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Appetizers and Sides

Small dishes, big flavor. These appetizers and sides are perfect for holidays, parties, and weeknight dinners. Choose from quick vegetable sides, tasty bites, dips, and more. Every recipe is easy, delicious, and made to share. Your table will feel extra special.

Bowl of creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup topped with cheddar cheese and fresh broccoli

What Makes This Broccoli Cheddar Soup the Best

December 19, 2025 by Emma Cooke

Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the bowl I reach for when …

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Creamy Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup with spinach and cheese in a bowl.

What Makes This Tomato Tortellini Soup So Good

December 19, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

Parmesan Tomato Tortellini Soup is the kind of recipe you …

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Delicious Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup with ground beef, macaroni, and cheddar cheese.

Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup Recipe: Comfort Food Favorite

December 18, 2025 by Molly Mckaren

Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup is my cozy bowl for days when …

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Bowl of creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup with vegetables and chunks of chicken.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe: Creamy Comfort Food Made Easy

December 18, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

Chicken Pot Pie Soup is exactly what I reach for …

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A vibrant bowl of Coconut Curry Soup with fresh vegetables and noodles.

What Makes Coconut Curry Soup So Popular

December 17, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

Coconut Curry Soup is the kind of bowl I crave …

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A bowl of creamy Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup garnished with crispy chickpeas and herbs.

See This Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup Going Viral for a Reason

December 17, 2025 by Molly Mckaren

Garlic Chickpea Soup saved my weeknight sanity more times than …

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Bowl of One-Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Easy One-Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe

December 16, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

One-Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup is what I make when I’m …

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Classic Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup

December 16, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup always finds its way to …

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One Pot Lasagna Soup

One Pot Lasagna Soup: Easy, Cheesy Recipe

December 16, 2025 by Emma Cooke

One-Pot Lasagna Soup is my answer to those weeknights when …

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Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup served in a bowl with herbs and spices.

Chicken Mac and Cheese Soup Recipe

December 14, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup is what I make when the …

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Cooking never felt natural at first, but I kept at it. Somewhere along the way, I combined my background in nutritional sciences with what I’d learned by burning (and sometimes saving) meals, and that turned into First Step Recipes.

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