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Soups & Stews

Slow-simmered bowls that fill the kitchen with good smells.

Bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup
50 min Serves 6

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Tender chicken, carrots, celery and egg noodles in a savory broth.

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Beef and barley stew
2 hr 15 min Serves 6

Beef and Barley Stew

Hearty beef, pearl barley and vegetables simmered until tender.

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Vegetable minestrone soup
1 hr Serves 6

Garden Vegetable Minestrone

Tomatoes, beans, vegetables and small pasta in one comforting pot.

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Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup
30 min Serves 6

Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup

A thick, creamy potato soup with sharp Wisconsin cheddar and fresh chives.

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Comfort Classics

Family-style dinners worth slowing down for.

Roast chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans
1 hr 45 min Serves 6

Sunday Roast Chicken with Gravy

Herb-roasted chicken with simple pan gravy.

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Classic Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
3 hr Serves 6

Classic Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

A fork-tender chuck roast braised with carrots, potatoes and onions.

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Easy Weeknight Dinners

Simple meals with short ingredient lists and fewer dishes to wash.

Lemon herb chicken thighs with potatoes in a skillet
50 min Serves 4

Lemon Herb Skillet Chicken and Potatoes

A one-pan dinner with crisp chicken thighs and golden potatoes.

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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
1 hr Serves 6

Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

A one-dish dinner with chicken, rice, broccoli and melted cheddar.

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Baking & Desserts

Pies, cakes and sweet treats for gatherings and quiet afternoons.

Lattice apple pie with a slice on a plate
1 hr 50 min Serves 8

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

Flaky double crust with cinnamon-spiced apples.

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Old-Fashioned Banana Bread
55 min Serves 10 slices

Old-Fashioned Banana Bread

A moist, simple banana bread made with very ripe bananas.

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Seasonal Favorites

Recipes built around what is fresh at the market.

Basket of autumn vegetables and apples
55 min Serves 6

Maple Roasted Autumn Vegetables

Carrots, squash and apples roasted until golden and lightly sweet.

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Apple Cranberry Crisp
45 min Serves 8

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Cinnamon apples and tart cranberries under a buttery oat topping.

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