Ever wondered about the history and origin of Chili? You might think it came from the country Chile, but it turns out (like many recipes) there’s a lot of controversy around the origins of this delectable food. One thing is certain: the basic ingredients are simple. Meat, beans, and various spices (chilies are the default): put ...

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Quick and Simple Crockpot Chili

Rumor has it that Napoleon Bonaparte, after coming to power, realized the recent revolution was largely due to a lack of bread. Apparently, speculation in the commodity markets, including grain and wheat, led to a quick rise in the price of flour: bread was so expensive that only the rich could afford to eat. Stomachs ...

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The BEST Homemade French Bread

Are you ready for HEALTHY mac and cheese? It’s a bewildering question:“How the heck can mac and cheese be healthy, Gubba?”Well, let me walk you through how I composed such a dish. First, let me be clear: this recipe is vegan and the “cheese” sauce is crafted from cooked vegetables and seasoned to perfection with spices ...

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Healthy Vegan Mac and Cheese

I don’t watch the Super Bowl, but I love Super Bowl snack food! This year I spiced up the tired old cord dip recipe and made Cream Cheese Rotel Corn Dip… YUM!Who wants to suffer through a bland easy corn dip recipe when they can mix all these robust flavors into a single scrumptilicious dip?!Nothing starts ...

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Cream Cheese Rotel Corn Dip

As we emerged from the 2020 Corona pandemic, many of us realized our pantries were over-stocked with canned-goods. Let me teach you how to make the perfect homemade tomato soup using ingredients you may already have in your pantry or freezer! This meal is a favorite throw-together comfort food. 2020 brought at least one good thing: this ...

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Best Tomato Soup Recipe Ever