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32 Hearty Irish Soups and Stews

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Irish country pubs serve some of the coziest soups you’ll ever eat. Our rich, hearty and delicious bowls of Irish soup will transport you to the Emerald Isle.

Stopping for lunch at an Irish country pub, you won’t find corned beef heading the menu. (Corned beef is an Irish-American specialty, as pork was more expensive than beef when the Irish first immigrated.) Instead, the perfect Irish pub lunch is a delicious, hearty soup. It’s usually served up with a thick slab of bread that’s generously slathered with fresh, sweet cream butter.

Those looking to cook something similar in your own kitchen are in luck. Our Irish soups and stews are rich with hearty meat, root vegetables, grains and fish—just the thing to ward off the chill. From brothy soups to loaded stews, there’s a little something for everyone looking to bring classic Irish recipes into their home.

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100 Cheap & Easy Dinner Recipes That Are Practically Easier Than Ordering Delivery

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Though we’re all for pulling out all the stops for a wildly impressive dinner, most weeknights, we’re looking for something cheap and easy. These recipes hit both criteria, with ease. You don’t have to drop major dough to make something delicious that can be on your table in an hour or less—save money by choosing cheaper proteins (we’re talking chicken, ground beef or turkey, or vegetarian options like tofu) and time by making these dishes all in one pan or via some of our top kitchen shortcuts. Whatever your style, these 100 cheap and easy meals will please your entire family without breaking the bank.

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8 Vintage Kitchen Items Worth More Than You’d Think

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Purging your kitchen of old things you don’t use anymore is therapeutic—and potentially profitable.

It’s a tall task to keep counters and cabinets tidy. Your cupboards are likely stocked with kitchen items a professional organizer would toss. (You’re not alone, I promise.) To make your life easier, spend a day decluttering the kitchen.

Before you pack things up for the thrift shop, though, consider that some vintage kitchen items are worth hundreds of dollars. Here’s what to keep an eye out for while you clean house.

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Find more recipes like this on my companion blog, “Good Food, Good Meat, Good God, Let’s Eat!”

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40 Chocolate Desserts That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Quick

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When you’re hit with a chocolate craving, there’s no time to waste. Luckily, these quick chocolate desserts can be enjoyed in 30 minutes or less!

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Find more recipes like this on my companion blog, “Good Food, Good Meat, Good God, Let’s Eat!”

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110 Healthy Dinners That Are Ready in 40 Minutes or Less

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Quick and Healthy Ideas for Dinner

Healthy eating can mean a lot of different things. For some of us it means incorporating more low-carb or Whole30-friendly meals into our weekly routine. For others it’s all about following a Mediterranean diet or committing to meal prep and eating more protein or plant-based foods. However you define it and put it into practice, we can all agree on two things: healthy eating nourishes us and fills our plates with plenty of wholesome ingredients. That’s the idea behind these quick and easy any-night dinner recipes, including this fun take on enchiladas. It has the same great smoky spicy, sweet flavor you’d find in the classic version—but this one will fill up on squash, broccoli and black beans (instead of cheese and tortillas). Serve with a garnish of cilantro, fresh lime juice, diced avocado and a bit of shredded cheese for maximum enchilada feels.

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Find more recipes like this on my companion blog, “Good Food, Good Meat, Good God, Let’s Eat!”