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I've had some kielbasa in my freezer for several months and finally decided it was time to pull it out and make something with it. I was surprised to find very few recipes using kielbasa. Honestly, it's a rare ingredient for me and I bought it because it was on sale! :) I managed to find this recipe with good reviews and decided to try it. I was glad I did! We loved it!! Creamy Kielbasa and Potato Soup photo and recipe from AllRecipes.com Creamy Kielbasa and Potato Soup 4 potatoes, cubed 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 (14 oz) can beef broth 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken brother 1 cup water 3/4 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup ground black pepper to taste In a large pot over medium heat, combine potatoes, onion, celery,  beef broth, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer  until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Stir in sausage and cond

Those of us who use Pinterest know how easy it is to pin a great recipe or idea and then never try it. We're all guilty! I've been in a mode of trying new recipes lately, so figured I might as well make the recipes I've pinned. Earlier this week when I needed to make to make chocolate chip cookies (yes, needed !), I headed for a recipe I remembered seeing on Pinterest . It was quoted the "best ever chewy chocolate chip cookies" with a "secret ingredient". This I had to try! Original photo and recipe from Apple A Day Best Ever Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 3/4   c.   unsalted butter, softened   3/4 c.   brown sugar   1/4   c.   granulated sugar   1   egg   2   tsp.   vanilla extract   2   c.   all purpose flour   2   tsp.   cornstarch   1   tsp.   baking soda   1/2   tsp.   salt   1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips Directions: 1.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2.  In the bowl of a stand mixer fitte

Tuesday nights at our house are "ethnic" night. Since my husband is Italian, we frequently have Italian dishes, so I try to do something different on Tuesdays. I love trying new recipes! Most of the time we love them, but sometimes we just conclude that it was "ok" but we won't make that one again. =) So this week, I decide to go with Chinese and tried another new recipe. This one was a keeper! Crockpot Orange Chicken Photo and recipe from Lisa at The Pursuit of Happiness Ingredients: • boneless chicken breasts, chopped into small chunks • 1/3 cup flour • olive oil • 1/2 T salt • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar • 3 T ketchup • 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate (thaw or throw it in the microwave for 45 seconds) • 4 T brown sugar In a bowl, mix the orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and ketchup. Pour the flour in a small bowl. Cover the chicken breast chunks in flour and shake off the excess.  Pour a small amount of olive oil in a skillet and