007 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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McKeever Tribe Chili, v.1.0

McKeever Tribe Chili, v.1.0
This is a fast chili recipe that tastes like it’s been stewing all afternoon.

1pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 (6oz.) can of Tomato Paste
5 (6oz.) can water
1½ tablespoon Masa Harina
¾ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoon salt
1 can Ranch Beans, drained
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4Jul2007 | Jill | 0 comments | Continued
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