Test Kitchen's Favorite Chicken and Dumplings

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"Fluffy parsley-speckled dumplings soak up the flavorful liquid of this chicken stew. The test kitchen uses chicken thighs for our Martha Stewart chicken and dumplings. This dish is the ultimate comfort food and ideal for dinner on a chilly winter night."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Although I have already posted many variations of chicken and dumpling recipes, I can never have too many to try out.  And how could I leave out the Martha Stewart Test Kitchen's favorite chicken and dumplings recipe.

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Almond Croissants

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

"This simple recipe takes store-bought croissants and, just like your favorite bakery, adds homemade almond frangipane and rum simple syrup for cafe-style almond croissants without the line. With this recipe you can enjoy them from home, still warm from the oven."  Comment from Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer for Simply Recipes

I will be making these croissants when I get serious about getting busy in the kitchen again.

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Cinnamon Banana Bread

 

Photo source:  Easy Dessert Recipes

"I always get a little excited when I stumble across some neglected bananas because that means it’s time to make my favorite cinnamon banana bread! This recipe has been a staple in my house for many years, and it’s a little bit unconventional… but that’s what makes it so special. I make my easy banana bread with bread flour for a moist and dense crumb and ultra-chewy texture that’s unlike any other quick bread. My loaf is rich with plenty of mashed bananas and has just a touch of cinnamon for warmth. This one’s a keeper!"  Comment from Easy Dessert Recipes

The addition of cinnamon to banana bread sounds awesome.  Love finding another version of banana bread that I can try out since it is one of my favorites.

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Steamed Tilapia in Wine Sauce

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"I developed this recipe while working at a local winery. Fast and easy to prepare, it became an instant classic at my house. I use a lively dry pear wine in the sauce and recommend avoiding those wines that are sweet or semisweet. —Tenneille Brewer, Fayette, New York"  Comment from Tenneille Brewer, Fayette, New York for Taste of Home

This steamed tilapia recipe looks good even though I don't normally cook with wine.  I would like to give it a try.

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Ham and Potato Frittata

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Easy and delicious, this hearty ham and potato frittata is appreciated whenever I've served it...breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reheated or cold, the leftovers are also great! We—my husband, our 8-year-old daughter and I—live in a suburb. But our back windows look out at mountains, farms, horses and cows." Comment from Katie Dreibelbis, State College, Pennsylvania for Taste of Home

Looks delicious and the combined ingredients are perfect!

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Ham and Cheese Grits Casserole

 

Photo source:  Restless Chipotle

"Ham and grits casserole is pure Southern comfort food. We’re talking creamy, cheesy grits loaded with smoky ham, and green onions. It’s potluck-perfect, brunch-approved, and practically begs to be served in Pyrex."  Comment from Restless Chipotle

Mention grits and I'm going to pay attention to the recipe.  This one sounds delicious and worthy of checking out!  Thanks Marye!!

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Fried Pork Chops and Gravy

 

Photo source:  The Southern Lady Cooks

"Fried pork chops and gravy is delicious anytime, just add a side of mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable and you have a fantastic meal. This is our favorite recipe for fried pork chops and my family has enjoyed it for years."  Comment from The Southern Lady Cooks

One of my favorite meals!  I am happy that one of my favorite websites is sharing their family recipe.  I will be making this!  Thank you to Leigh, Anne and Judy!!

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"Pulled from our archives, these best-loved cookies are reminiscent of thumbprints with their raspberry jam centers. White chocolate in the dough (and drizzled on top as a pretty finish) gives the cookie a rich creamy flavor and ethereal appearance designed for Christmas or Valentine's Day parties. To transport these sweets, place them in a container in a single layer to keep the tops picture perfect and smudge-free."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Raspberry and white chocolate sounds awesome!

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Coconut Macaroons

Photo source:  Glorious Treats

"These Coconut Macaroons are a deliciously simple treat that combines the sweetness of coconut with a chewy, golden exterior and a touch of dark chocolate. Perfect for when you're craving something sweet but want it to be easy to make!"  Comment from Glorious Treats

They look so perfect and delicious!

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Mini Apple Pies

 

Recipe source:  Crazy For Crust

"These Mini Apple Pies are bite sized apple pies with crumb topping – they’re so easy to make from scratch and so good. With a buttery crust, perfectly cooked apples, and crumble topping, they’re the perfect apple pie recipe."  Comment from Crazy For Crust

Love this recipe since I love apple pie and appreciate the option to make it semi-homemade.

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Meatloaf with Brown Gravy - Two Versions

 

Photo source:  Sip and Feast

This is my favorite type of meatloaf and the thought of comfort food really sounds good.  I have not made a meatloaf in years and since I can't find most of my recipes due to hurricane stacks of boxes and files, I am on a mission to find the best one I can find.

