Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

This recipe has a long history with my little family. I got the original version from my sister-in-law when my husband and I were newlyweds. We had just moved into our condo with the bright red kitchen. I have such fond memories of that kitchen! Anyway, the only veggies in the recipe back in those days were potatoes, and it called for turkey bacon. I remember thinking "heck no!" Cheesy Vegetable Chowder 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1 celery stick, finely chopped (feel free to add more celery if you like celery; I don't, so I don't add much) 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 4 cups chicken broth (I usually use a mixture of low-sodium chicken broth and broth made with chicken soup base because it gives it such nice flavor) 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 Tablespoon flour 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup milk 2 cups chopped broccoli 2 heaping cups shredded cheddar cheese Melt the butter in a large soup pot.

Frozen Banana Bites Planning to try this recipe? Be sure to check out the new Banana Bites FAQs post answering some of the most frequently asked questions for the best results and fun variations! I'm the kind of person who cannot go through even one day without consuming at least two servings of chocolate. Last night, as per usual, I was craving my daily dose . . . with no treats to munch on. (Source) Truth time: It was like 9:30 PM, when I usually start turning in. What you'll need . . . 2 large bananas1/4 to 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips1/4 to 1/3 cup natural peanut butterUnsweetened coconut flakes Method . . .Set out a large plate or bowl with a piece of parchment or wax paper on it.Cut up the bananas into good-sized chunks. Again: Be sure to check out the new Banana Bites FAQs post answering some of the most frequently asked questions for the best results! Want another way to enjoy frozen bananas, chocolate, and peanut butter? Try the Ultimate Vegan Ice Cream!

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The Girl Who Ate Everything Guest Post: Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Happy day after National Peanut Butter Day! In retrospect, I should have shared this post yesterday but it wasn't until it was too late that we realized this day even existed. How in the world my peanut butter loving husband missed the "celebration" of his favorite food beats me! Regardless, here's a recipe in honor of that special day. It's a guest post by my husband and there's both photo documentation and me vouching for the fact that he indeed made this cake ALL BY HIMSELF. One of my Facebook fans asked if he cleaned up his own mess, too. My two favorite flavors are: peanut butter and chocolate. For those that are wondering, you don't actually want to know how many calories are in this thing. Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bottom Cheesecake For the Decoration 1/4 cups Whipping Cream1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips1/2 cup Peanut Butter Chips7 Peanut Butter Cups, Cut In HalfDirections For the Brownie Crust:Heat oven to 350°F. For the Decoration:

Cookies and Cups Golden Graham S'mores Squares It was like, a major duh that I would make a krispie treat inspired by s’mores. I don’t deviate too much from my comfort zone. And since marshmallows are an integral part of a krispie treat as well as a s’more, well… that’s where the “duh” part entered stage right. The obvious part here was subbing out Golden Grahams cereal for the Rice Krispies… It’s not rocket science, guys. Sometimes ideas are just so obvious that it makes you shake your fist and wonder what took you so long to think of it… THEN you google it and realize that you didn’t think of it. But whatever. Today I made my version. Golden Graham S’mores Squares. First you’ll need some cereal… Golden Grahams are underrated, don’t you think? And of course, you’ll need some of these… Melt some butter, melt some marshmallows and stir in your GG… Then you get to add in MORE marshmallows. And then you add in milk chocolate chips. The chips will half melt and half not melt. That’s what she said. Spread it in a pan and let it lie for a beat. Notes