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Best Recipes of 2015

Just One Per Month It's such fun, looking back at a year's new recipes, picking out the favorites. I'm proud of this list, so many good dinner ideas! The standout is Cast Iron Meatloaf , my husband always grins knowing there's tender, flavorful meatloaf for tonight and cold meatloaf sandwiches for tomorrow but me, I'm always in for 2003's Most Useful Recipe of the Year, that's Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas . PS For all who love vegetables, look through my Best Everyday Vegetable Recipes of 2015 at A Veggie Venture, too. A Baker's Dozen of Favorites from All Kitchen Parade's 2003 Recipes including Quick Suppers, Soups, Salads, Sides and Sweets. All Real Food, Made From Scratch & Family-Tested. Mostly Made with Simple Ingredients Relying on Pantry Favorites. Many Budget-Friendly & Weight Watchers-Friendly Recipes, One-Pot Meals, Year-Round Favorites, Seasonal Specialties.

Family Shortbread Recipe

If I were to make just one cookie for Christmas? It's shortbread. In our family, Christmas isn't Christmas without shortbread, spare, simple, ethereal English shortbread. Here I've collected all the family tricks and tips all in one place. Merry Christmas, All. May your season be remembered for kindness and generosity and if you're lucky, a piece of shortbread or two at the end of the day ... Simple, Crisp Shortbread, Ethereal In Its Simplicity.

Sugared Cranberries

Prepare to be stunned. Sugared Cranberries are a rush of sweet and sour, wet and dry. It's a big payoff from just two ingredients and a few minutes of time. So pretty! So special! Real Food, Fresh & Festive for Decorating Holiday Desserts and Charcuterie Platters. Beautiful Color. Just Two Ingredients.

Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Who else grew up with that old-fashioned brownie pudding cake, those magical layers of warm chocolate cake on top and warm chocolate pudding below? This is that cake except – be still, my beating heart – it's gingerbread. Special Dessert for the Holidays, Warm & Rustic & Homey

This Recipe Has Moved (Slow Cooker Chicken, Chickpea & Kale Stew)

This chicken stew? It’s great to come home to, just chicken, chickpeas and vegetables, a hearty, satisfying mix of color, texture and flavor. The recipe includes two ways to cook this easy one-pot chicken dinner, one on the stove and the other in your slow cooker. Real Food, Fresh & Flexible. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb (Just Skip the Chickpeas). Naturally Gluten Free. High Protein. Great for Meal Prep. This Recipe Has Moved! Chicken Stew with Chickpeas & Kale © Copyright Kitchen Parade 2015, 2019 & 2020

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you and your loved ones are fiends for fans of a plain but perfect homemade chewy chocolate chip cookie that's easy and quick to make, you'll love this recipe. Read on ... Everyone's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies Made from Scratch. A Vintage, Easy Tried-and-True Recipe. Starts with Cold Butter, No Waiting. Just One Hour to the Table, Mixing & Baking Both. A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Great for Meal Prep, Just Freeze the Dough or Dough Balls to Bake Later. Potluck & Party & Kid Friendly. What're you waiting for?! So Good!!

Fresh Cranberry Bars

Truth: I've been obsessed with Fresh Cranberry Bars for two decades. It took that long to re-create a chewy almost-blondie molasses and spice bar with bursts of juicy fresh cranberry, topped with a scattering of sugar "snow". No mixer required, just a whisk and a spatula! A natural choice for Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. Fresh & Seasonal, Perfect for Thanksgiving and Holiday Dessert Buffets, Cookie Swaps, Hostess Gifts and Even After-School Snacks. Great for Meal Prep.

How To Make Perfect Biscuits

Step-by-Step Photos & Detailed Instructions + Eight Tips for Extra-Good Biscuits LET'S MAKE BISCUITS! Here are the promised Step-by-Step Photos, Detailed Instructions & Tips for Mom's Perfect Biscuits . Check there for the recipe written in traditional recipe format. Here? All the insider tips from three generations of excellent biscuits makers, my grandmother, my mom, my sister – and finally, ME! But the thing is? Nearly all of these tips can be applied to other biscuit recipes, not just our family biscuit recipe. Read on, biscuit people! WHAT, REALLY, IS THE PERFECT BISCUIT? First, let's define the perfect biscuit, at least "my" perfect biscuit. Yours may vary but when I make biscuits, this is what I'm trying to achieve: Tender with break-apart layers Buttery & slightly salty Golden-crisp on the top and bottom Sturdy enough for mini biscuit sandwiches Made from pantry ingredients A real biscuit, not a soft airy yeast-ish