Homemade Soup Dumplings

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Soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, are a delightful treat filled with savory broth and tender meat. While they may seem challenging to make, this recipe will guide you through the process, ensuring a satisfying and delicious result. Perfect for impressing friends and family or enjoying a cozy meal at home! Why Make Soup Dumplings …

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Scalloped Potatoes

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Scalloped Potatoes are an easy classic recipe, perfect for your Easter dinner, Christmas, Thanksgiving or even just for Sunday dinner. Specifically, these scalloped potatoes (which are technically potatoes au gratin). In my humble opinion, they are simply the best. And in the years since I originally posted this recipe here on the blog, thousands of you have …

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HomeHomemade repellent to keep away mosquitoes, flies and midges Homemade repellent to keep away mosquitoes, flies and midges

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Summer is synonymous with sunshine, picnics, beach outings, and unfortunately, annoying pests like mosquitoes, flies, and midges. While commercial repellents are easily available, they often contain chemicals that many prefer to avoid. If you’re leaning towards a more natural solution, this homemade repellent is for you. Benefits of a Homemade Repellent: Natural Ingredients: By making …

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A trick to prevent ants from entering the kitchen

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Did you notice a line of ants on your worktop this morning? Then again in the cupboard, near the sugar? Like a small army on a mission, they’re infiltrating everywhere. And yet, you clean regularly, you don’t leave anything lying around… So why do these unwanted pests keep coming back? Before pulling out the big …

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Crack eggs into ice cube tray & put in freezer. Here’s why

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Eggs are a staple in many households, prized for their versatility and nutritional value. While buying eggs by the dozen is common, have you ever considered buying them in bulk and freezing them for later use? This intriguing hack has its merits, offering convenience, cost savings, and a longer shelf life for this essential kitchen …

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Do you often break glasses at home? Here’s what it could mean

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You were quietly tidying up the kitchen when suddenly, bang! A glass falls and shatters. A clumsy gesture or a mysterious sign? This kind of small domestic incident seems harmless, but often triggers a strange feeling. What if breaking a glass was more than just a clumsy mistake? Let’s dive into the unexpected meanings of …

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30-Minute Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 cups vegetable broth 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) 1 cup milk (whole or 2% for creaminess) 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Salt & black pepper, to taste Optional: Pinch of nutmeg or dash of …

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