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These French Onion Soup Sliders are a tasty take on the traditional soup. They are made with buttery slider buns, savory ground beef, caramelized onions, and gooey Swiss cheese.

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 large onion, thinly sliced. 1 tablespoon butter. 1 cup beef broth. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. 6 slider buns. 6 slices Swiss cheese. Fresh thyme leaves for garnish.

Instructions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Pour beef broth into the skillet with the caramelized onions. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the broth has reduced slightly. Preheat the oven to broil. Split slider buns and place them on a baking sheet. Divide the cooked ground beef among the slider buns. Top each with caramelized onions and a slice of Swiss cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

This Crockpot Pizza Soup brings together all the flavors of a classic pizza in a comforting, hearty soup. It's packed with Italian sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, and aromatic herbs, all simmered together to perfection. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, it's a delightful twist on traditional pizza flavors.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground Italian sausage. 1 onion, chopped. 1 green bell pepper, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes. 1 6 oz can tomato paste. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1 tsp dried basil. 1/2 tsp dried thyme. 1/2 tsp dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups sliced pepperoni. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil for garnish.

Instructions: In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat. Transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in sliced pepperoni. Serve hot, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

This Avocado Salsa Guacamole is a new and tasty take on the traditional guacamole recipe. When you mix ripe avocados, hot jalapeo peppers, and tangy lime juice, you get a tasty dip or topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. It tastes great and is great for parties, game day, or just as a snack!

Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed. 1 small red onion, finely chopped. 1 jalapeo pepper, seeded and finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tomato, diced. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. Juice of 2 limes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocados, chopped red onion, jalapeo pepper, and minced garlic. Add the diced tomato, chopped cilantro, and lime juice to the mixture. Mix well to combine. Season the guacamole with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, nachos, or your favorite Mexican dishes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a tasty take on the traditional Caesar salad. It's great for potlucks and picnics. This dish is both refreshing and filling because it has soft pasta, juicy chicken, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Caesar dressing.

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta. 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped. 1/4 cup croutons. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the penne pasta. Let it cool down after draining. Put grated Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and cooked chicken in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a separate small bowl, and mix them together using a whisk. The dressing should be poured over the chicken and tomato mix. Toss to cover. Cut up some romaine lettuce and add it to the bowl with the cooled pasta. To mix, gently toss. Add croutons and torn fresh basil leaves on top. Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This Cranberry Pot Roast is a tasty take on the traditional beef roast. The savory spices go well with the tangy sweetness of the cranberry sauce. When the beef is slow-cooked to perfection, it gets tender and juicy, making it a comforting and filling meal for any event.

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast. 1 cup cranberry sauce. 1/2 cup beef broth. 1 onion, sliced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. In a slow cooker, combine cranberry sauce, beef broth, sliced onion, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Place the seasoned beef chuck roast into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the beef and serve with the cranberry sauce mixture from the slow cooker.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a tasty take on the traditional Caesar salad. It's great for potlucks and picnics. This dish is both refreshing and filling because it has soft pasta, juicy chicken, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Caesar dressing.

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta. 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped. 1/4 cup croutons. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the penne pasta. Let it cool down after draining. Put grated Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and cooked chicken in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a separate small bowl, and mix them together using a whisk. The dressing should be poured over the chicken and tomato mix. Toss to cover. Cut up some romaine lettuce and add it to the bowl with the cooled pasta. To mix, gently toss. Add croutons and torn fresh basil leaves on top. Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a tasty take on the traditional Caesar salad. It's great for potlucks and picnics. This dish is both refreshing and filling because it has soft pasta, juicy chicken, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Caesar dressing.

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta. 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped. 1/4 cup croutons. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the penne pasta. Let it cool down after draining. Put grated Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and cooked chicken in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a separate small bowl, and mix them together using a whisk. The dressing should be poured over the chicken and tomato mix. Toss to cover. Cut up some romaine lettuce and add it to the bowl with the cooled pasta. To mix, gently toss. Add croutons and torn fresh basil leaves on top. Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

The tangy and sweet flavors of a traditional sweet and sour sauce are combined with the savory goodness of bacon in this recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork with Bacon. It's a tasty take on a well-loved recipe that will definitely please your palate.

Ingredients: 1 pound pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces. 6 slices of bacon, chopped. 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks. 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks. 1 onion, chopped. 1 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh. 1/2 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup white vinegar. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 2 tablespoons water. Vegetable oil for frying. Salt and pepper to taste. Cooked rice for serving.

Instructions: Cook the chopped bacon in a big wok or skillet over medium heat until crispy. While leaving the bacon grease in the skillet, remove the bacon and set it aside. When the bacon grease is in the skillet, add the chopped onions and saut them until they are transparent. Once the pork pieces are added to the skillet, cook them until they are thoroughly cooked and browned. To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning. To make the sweet and sour sauce, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a different bowl. Cover the cooked pork in the skillet with the sweet-and-sour sauce. Add the cooked bacon, pineapple chunks, and red and green bell peppers. After giving everything a good stir, simmer the mixture for a few minutes to thicken the sauce. Make a slurry by combining the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. To further thicken the sauce, stir the slurry into the skillet. Simmer for a few more minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the sauce has the desired thickness. Over cooked rice, serve the sweet and sour pork with bacon. Savor the flavor of your sweet-and-sour pork with bacon!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes