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Chicken Tortellini Soup

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2 Bullion cubes; chicken flavor 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup store bought roasted chicken, diced into 1-inch cubes/or shredded 1/4 cup frozen corn 3 celery ribs, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 3 garlic cloves; minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini 1/4 teaspoon pepper pinch of salt Directions In crock pot, bring broth and water to a simmer on low for about 1/2 hour. Add all veggies and herbs. About one hour into cooking add chicken. Stir frequently, checking veggies. When veggies are almost done add (this is the last 30mins left of cooking) until tortellini shells are cooked and veggies to liking. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Empanada Time

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I spent the afternoon with my friend/sister this afternoon and she made an amazing delicious lunch. I had to let you ALL know about this. This is going to be FUNNN..... She is currently stuck on this Empanada's fix, but you literally can make anything in them. Cheese is the MAIN tasty ingredient. Lentil Bean Empanadas (Savory) by Sydney Mintle (@sydneylovesfashion) 1 cup of Trader Joe already made lentil beans (in a package) 1 package of store bought pie crust 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon curry powder Flour for sprinkling egg yolk for brushing the outside of the Empanadas Mexican Style Empanadas (Sweet): food network recipe 1/2 cup Pineapple 1/4 cup Carmel 1/2 cup mozzarella add more if you like Cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling one egg for brushing the outside of the Empanadas Roll out the pie crust with flour underneath to prevent from sticking. Use a medium size serving bowl or large coffee mug to cut out the Empanada shells. Set them on parchment p

Ikea Meatball Recall

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Hello my fellow followers. Just wanted to give you a little heads up. Looks like IKEA has recalled meatballs in Europe, although looks like stating from Komo 4's website "Stores in the U.S. and Canada were not affected, Ikea said." Therefore no need too run to your refrigerator and get rid of the meat. The reason for the recall: they found some meatballs have been tested and found horse meat in them. YIKKESSS!!!!!! Read more about this article in the KOMO news today. Happy blogging :) Daisha