Salmon Chowder

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Full of flavorful vegetables, this chowder can serve as comfort food or a first course for a fancy dinner party. This luxurious chowder is lightened by using evaporated skim milk instead of cream, but the dish is plenty rich. Tip: If you’re making this on a budget, consider using frozen salmon to save money.

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Moroccan Lentil Stew

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This stew and its mild curry sauce will warm you on a cold winter night. Serve with a whole grain roll or flatbread and enjoy your new favorite comfort food.

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Easy Leftover Turkey Chili

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Chili is a filling, cost-effective meal for any family dinner. While chili tends to be a complex dish that cooks for hours, this recipe is designed to come together with minimal time and effort using leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving turkey. Tip: Add zip to this chili with the addition of a jalapeño or two. […]

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Creole Black-Eyed Peas

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Spice up your fiber intake with these creole-style peas. Keep your eye on this as it simmers for 2 hours.  You may need to add water to keep the peas from drying out. It’s worth the wait and the effort.

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Creamy Wild Rice Soup

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The creamy base for this soup is a pureed mix of leeks, celery, potatoes, and parsnips. This provides incredible flavor and texture without relying on cream. The cooked rice is added after pureeing to provide some contrasting texture for excellent mouthfeel. Tip: Make this dish with leftover rice from a previous meal for speedier prep.

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Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew

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Chicken, sweet potatoes, rosemary, and garlic…is your mouth watering yet? It should be. With the help of your trusty slow cooker, this rich, hearty stew could not be easier.

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Beef Stew with Fennel & Shallots

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The fennel adds a mild licorice layer of flavor background to this hearty stew. Rich with the flavors and textures of pearl onions and mushrooms, this robust stew takes your standard beef stew up a notch.

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10 Minute Corn Chowder

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Corn chowder doesn’t need to be complicated to be comforting. You’ll find this simple recipe to be quick and perfect for a cozy winter night. Tip: Adding raw potatoes would increase the cooking time substantially, but if you have leftover roasted or baked potatoes, you can cube them and toss them in.

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