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Unlike a basic chicken soup, Tuscan Vegetable Chicken Stew leans into Italian flavors and texture. Onion, garlic, carrots, and celery are sautéed in a mix of butter and olive oil until tender, then zucchini and red bell pepper are added for color and sweetness. Flour is sprinkled over the vegetables to make a quick roux, … Read more

Traditional Brunswick Stew has its roots in the American South, where it originally used whatever game was on hand, like squirrel or rabbit, plus vegetables and beans in a tomato base. Modern versions typically swap the game for smoked or pulled pork and shredded chicken, and layer in corn, lima beans, potatoes, and tomatoes, then … Read more

Most classic bean stews start by sautéing onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until they’re soft and sweet, then layering in garlic, tomato paste, and dried herbs or spices to build flavor. Canned or cooked beans (often a mix of cannellini, kidney, and pinto or other varieties) are added along with broth and tomatoes, … Read more

Most Cowboy Stew recipes start with browning bacon and smoked sausage to lay down a smoky, savory base, then cooking ground beef, onions, and garlic in the drippings. Chili powder, cumin, and sometimes smoked paprika or garlic powder are stirred in to toast briefly before beans, corn, tomatoes (often Rotel with green chilies), potatoes, and … Read more

Most slow cooker short rib recipes follow the same pattern: season and sear the short ribs to develop a browned crust, sauté onions, carrots, garlic, and tomato paste in the same pan, then transfer everything to the crockpot with beef broth, wine or another acidic component, herbs, and Worcestershire. The ribs braise on low heat … Read more

Most eggnog fudge recipes follow the same basic idea: sugar, butter, and eggnog are simmered together on the stovetop to make a hot syrup, then that mixture is poured over or cooked with white chocolate and marshmallow crème, which create a smooth, creamy, stable fudge base. Vanilla and nutmeg (and sometimes a hint of rum … Read more

Classic Buffalo sauce started with essentially two ingredients—hot sauce and butter—but most modern homemade versions add a few extras for balance and complexity. A Louisiana‑style cayenne hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot is warmed with melted butter, then sharpened with a splash of white vinegar, deepened with Worcestershire sauce, and rounded out with garlic powder and … Read more

Unlike a traditional flour‑butter‑water pie crust that requires cutting in cold fat and careful handling, a 10 Minute Oreo Pie Crust skips all the fussy steps and leans on ground sandwich cookies and butter. The Oreos (cream filling and all) are crushed into fine crumbs in a food processor or in a bag with a … Read more

Learn how to make the perfect homemade Graham Cracker Crust! It comes together in just 10 minutes with 3 simple ingredients for the right amount of buttery sweetness and crunch! You’ll never buy one from the store again! Graham Cracker Crust Recipe Every baker needs a reliable graham cracker crust recipe to have in their arsenal. This one … Read more