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Easy Clam Chowder

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This recipe for Easy Clam Chowder makes a warm and tasty soup that is great for cold days. Creamy and hearty, it's full of tender potatoes and tasty clams. Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups potatoes, diced 2 cups clam juice 2 cups water 2 cans 6 5 ounces each minced clams, drained, liquid reserved 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Chopped fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: In a large pot, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy Remove bacon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot Add chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes Stir in diced potatoes, clam juice, water, reserved clam liquid, thym...

Best Slow Cooker Lasagna

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This lasagna recipe for the slow cooker has all the flavors of a regular lasagna with very little work. With its layers of cheese, meat sauce, and lasagna noodles, it's a hearty meal that's great for busy days. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce 1 14 5 oz can diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is translucent Drain excess fat Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper Remove from heat In a bowl, mix together mozz...

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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A hearty beef stew that is cooked slowly in a crockpot and is great for cozy dinners or get-togethers. Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 carrots, sliced 4 potatoes, diced 2 cups beef broth 1 bay leaf Instructions: In a bowl, mix beef stew meat with flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until meat is coated Place coated meat into the slow cooker Add Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, beef broth, and bay leaf to the slow cooker Stir to combine ingredients Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender Discard bay leaf before serving