VERSION 1

"Meatloaf with brown gravy is comfort food at its very best!  This meatloaf is incredibly moist and loaded with flavor from ground chuck, fresh thyme, garlic, and onion, and is topped with a brown mushroom gravy that just takes it over the top.  Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans, and use the leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches the next day."  Comment from Sip and Feast.

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VERSION 2

Photo source:  Food Lovin Family

"Meatloaf is surprisingly easy to make and great for a family meal. This recipe is a classic meatloaf recipe but you could also use this for one pound meatloaf, air fryer meatloaf or onion soup meatloaf with the gravy."  Comment from Food Lovin Family

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The Best Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits and more

 

Photo source:  Food Network Kitchen

Recipes courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

"We tried several versions of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the biscuits turned out puffy and beautiful, they ultimately were too dry. So, we tweaked the baking powder amount along with the butter and buttermilk and arrived at these beauties — flaky, golden, tender and moist, just as biscuits should be."  Comment from Food Network Kitchen

You can never have enough biscuit recipes!

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Here are even more biscuit recipes . . .

28 Fluffy Biscuits You Can Eat with Anything

"You better preheat the oven. One look at these biscuit recipes and you’ll be craving a freshly baked batch in no time. The hardest part will be deciding which to make first!"

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Bar Cookies from Cake Mix

 

Photo source:  The First Year Blog

"I am giving you not one, not two, but thirteen different flavor combinations for these cake bars! Made in less than 30 minutes, with just four base ingredients (and whatever add-ins you want), these soft, chewy cake mix cookie bars are always a huge crowd-pleaser!"  Comment from The First Year Blog

Awesome posting!  Love the versatility and the simplicity of a cake mix.  Check it out!

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Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

 

Photo source:  House of Nash Eats

"You have the lunch lady to thank for these old school cafeteria-style Peanut Butter Cookie Bars that have a chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookie base and a thin layer of salty-sweet melted peanut butter underneath those rich swirls of chocolate frosting."  Comment from House of Nash Eats, where Amy is serious about sweets!

A chocoholic's dream!  The photo says it all.

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Banana Bread for One

 

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

"Banana bread can be quite addicting. And what I mean by that is that if you make an entire loaf of banana bread, you cut a slice and keep going back for more because it’s so good. That’s okay if you have plenty of people around to share your loaf. But sometimes you just want a little taste without having a big loaf at hand. And that’s why having a recipe for a mini loaf is so great. Keep it all to yourself, or share it with a friend!"  Comment from Recipe Girl

This one is perfect for me!  Thanks to Lori for this recipe!!

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Two Banana Bread

 

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

"The texture of this banana bread is never dry. It turns out to be super light, tender and moist. Sometimes I even cut down on the oil and use 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesauce instead of using a full 1/2 cup of oil in the bread."  Comment from Recipe Girl

Love the variations!

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Cheesecake Banana Bread

 

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

"I have a banana bread recipe that is perfect for cheesecake lovers like me. In this recipe, you’ll get both cheesecake and banana bread all in one treat. What could be better?"  Comment from Recipe Girl

Combination of two things I love, cheesecake and banana bread.  Sounds like a winner.

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Chicken And Corn Chowder

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"Chicken and corn chowder is just what you'd hope: creamy, a little spicy, and filled with lots of great bacon flavor. The corn is sweet and fresh, even if you need to use frozen when it's no longer corn season. You can sauté diced fresh poblanos with the onion and garlic instead of using canned green chiles if you prefer. Sautéing the veggie base in bacon fat is a flavorful (and no waste) way to build flavor."  Comment from Southern Living

Sounds like a delicious chowder!

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Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Making regular cakes into personal-sized cakes, like these lemon pound cake muffins, is a fun way to manage portions and create snack-sized treats for lunchboxes or the office. These mini cakes get a light lemony glaze that makes them more of a dessert than a breakfast muffin recipe (though if you eat these in the morning with coffee, we won’t tell anyone). They last well in or out of the fridge, and they can be dressed up with fruit and whipped cream or eaten as a simple little cake. These pound cake muffins are ideal for bake sales, potlucks and road trips—just about any time you need a hand-held treat."  Comment from Taste of Home

Lemon cakes, muffins, etc. are one of my favorites!  Love this recipe.

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Turtle Pie

 

Photo source:  Crazy For Crust

"Turtle Pie doesn’t get any better than this: It has an Oreo crust, salted caramel pecan layer, and a thick chocolate ganache layer covering it all! This pie will remind you of those Turtle candies – the ones with pecans and caramel and chocolate – it’s an EPIC pie recipe!"  Comment from Crazy For Crust

Sounds like a delicious winner!!!

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