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HEARTY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE STEW

Hearty Chicken Vegetable Stew

This Hearty Chicken Vegetable Stew has tender pieces of chicken simmer with potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas, and creamy cannellini beans in a rich, savory broth.This Hearty Chicken Vegetable Stew is the kind of old-fashioned comfort food that makes a cold day feel a little better. Tender pieces of chicken simmer with potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, peas, and creamy cannellini beans in a rich, savory broth.

It is thick, hearty, and filling enough to serve as a complete meal, especially with warm homemade biscuits or crusty bread on the side.

What I especially love about this chicken stew is that it can be made earlier in the day. Letting it sit for a few hours gives the flavors time to blend, and it reheats beautifully when you are ready to serve it. Continue reading HEARTY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE STEW

GOURMET HAM AND CHEESE PARTY RING

This is a sponsored post in which I received product samples from Frick’s Quality Meats  to create an original recipe and blog post for the Blogger Challenge Contest. All opinions are my 100% my own. #fricks #smokedmeats #itsfrickingood

GOURMET HAM AND CHEESE PARTY           RING

Gourmet Ham and Cheese Party Ring is perfect for any get together. A giant sandwich loaf filled with ham, cheeses, and veggies.Gourmet Ham and Cheese Party Ring

This Gourmet  Ham and Cheese Party Ring is such an easy recipe to put together, looks impressive, and is perfect for any gathering. It is loaded with ham, cheeses, and veggies. Continue reading GOURMET HAM AND CHEESE PARTY RING

HAM-BRIE-ASPARAGUS PINWHEELS

This is a sponsored post in which I received product samples from Frick’s Quality Meats  to create an original recipe and blog post for the Blogger Challenge Contest. All opinions are my 100% my own. #fricks #smokedmeats #itsfrickingood

Ham-Brie-Asparagus Pinwheels are an easy appetizer with these ingredients baked in a crescent dough. They have a spread of honey mustard and warm, melted cheese. Ham-Brie-Asparagus Pinwheels

These Ham-Brie-Asparagus Pinwheels are an easy to make appetizer that can be served for any occasion.  They will be served as one of my Thanksgiving appetizers. Continue reading HAM-BRIE-ASPARAGUS PINWHEELS

PIMENTO BACON MACARONI SALAD

Pimento Bacon Macaroni Salad is the perfect southern style dish with a pimento cheese base, bacon, and a touch of heat from the jalapenos.

Pimento Bacon Macaroni Salad

This Pimento Bacon Macaroni Salad is a creamy, flavorful side dish with a delicious Southern twist. Made with a rich pimento cheese-style dressing, crispy bacon, and a touch of heat from jalapeños, this macaroni salad is always a standout at any cookout or holiday gathering.

Our family loves every kind of side dish at a cookout. With such a large family, every gathering turns into a full spread of favorites. Each year, I like to bring something new along with the classics, and this Pimento Bacon Macaroni Salad has quickly become one of those recipes that gets requested again and again. Continue reading PIMENTO BACON MACARONI SALAD

CARAMEL PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

These Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are a basic chocolate chip recipe with the addition of caramel baking chips and pecan pieces. A soft center cookie with a toffee taste.

Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie. They are soft and buttery, filled with milk chocolate chips, caramel morsels, and chopped pecans. As they bake, the caramel and chocolate melt into the cookie, creating a rich, almost toffee-like flavor.

If you love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, these cookies are hard to resist. They are especially good for holiday cookie trays, cookie exchanges, and making ahead for the freezer.

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