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My Family's Favorite Comfort Food Dinner

Published 1 day ago • 2 min read

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Hey Reader,

This week we are having one of my family's favorite dinners of ham and potato soup with crispy roasted chickpeas, tomato cucumber salad, and cornbread muffins.

And The Weekend Spread, to help you relax with friends and family, featuring holiday favorites: Christmas snack mix, jalapeño popper dip, homemade gingerbread cake, and fruit salad for a crowd!

On the Menu:

• Main: Ham And Potato Soup​ - A must-make for soup season, this super satisfying soup is loaded with veggies and is so easy to make in the crock pot.

• Soup Topping: Pan Roasted Chickpeas​ - These crispy seasoned chickpeas make a great addition to soups by adding crunch, flavor, and extra fiber!

• Side Salad: Tomato Cucumber Salad​ - A light, refreshing side made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a simple herb vinaigrette.

• Bread: Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins - Warm cornbread muffins served with butter and maybe a drizzle of honey make a great side dish for almost any meal.

The Weekend Spread:

These are some of my favorite seasonal recipes to share with friends and loved ones!

• DIY Gift or Snack: Christmas Snack Mix​ - This festive, no-bake treat combines sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors, and is perfect for gift-giving.

• Dessert: Gingerbread Cake​ - Rich, molasses-infused cake, with bold flavors of ginger and cinnamon, will bring back sweet memories of the holidays!

• Appetizer or Side: Fruit Salad for A Crowd​ - Whether you’re hosting a party or attending a holiday celebration, everyone will love this budget-friendly fruit salad.

• Appetizer: Sausage Jalapeño Popper Dip​ - All the amazing flavors of jalapeño poppers are combined with sausage to make an amazing hot dip that is over the top delicious!

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Show Me Your Southern Soul!

I’d love to see your creations! Snap a pic of your dish and tag me on Instagram. Who knows—you might get featured in my next email!

Happy cooking, friend.

Donya Mullins

Donya Mullins
Recipe Creator & Owner @ asouthernsoul.com
Food Lover, Storyteller, Party Starter, Joy Spreader

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A Southern Soul: Easy Recipes & Stressfree Entertaining Ideas

Donya Mullins

I’m Donya, the life behind A Southern Soul. I share recipes that are easy to make and full of flavor using simple ingredients. You'll find meal plans for family dinners along with inspiration for entertaining.

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