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This savory dish is perfect for a special dinner for two. Goes well with a fresh loaf of garlic bread!

This is a very basic beef stew. It’s easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. While there are hundreds of variations of this traditional recipe, it’s hard to improve on this version’s savory and comforting goodness.

Hubbard Squash Soup recipe

Make-ahead breakfast casserole that's perfect for Sunday brunch or breakfast. Most breakfast casseroles are huge amounts, this one has been scaled to make just two hearty servings so you can enjoy it anytime.

"Pudding and whipped topping -- the perfect combination for this yummy no-bake, cold and creamy pie."

Under the gooey melted provolone of the original version you get from Applebee's is a unique round crouton that's made from bread similar to a hamburger bun. So that's exactly what we use in copycat version of the recipe.

Creamy, sweet and delicious. It's worth making your own creamed corn instead of getting it from a can.

Quick, easy and delicious salad, and everyone loves it.

As I do not own a bread machine, I adapted this recipe to make in my KitchenAid stand mixer using the dough hook. I kept the igredients basically the same, with the exception of adding 1 1/2 Tbs. honey. I baked it in a 9" x 5" loaf pan.

Everyone will love this rustic country dish of creamy leek and potato soup cooked in a pressure cooker.

Very warm and filling. Lots of mushroom flavor and the barley was tender and plump. I used a bit of olive oil to sauté the veggies along with a healthy dose of garlic. Easy to make with easy to find ingredients, perfect for a cool fall or winter day.

Didn't have marsala so I made a quick red-wine pan sauce using shallots, red wine and a bit of chicken stock and was able to use the brown bits in the skillet and added a touch of butter for a bit of sheen. Also I seasoned the chicken breasts with salt and pepper as well as the spinach with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Very colorful and tasty.

Boneless beef short ribs, slow braised in a small crockpot (or pot if desired) perfectly sized for two servings.

The flavor was amazing, the aroma during the cooking filled up our entire house. We used chicken broth instead of beef broth and water, and it made a very tasty base for the soup. A few slices of good bread was all we served with this soup. YUM!

A simple and hearty soup that's perfect for a rainy day or a cold winter night.

I love rhubarb and I always have it on hand in the freezer, makes great jam and each new season I raid the garden and stock up. This recipe is a favorite, given to me by my husband's Aunt, a long time ago. Hope you try it!