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	Stewed Tomatoes by J. Gino Genovesi Canning came about during the Napoleonic Wars, when the demand for a cheap and effective way to preserve food in large amounts in order to feed the troops. In 1809, Nicolas Appert, a French confectioner and brewer, discovered that items cooked inside a jar did not spoil unless the seal was broken. Thus he developed a method of…	3 votes 1 review 3 comments 13583 views
	Crock Pot Chicken Stew by Salad Foodie The perfect Sunday evening supper, this basic stew is pure comfort fare! What I enjoy particularly are the ease of preparation, large chunks of chicken, and the light yummy gravy. Based on a recipe from Taste of Home Magazine, this recipe uses boneless skinless chicken thighs. I have used a meaty turkey thigh in place of chicken:…	3 votes 1 review 1 comment 14890 views
	Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder by B Innes Although fresh is best, it is a chore to open and chop so many calms and in many places they are not easy to find, so using canned ingredients is certainly acceptable. I think that the two secrets to a great Manhattan clam chowder are a great clammy taste and a lot of thyme. This recipe will give you both with easy to use items…	1 vote 3109 views
	Salmon and Vegetable Chowder by Salad Foodie Creamy yet light, this veggie chowder delight can serve year-round as a stand-alone soup for lunch or dinner. To round it out, add tossed or fruit salad and chewy artisan bread.	1 vote 386 views
	Corned Beef and Vegetable Soup by Salad Foodie For a change from sandwiches, use the last gasp of the corned beef to make soup! The leftover broth from simmering the meat forms the base of the soup, and fresh chopped vegetables plus seasonings revive it for a command performance.	1 vote 1 comment 3875 views
	Shrimp Barbeque by Amos Miller Watch out! There is alot of butter in this dish - but life is an adventure and we have to occasionally take some risks! You will want a good French bread for dipping in the sauce & you'd better wear a napkin - or better yet, a lobster bib, too. If you are a child of N'awlins Creole and Cajun cooking, you know how to eat mudbugs…	4 votes 1 review 5083 views
	Perfect Clear Chicken Broth by Claudia lamascolo Step by Step and the secrets to make the perfect broth, suggestions on what to make with it and use the leftover chicken for more than one use. Take a look a this one.	2 votes 5015 views
	Southwest Chicken Chili by Claudia lamascolo Here is a great one pot chili with a little Southwest Flair	1 vote 1 comment 3633 views