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    Italian Wedding Soup

    Even in our hot Florida weather, this soup always satisfies! I add cooked pasta at the end of the simmering...


    Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

    If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...


    Spicy Split Pea Soup

    I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....


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    Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

    I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....


    Baked Potato Soup

    I found our favorite soup in an unexpected place—a children's cookbook! This creamy comfort food is not only delicious but...


    Cheeseburger Soup with Rice

    I don't have a lot of extra time to spend in the kitchen, so I appreciate that I can cook...


    Chicken Escarole Soup with Meatballs

    This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It...

    Cabbage Soup

    My husband was never too fond of cabbage—until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt....


    Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup

    Mother made this soup when I was a child, and it was always one of my favorites. After 75 years,...


    Sausage Lentil Soup

    I first tasted this wonderful soup at a friend's house. Now it's my favorite, especially on a cool, crisp night....


    Four-Onion Soup

    This mellow, rich-tasting onion soup is such a main-stay for our family that I felt compelled to share the recipe....


    French Onion Soup

    My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy so we appreciate quick and tasty...


    Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn

    When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...


    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup

    I recently started experimenting with new soup recipes, and finally created a rich squash version that omits heavy cream altogether,...


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    Cioppino-Style Soup

    This classic San Fransisco soup makes an easy, healthy and flavorful dinner. I serve it every New Year's Eve, and...

    Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

    The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It's hearty, convenient...


    Homey Chicken Noodle Soup

    Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my...


    Quick Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

    My mother-in-law raves about the chicken and rice soup we serve at our house. I tweaked the recipe several times...


    Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche

    A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...


    Italian Shredded Pork Stew

    Need a warm meal for a chilly night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew that’s brightened with fresh sweet potatoes, kale...


    Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake

    When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...

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    Brownie Torte

    My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...


    Pureed Butternut Squash Soup

    For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...


    Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup

    When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....


    Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

    You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice...


    Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup

    When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had...


    Savory BLT Cheesecake

    Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...