Bay Leaf – The Cozy Cook

Minestrone Soup

Stephanie — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:33 +0000

This easy Minestrone Soup recipe can be made on the stove top or in the crock pot! The ingredients are simple and healthy with the best combination of flavors!

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Chili Con Carne

Stephanie — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:12 +0000

This Chili Con Carne recipe has tender cuts of beef that simmer slowly in a flavorful sauce. It can be made with or without beans and can be served with sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and more! (more…)

Beer Cheese Soup

Stephanie — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:14:04 +0000

This Beer Cheese Soup recipe is easy to make and is super cozy! Caramelized onions gives the broth depth of flavor with plenty of cheese and beer options. This recipe uses subtle flavor enhancers that round out the flavor profile for a restaurant quality soup.

Be sure to pair this with my crusty, airy, No Knead Bread for dipping!

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Clam Chowder Recipe

Stephanie — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:12 +0000

This New England Clam Chowder recipe has a creamy broth that’s loaded with delicious clams, savory bacon, simple seasonings, and perfectly cooked potatoes. You’ll think this came from a restaurant!

Be sure to pair this with my crusty, airy, No Knead Bread for dipping! (more…)

Meat Sauce

Stephanie — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:31 +0000

This homemade Meat Sauce recipe is perfect for serving with any kind of pasta! It has the best blend of classic Italian flavors and comes together quickly with ground beef, diced onions and peppers, and simple seasonings.

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Lasagna Soup

Stephanie — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:25:01 +0000

This hearty Lasagna Soup recipe is easy to make on the Stove Top or the Slow Cooker and is perfect for a cozy night in! Serve it with Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Ricotta for lots of delicious flavor.

Be sure to serve this with Garlic Bread with Cheese and try my Classic Lasagna recipe next!

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Turkey Noodle Soup

Stephanie — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:27:03 +0000

This creamy Turkey Noodle Soup is easy to make with leftover turkey and tastes great with whatever noodles and vegetables you have on it! This is a budget friendly freezer meal that your family will love.

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Wet Brine Turkey

Stephanie — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:56:05 +0000

Learn how to wet brine a turkey with this easy recipe that adds ultimate flavor and aroma. Use it for a whole turkey, turkey breast, or even a frozen turkey. Check out my tools and tips to make this process simple for the holidays!

Check this out if you prefer to dry brine turkey. And be sure to check out my roast turkey and turkey gravy recipes as well! (more…)

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Stephanie — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:42:30 +0000

This simple homemade marinara sauce is easy to make it just 20 minutes. Use it for pastas, meatballs, pizza, and as a dipping sauce! This is one of the easiest sauces to make from scratch and is perfect for the freezer!

Plus, I’ll give you all of the info you need to know about picking out the best tomatoes for marinara sauce. (more…)