The Hungry Wife

Stuffed Bell Peppers are a classic American dish, that is an all-in-one meal.  You get your meat and veggies in one delicious dish, although, I do like to serve them with a side of french fries.  This filling in the peppers is very similar to a meatloaf recipe.
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Who doesn’t love a good cup of soup?  Everyone has a favorite kind, and at only 123 calories per serving, you just might find this Creamy Broccoli and Carrot Soup to be you new favorite.  The crunchy pepper relish provides an interesting counterpoint to the creamy broccoli and carrot soup.  The relish serves to compliment the curry powder and yogurt in the soup.  If you like, try the soup both ways, with and without the relish, I think you’ll find that the relish adds something really special and completes the Creamy Broccoli and Carrot Soup.

I used canned cream of mushroom soup as a shortcut in this recipe.  Sometimes, for variety, I use cream of celery soup instead.  No matter which type you use, look for brands low in fat and sodium.  Don’t let this Creamy Broccoli and Carrot Soup fool you, it  is simple to make and tastes really good.  All the ingredients are balanced very well, nothing is overpowering.  One last tip, if you have a smaller food processor like I do, puree the ingredients in batches and then mix together well.
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For those not familiar with Chinese Pepper Steak, let me give you a quick run down. Chinese Pepper Steak is basically a stir fried Chinese-American dish which consists of sliced steak, green bell peppers, and onions. The best part about this dish is the delicious tasting sauce, a mixture of soy sauce, beef broth, water, corn starch and in my recipe, margarine. I have been cooking this for awhile now and everyone just loves it. Don’t be hesitant, try it for yourself.

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French Dip Sandwiches are a favorite of mine.  I used to only eat them when out at restaurants, not having a good recipe to make them myself.  This is about as simple as it gets.  Even though the cooking time is long, your not really doing much, but letting the slow cooker do its job.  The great thing about making this roast beef in your slow cooker, is that unlike roasting beef in the oven, you don’t have to worry about the meat drying out.  The final product is a super moist, tender and flavorful beef.
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Chicken Vesuvio, or Pollo alla Vesuvio, is another recipe from the cookbook, Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner? by Lisa Caponigri.  Chicken Vesuivo is a simple stove-top braise that is incredibly delicious, giving you super tender chicken with a wonderful light flavor.  Just be sure to brown the chicken and potatoes well before proceeding with the recipe – the caramelization adds lot of flavor and the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan become the basis of a fantastic pan sauce.
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Pasta with Pesto is a super flavorful dish, that is an excellent way to welcome the spring.  Using fresh ingredients makes this pasta shine.  The combination of pasta, potatoes, and pesto may seem like it wouldn’t work, but it does, creating a hearty dish pungent with the flavor of basil.
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Simple Pasta Sauce is a something I came up with when I had planned a nice spaghetti dinner, but soon realized that I had used up my supply of homemade Weekend Tomato Sauce, and had no store bought sauce in my pantry.  Dinner was at risk, I had no backup plan and had to come up with a solution quick.  I looked in the pantry, and much to my joy, I realized I could whip up a yummy sauce that wouldn’t take hours to prepare and cook.
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Taco Dip is a super delicious and simple recipe, that is a throwback from my childhood.  When I was growing up, it seemed like nearly every get-together we had, be it birthday party or clam bake, my mother would whip up Taco Dip.  I remember salivating watching her make the Taco Dip, in anticipation of being the first one to grab myself some tortilla chips and dig in to the yummy layers.  I can’t believe it took me so long to make this myself, it’s just one of those recipes that it seemed like only mom could make.
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Beef Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional, all-in-one comfort dish.  Shepherd’s Pie is full of flavor, and with the veggies mixed in with the beef filling, it is the perfect way to sneak in veggies to picky eaters.  The creamy mashed potatoes on top are one of my favorite parts of this dish.  To help make the preparation easier, you can purchase frozen potatoes that are ment for mashing.  Simply cook in microwave and you are ready to mash away.  Much faster then peeling, cubing, and boiling your own potatoes.
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Matzo Ball Soup is simple, yet it packs some super flavor.  Hailed for its cold curing properties, Matzo Ball Soup rivals chicken soup for the ultimate cold remedy.  Perfect for those with diet restrictions, such as, vegetarians or those on kosher diets.
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Stuffings are a delicious side dish, often found on tables around the holidays with turkey, but is also a perfect accompaniment to pork chops and chicken.  It seems like there are endless possibilities to stuffing recipes, but my Crock Pot Stuffing Recipe is one that I found is a hit with all that try it.  When you are going to be busy in the kitchen preparing your holiday meal, it is great to be able to make Crock Pot Stuffing and not have to worry about it until you are ready to serve.
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Penne in Almond Sauce is a great weeknight recipe.  I love finding recipes where I can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.  It makes cooking so much easier, and adds a lot of flavor to the dish.  More then just boiling your own chicken breasts.  The almond sauce is a perfect compliment to the pasta and chicken, giving the dish a light, unique flavor.
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There is nothing better than a Chicken Pot Pie to comfort you, especially on chilly nights.  This is one of my all time favorite dishes, but I never really made it that much until I found this awesome Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
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Mini Burgers Recipe:  A super fun recipe to make for your family, especially if you have children.  Mini Burgers are a great way to get your kids involved in cooking.  They are fun to make and a great recipe if you want a different way to serve up burgers.
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Roasted Cauliflower is a great way to get yummy veggies into your families diet.  I found this recipe while watching a cooking show, and couldn’t help but give it a try.  Simple, with just enough seasoning to make it super special.  If you are looking for a recipe that makes veggies shine, this is it.
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For me, there is no side dish quite as comforting as a cheese Potato Casserole.  This is probably why I have two different recipes for Potato Casserole on The Hungry Wife.  Easy Potato Casserole is similar to my Potato Casserole Recipe, but a bit easier and faster to make.
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Spinach Lasagna is a healthy, super flavorful pasta dish that the whole family is sure to love.  A few weeks before my son was born, I decided I wanted to stock the freezer with pre-made dinners that only had to be reheated in the oven or stove top.  This would help us in the first weeks after bringing baby home, and ensure we were still eating well.
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Chicken Divan Recipe is another great dish for those busy weeknights.  Super simple to prepare and delicious, Chicken Divan is a great recipe where you are cooking the veggies right along with everything else.  If you have picky eaters that are resistant to trying new veggies, cooking them along with chicken that is smothered in a cheese sauce is a wonderful way to sneak them in.
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[donotprint]There is nothing better, every now and then, then a good Fettuccine Alfredo recipe.  Roasted Corn and Chicken Fettuccine is similar to an Alfredo sauce, but not as thick and using less butter, cream and cheese.  If you are looking for a comforting pasta recipe, with a touch of indulgence, Roasted Corn and Chicken Fettuccine is exactly what you are looking for.
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Jerk Chicken is an amazing dish I love to eat, but have always been a bit intimidated to make myself.  This was mainly because I didn’t have my own recipe for it, and when you go looking for Jerk sauce recipes, there are many variations out there.  It seems as though everyone has their own special Jerk Chicken recipe, that varies slightly from each other.  After much searching I came up with my own Spicy Jerk Sauce recipe, made from a combination of recipes I found.  I think you’ll agree that this is a good contender with authentic Jerk Chicken that can be found at Jamaican restaurants.

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