Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday, and it dawned on me I haven’t shared much party food. For get-togethers and large gatherings, today’s recipe is always a hit and disappears fast.This taco dip is so tasty people tender to just stand there eating until it’s gone. I suggest you serve it with fresh vegetables like carrot sticks and celery sticks, and tortilla chips. It also goes well with crackers or pita chips. I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for lower fat and calories; it’s a great replacement for anything calling for sour cream. The lettuce adds a nice crunch to the mostly creamy dip. The recipe as written is vegetarian.
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup For Comfort
Today’s recipe is a great, easy dish anytime of the year. It’s a comforting winter dish, and it’s also a great comfort for those with a cold or flu. The quality of the soup depends on the quality of the stock or broth you use making the soup. If you’ve tried my crock pot chicken stock recipe, I would use that. Otherwise, buy the best quality stock you can find. Your spices can be adjusted to individual taste.
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Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares
Today I’d like to share my first recipe of 2025. It’s an easy and quick treat for special occasions as well as everyday. Today’s recipe is a tasty shortbread with maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecan flavors. The shortbread is pressed into a parchment-lined 8″ x 8″ baking dish to bake. While the it’s baking, beat an egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust, and return to the oven.
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Comfort Spring’s Most Popular Posts in 2024
Welcome 2025. Today we’re reviewing Comfort Spring’s most popular, viewed posts for 2024. I had 32 features last year. Most were recipes like Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice, Pumpkin Dip for Fall Holidays, Roasted Eggplant With Lemon Tahini Sauce, Caribbean Chicken Salad, Macerated Fruit with 2 features, and Grilled Pineapple Salsa. There was a few posts in home decor like Christmas Decorating with Dried Orange Slices with features at 3 parties. I love that Advent Acts of Kindness was featured. I spend a lot more time on some special posts, and I’m very happy when people like them. Many thanks to the link party hosts for their support.
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How Food Brings Families Together
Studies indicate that children from families that eat together are less likely to suffer from anxiety, have higher self-esteem, and are more likely to grow up into more confident adults. Although it might not be possible to have all meals together, sharing a meal a day or over the weekends can significantly strengthen the family bond.
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Pumpkin Dip, A Tasty, Healthy Appetizer & Snack
Pumpkin is one of the favorite tastes of autumn. Pumpkin pie, cookies, and many other dishes offer a touch of fall with each bite of pumpkin and pumpkin spice. Earlier I shared a simple recipe for making your own pumpkin or pumpkin pie spice mix. The great thing making it: you can adjust the amount for each spice to meet your needs. Today I’d like to share a tasty, healthy dip for get-togethers and holiday gatherings. Many people have a version of pumpkin dip which often involves cream cheese, whipped cream, frozen topping, and lots of calories. My pumpkin dip is a simple one based on pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling), pumpkin pie spices, and low-fat yogurt with a touch of maple syrup. It’s easy to make and tastes great.
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Frugal, Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
A common spice for many fall recipes is the mix known as pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice. It’s a basic recipe that is great for beginners and advanced home cooks alike. Making your own spice mix really is less expensive than buying it at the store. Before you start, make sure to check the freshness of your ground spices. Look for the expiration dates, take off the bottle cap, and smell your spice. You should do this at least annually to gurantee great flavor when cooking. Spices lose their potency over time, and if they’re not adding flavor to your food, you’ll be disappointed. I recommend using spices for a mix that have a 2 year expiration date. This will make a spice mix that you can safely use for 1 to 2 years.
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Slow Cooker Pozole
Pozole or posole is a thick, hearty Mexican stew-like soup made with meat, hominy, and broth and seasoned with oregano and chiles. (The spelling depends on the region.) It can include pork, beef, chicken, or seafood. A mix of pork shoulder and chicken is common, but you can use just pork or chicken. Today’s recipe is this spicy comfort food from Mexico made in a slow cooker for ease. Mexican pozole is garnished with shredded cabbage, lime wedges, avocado, onion, radishes, cilantro, and, of course, warm tortillas. It’s definitely a one dish meal with the addition of the fresh toppings.
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