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Easy saucy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs - boneless thighs are covered in a sweet and savory Asian inspired sauce and cooked low and slow until perfectly tender and infused with flavor. Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Chicken gets a boost of flavor and a tasty balance of salty, sweet, tangy and spicy with the ingredients used here. On busy weekdays you'll really appreciate this recipe for its simplicity and hands off cooking. And since the chicken thighs are cooked in the crock pot they have plenty of time to marinate and soak up the flavors of this simple sauce. To keep simplicity going pair them with cooked white rice or brown rice and steamed broccoli, green beans or asparagus. It will make a comforting home cooked meal without much hassle. from Cooking Classy

Shrimp Fried Rice - this Chinese take-out favorite is made with tender jasmine rice, plenty of fresh vegetables, and high in protein shrimp and eggs. It's an umami rich dish with plenty of crave-able flavor. Homemade Shrimp Fried Rice This easy shrimp fried rice recipe is a classic stir-fry favorite! It's completely delicious and easily worthy of being included in your dinner rotation on repeat. I've made this version to be generous with the vegetables including carrots, onions, peas, bell pepper and cilantro. And you'll also find a fair amount of shrimp to make it more of a meal in one. The important thing to note here (as with just about any fried rice recipe) is that you'll want to use leftover rice from the day before so it will soak up the moisture and doesn't end up soggy. In other words plan ahead if you don't usually have some on hand. The chopping will take a bit of time but from there it's a total breeze and it cooks quickly. And when it...

Simple Potato Leek Soup - it's a smooth and creamy pureed soup made with a handful of basic ingredients. You'll love that i t's a perfectly sip-able, deliciously tasty, and just a completely cozy and comforting soup! Best Potato Leek Soup Potato leek soup is a popular soup in Welsh and French cuisine. It's made up of mainly fresh potatoes and leeks. And even though it's smooth and almost sauce-like in consistency, it's still hearty and filling since it is potatoes that build up the base of the soup (and they have a moderate amount of carbs, starchy fiber, and protein - specifically proteinase inhibitor 2). It is similar to the typical potato soups found in the U.S. and elsewhere but rather it's pureed instead of chunky, and doesn't included meat. Plus it has a chicken broth base and not milk. Then another main difference is of course the use of leeks versus commonly found yellow onions. Using the Leek Greens Usually in potato leek soup recipes y...

The BEST French Onion Soup recipe! Made with slowly caramelized yellow onions, a savory lightly herby broth, and each serving is finished with golden brown, rich cheese toasts. Talk about delicious! What is French Onion Soup? Traditional French onion soup began as a humble peasant soup made with basic ingredients, and dates as far back as Roman times. It's an onion and stock based soup served gratiné style with toasted bread or croutons and cheese atop. It is one of those soups that you maybe didn't appreciate as a child but have grown to really love an enjoy in all it's cheesy flavorful glory as an adult. While yes it is a rather easy soup to make and it doesn't need very many ingredients, it does require a bit of time and tending to. In other words patience is key. Have a little something to do nearby. Monitor the onions closely and you'll have an excellent, deeply flavored bowl of soup to serve. To ensure success be careful that you don't burn and ove...

These Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are the ultimate decadent dessert! Individual chocolate cakes are baked until soft-set leaving you with a fudgy warm molten chocolate center and a rich brownie-like flavor. Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake These dramatic chocolate lava cakes are always an impressive dessert that are perfect for holidays or serving to company. You'll love that they are surprisingly so easy to make and you don't need to plan extra time for a cake to cool or the extra hassle of preparing frosting. Serve them warm topped with vanilla ice cream and a little hot fudge sauce for the ultimate flavor pairing, and for show-stopping dessert beauty! After one taste you'll realize this is truly a magical cake-recipe you definitely want to keep on hand! from Cooking Classy

Delicious Lentil Curry - it's a vegan dish that's brimming with well spiced Indian flavors, a creamy coconut sauce, and it's perfectly hearty and filling thanks to the fiber and protein-rich lentils. Coconut Lentil Curry This meat-free lentil curry recipe is such a tasty main dish that pairs beautifully with white rice, cauliflower rice or naan . It has a delicious complexity of flavor, the lentils make it a nutritious choice, and the coconut milk adds some body to make it more substantial. It makes an excellent vegan dinner and any extra that's left is perfect for lunch the next day (you can even freeze it). If you haven't yet had lentils this is a great place to start. With the rising prices of meat these days it's a great recipe to add into the dinner rotation since lentils are a much cheaper alternative to meat. And by using a the homemade spice blend here (which is basically a curry spice blend) you can control the amount of heat that goes into the ...