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Creamy, Lush Curried Pumpkin Soup From Scratch

This post has been updated for photographs and content since it’s original publication in 2014.

If you love curry and want an easy seasonal fall soup recipe, this is the one. Curried Pumpkin Soup uses real roasted pumpkin, delicata squash, butternut squash, fennel and apples for a creamy pumpkin soup that’s layered with flavor and as smooth as velvet. Customize this roast pumpkin soup by using your favorite curry powder. Try sweet or medium Maharaja styles or even hot curry powder for a spicy pumpkin soup that leaves a tingle on your tongue.

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Old Fashioned Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast (SOS Recipe)

Creamed chipped beef on toast (a.k.a. “shit on a shingle”) is a hearty, filling, stick to your ribs dish with a touch of nostalgia. A recipe that’s been around for generations and was as familiar then, as macaroni and cheese is today. This SOS recipe is great for dinner, but in our house, it was traditional breakfast fare.If you’ve never experienced creamed chipped beef, it’s just chopped dried beef stirred into a creamy white sauce and served over toast (that’s the shingle part). Learn how to make SOS, in 10 minutes flat.

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How To Make Italian Baked Chicken Thighs Cacciatore

Weeknight dinners don’t have to be boring or stressful. This easy Italian baked chicken thighs recipe is a simple sheet pan dinner. Made with fresh ingredients, this baked chicken (cacciatore style) is ready to eat in about an hour – but only takes about 20 minutes of hands-on effort. The flavorful herb and spice blend makes this zesty Italian chicken irresistible. Serve on its own, or over pasta for a meal the whole family will enjoy.

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