Recipe: Quick Coconut Chicken Soup

Don't stress over complicated recipes with long cook times. Check out "Recipe: Quick Coconut Chicken Soup" and get your next meal done in a snap! Quick Winter Coconut Soup Makes 4 2-cup servings 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup coconut cream1 tablespoon fish sauce2 teaspoons ginger paste (or fresh ginger, microplaned)2 teaspoons lemongrass paste (see Recipe Note for substitute)2 small rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders,...

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Budget, But Not Boring: 8 Fresh Ways to Eat Beans & Rice for Dinner

Rice & Beans is a dietary staple for many, but it can often get rather boring. Kick it up a notch with these 8 ideas in "Budget, But Not Boring: 8 Fresh Ways to Eat Beans & Rice for Dinner"! Rice and beans makes for the ultimate budget meal — especially if you cook dried beans from scratch — but that doesn't mean your dinner has to be boring. Simmered with fragrant spices, wrapped up in a tortilla, baked into a comforting casserole, this combination can be cooked up in a variety of ways that manage to be satisfying and tasty, without breaking the bank. TOP ROW Mixed Bean Masala with Fragrant Yellow Rice - The Kitchn Vegetarian...

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Recipe: Ham, Cheddar & Chive Egg Bakes

Doesn't that look delicious? These little bakes can fit right in your hand (careful, they'll be hot!) and take less time than you might think. Check out "Recipe: Ham, Cheddar & Chive Egg Bakes" below! Cooking while traveling can be a tough endeavor. You lose most of the control you usually have at home: who knows how the oven will work, who knows where the local grocery store is... and on. And on. These egg bakes are a good solution to a healthy, delicious breakfast while traveling. The ingredients are basic and easy to track down, and they're infinitely adaptable so you can toss in a little of whatever vegetables or cheese you have on...

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Dish Washing Tricks

Are you tired of washing the dishes?  There are some great tricks that will help you reduce the amount of time washing.  Apartment Therapy has seven different tips that will cut down the time it takes to finish the dishes after meals.   Keep reading below to learn more!1) Start clean. Cleanliness begets cleanliness. Starting with a clean kitchen motivates you to keep it as clean as possible as you cook. For example, a clean counter makes your dribbles obvious and helps you wipe them right away. Also, prevent a backlog by making sure your dish rack and dishwasher have enough empty space to accommodate new dirty dishes.2)...

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