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My Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup the way I make it, a meaty, noodle-y soup in a rich, flavorful stock. It just might be medicinal, in fact, when the cold and flu seasons are at their peaks, I call it "Get Well Soon Chicken Soup". And hey, while I know strict carb watchers won't stand for noodles in their soup, this soup is actually low carb – that's thanks to an easy technique (really, just time and patience) that allows just a few noodles to plump into an illusion of oh-so-many. The result? Chicken noodle soup, just over a hundred calories per cup with 13 grams of protein – and what seems like lots of noodles (but isn't). An Extra-Delicious Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch, Fresh & Family-Approved. Hearty & Filling. Budget Friendly. One-Pot Meal. Great for Meal Prep. Easy DIY. High Protein. Low Carb. Weight Watchers Friendly. So Good!!

Kitchen Parade’s Best-Ever “Most Useful” Recipes

Just One Favorite Recipe Per Year Since 2002 Just Updated for 2025 Here I take a long look back, selecting a single best / most-useful recipe from each year of Kitchen Parade's long history since way back in 2002. Together? I guess you could call this the "mother" of all best-recipe lists :-). But in my household, these few recipes are the most "useful" recipes, all committed to 3x5 cards for quick and frequent access. Real Food, Fresh & Seasonal. Year-Round Kitchen Staples. My Best Recipes, Just One per Year.

Cauliflower Risotto

Cauliflower Risotto gets a thumbs up from everyone! It's easier to make (and more delicious!) than you might think. Plus, while no risotto is "diet food", this is as close to a "low carb" and "diet risotto" as we'll get. The creamy but low-calorie cauliflower makes up so much of the volume. This is my go-to recipe for risotto! Every fall, it calls to me! ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ COMPLIMENTS! "... soooo delicious. ... I had to keep myself from gobbling the ENTIRE DISH in one sitting! " ~ ShinyLightDesigns "... yum yum yum!" ~ Mia "I actually made it twice this week! It is my first experience making risotto." ~ Jessica Add yours, leave a comment, below! BEST RECIPES! Cauliflower Risotto Made the List! Best Recipes of 2007 Not Weird, Not Complicated, Just Unfamiliar Even adventurous home cooks return repeatedly to favorite recipes, bypassing new ones that at first seem appealing but ...

Spiced Honey Cake

A simple honey-sweetened loaf cake (or a Bundt cake, your choice) rich with warm cozy-fall and cold-weather spices. It just might be perfect for Rosh Hashanah. But it's not mine to say. Approachable, Homestyle Baking Made from Scratch. One (Bowl) & Done (In One Hour), No Mixer Required. Keeps for a Week, Might Even Improve Over Time. Extra Welcome When "Supper's a Little Skimpy". Year-Round Kitchen Staple. Budget Friendly. Great for Food Gifts. Easy DIY. Vegetarian. What're you waiting for?! So Good!!

Cornmeal Muffins with Peaches

Oh, people, let me tell you about these irresistible muffins, one of my very favorite summer treats. Thanks to the cornmeal, they're a bit rustic. Thanks to juicy summer peaches, they're bursting with small bites of fruity sweetness. Thanks to cinnamon and nutmeg, the kitchen will smell so good while the muffins bake. It's time to turn on the oven and get to baking, right?! No Fuss Homemade Muffins, Made from Scratch. Not Too Sweet for Breakfast, Sweet Enough for an Afternoon Snack. Beautiful Color! Pretty on the Plate! Mere Minutes to the Table. One (Bowl) & Done (In One Hour), No Mixer Required. Not Just for Breakfast, Extra Welcome When "Supper's a Little Skimpy". Fun Picnic Food. Budget Friendly. Weekday Easy, Weekend Special. Potluck & Party Friendly. Vegetarian. So Good!!

Blueberry Cake

The Recipe: A moist simple cake dolloped with gently cooked fresh blueberries that turn thick and jammy in the oven. No mixer required! The Conversation: There are so-so many old-fashioned blueberry cakes, many with funny names! What should I call mine? Spoiler Alert: I'm going with plain Blueberry Cake. ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ What to Call This Blueberry Dessert? This easy blueberry cake / blueberry dessert needs a name! I consulted the dictionary of all the summer fruit desserts – aka Serious Eats – and remain thoroughly confounded. But I did learn what my blueberry cake is NOT. What It's Not Blueberry cobbler – with its biscuit topping Blueberry crisp – with its crumb topping Blueberry betty – with its buttered breadcrumb topping Blueberry buckle – where the berries sink to the bottom Blueberry boy bait – so good! with its cake-y texture Blueberry coffeecake – I love Mom's Blueberry Coffeecake , also more cake-y Blueberry sl...