Red Lentil Soup with Red Pepper Paste and Cilantro

red lentil soup
Red lentil soup is one of my favorite soups. This one is a little spicy and great with freshly baked crusty bread slathered with freshly made butter. It makes quite a bit of soup so you can have leftovers for lunch or freeze some for another time.

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Clam Chowder – A Homemade Family Favorite

Clam Chowder
Clam Chowder is a favorite of mine, especially homemade. My son has decided he doesn’t like anything that comes out of the sea. But, he likes this. This soup is full of flavor because of a secret ingredient – and it’s gluten-free.  Serve it with Old Bay Biscuits and make it a family favorite.

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Corned Beef with Stout in the Instant Pot

Corned Beef with Stout in the Instant Pot
Corned Beef with Stout is so easy to make in the Instant Pot. The stout gives it a lot of flavors, and the Instant Pot makes it quick. You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day – this is easy enough for any time.

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Stovetop Smoked Salmon with Dill Rub

stovetop smoked salmon
Stovetop Smoked Salmon with Dill Green Sauce

Stovetop smoked salmon is so easy to make and tastes out of this world good. I serve it with creamy dill sauce, steamed new potatoes, broccoli, and white wine. You will seriously wonder why you haven’t made this before.

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German Chocolate Velvet Cake for a Celebration

German Chocolate Velvet Cake
This German Chocolate Velvet Cake really is the ultimate chocolate cake. It has the velvety texture of Red Velvet cake, deep dark chocolate flavor, mocha frosting, and coconut-pecan filling and topping. Even people who don’t like chocolate cake, or who don’t like coconut love this cake.

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Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole

Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole Plated
Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole Plated


Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole is a little different than the one you usually see at the holiday table. Is it sweet? You betcha! But it’s more interesting because it has caramel, pineapple, and cashews – marshmallows are optional.

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