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As the winter wears on, cooking inspiration can be harder and harder to come by. So I was thrilled to spot a group of colorful vegetables on my last trip to the market, and I instantly knew they were destined for a chicken pot pie. Making a homemade chicken pot pie can be a serious undertaking, but it’s well worth the effort. Our version features some unexpected winter vegetables — purple carrots, golden beets, and rutabagas. Earthy, vivid vegetables pair wonderfully with a rich chicken gravy and a flaky whole wheat crust. So what if it’s not that cold out? You still need to eat. Continue reading »
Baked beans is one of those dishes that were done a disservice by the canned version – not that there’s anything wrong with opening a can of baked beans, but the real thing is so much better – like real chocolate chip cookies, fresh from the oven, vs. those that come out of a bag. No comparison. You can start with canned beans, but using dry beans is not only authentic (and dirt cheap), it’s easier than you might think. Beans are packed with fiber, protein and other nutrients, but baking them low and slow with bacon, beer, barbecue sauce and brown sugar will transform them into something irresistibly good – perfect for your Super Bowl party, or just a midwinter meal.
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spinach chickpea coconut fritter bowl
I’m a big fritter fan. It is so easy to crave those crispy pan-fried cakes of deliciousness. And bean- and veggie-filled fritters can be packed with healthy ingredients and still taste amazing. These Spinach-Coconut Chickpea Fritters are divine. And to make them even healthier, you can bake them. Baked or lightly fried, these crispy, savory cakes are a must try. Fall in love with fritters. Continue reading »
Making all kinds of sweet treats for your Valentine is always super fun. The only problem is that sometime we just don’t have enough time to bake, or don’t feel like turning on the oven. The good news is that there are tons of great no-bake sweet treats out there. You can always whip some great Rice Krispie treats or no-bake cheesecake in a jiffy or make some awesome chocolate dipped pretzels. Here are some of our favorite no-bake Valentine’s Day treats!
The Super Bowl XLVI is this Sunday, February 5th at 6:30 ET in Indianapolis, and there’s no denying it. Regardless if the Patriots or the Giants win that day, buffalo chicken is a win for the Super Bowl party happening at your house. Bonus points if you get your buffalo chicken on in the form of buffalo chicken dip.
There are a plethora of recipes out there on the web to choose from, but here are a few examples, and to help you decide, I’ve illustrated the differences between them. Make your picks wisely, my friends, for the Super Bowl is just days away. Continue reading »
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we bet you have a few homemade chocolate recipes up your sleeve. Well the next time you make a sweet treat for your kiddies, grab your camera and snap a pic! Whether you like to make homemade fudge, chocolate-covered strawberries, or your own special truffles … we want to hear about it!
Share your family’s favorite homemade chocolate recipe to be entered in our “My Family’s Favorite Food” contest! Readers will then vote on the best recipe, and the winning chocolate maker will win a sweet prize pack from Pampered Chef — plus they’ll have their recipe featured here on Family Kitchen!
Check out the Pampered Chef goodies after the jump!
You’ve got 2.5 days to the big day and your big super bowl party with food galore. Looking for last minute ideas or need to start from scratch? I’ve got everything you need: snacks, dips (hello buffalo chicken dip!) entrees, chili and desserts. Take the jump to get your super bowl recipes…
Kelsey Banfield 
Aggie Goodman 
Brooke McLay 
Angie McGowan 
Paula Jones 
Laura Levy 
Shaina Olmanson 
Kathy Patalsky 
Elizabeth Stark & Brian Campbell 
Julie Van Rosendaal 
Macki West 
Sara O'Donnell 
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