There’s just something about a big pot of soup simmering on the stove that makes everything feel right in the world, isn’t there? Whether you’re craving something cozy and classic, bold and flavorful, or hearty enough to count as dinner all on its own, we’ve got a soup for every mood and season. These are our favorite tried-and-true soup recipes — the ones our family makes again and again — and we know you’ll love them too!

Cozy & Comforting Classics

Warm, familiar, and totally comforting — these classic soups are like a hug in a bowl. Perfect for busy nights or lazy weekends at home.

1. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

2. French Onion Soup

3. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

4. Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

Southwestern & Mexican-Inspired Soups

Bring the fiesta to your dinner table! These soups are bursting with flavor, a little spice, and that cozy Southwestern comfort we all love.

1. Chicken Tortilla Soup

Sweet and savory teriyaki chicken is topped with fresh pineapple and all the classic taco fillings to make these Pineapple Chicken Tacos a major win at the dinner table.

Teriyaki Chicken Tacos

You know how sometimes a flavor combo just sticks in your brain? I have been stuck on these pineapple tacos ever since my friend Jill told me about her family’s take on them.

There’s something simply divine about teriyaki chicken with sweet pineapple. Add in the experience of eating it as a taco, with all the other classic toppings in the mix, and it’s truly amazing.

Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

While my crew normally eats tacos with hot sauce, we all enjoyed these tacos with a drizzle of this easy homemade teriyaki sauce on top. It packs so much sweet and savory flavor, and you can make it in just minutes.

If you’ve never made teriyaki at home, then you definitely should give it a try! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and it’s such a simple recipe. This sauce is way better than anything you can find bottled and for sale on grocery store shelves.

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Listen, I know that pineapple in savory dishes can be divisive. But, I have to admit that I am unapologetically on team pineapple. I adore Hawaiian pizza. And, I love these pineapple chicken tacos for the same reasons.

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Balancing salty and sweet flavors perfectly, this Easy Teriyaki Sauce belongs in every kitchen. And, when I say it’s easy, I mean it. You can whisk this sauce together in less time than it takes to find your takeout menus.

Easy Teriyaki Sauce

Have you ever noticed how some sauces just make a meal? I mean, it’s the same chicken and rice, the same vegetables, the same everything. But, change the sauce and everything is completely different. That’s exactly how this easy teriyaki sauce feels, to me.

There’s something I find delightful in making truly simple food, especially when the result is way beyond what you would expect. Put it on chicken, beef, pork, salmon, or even a vegetarian plate, and it will keep you coming back for one more bite.

Teriyaki Sauce

I can’t remember the first time I tried teriyaki sauce. But, it certainly wasn’t at home. My mom did the best she could, but cooking was not one of her strengths.

I am overwhelmed by gratitude for how tirelessly she worked to keep all of us fed and healthy on a shoestring budget. But, I have to admit, there is not a lot of fondness in my heart for the foods we ate.

So, as an adult, I have fallen in love with experiencing other cuisines as they are meant to be. Authentic teriyaki sauce, homemade salsa, spicy chicken curry, incredible pastas, the list goes on. I just love going to restaurants and seeing something on the menu that I have never tried before. I revel in those moments when you discover a new dish that makes your heart sing.

And, now that I am more proficient in the kitchen, I have learned that one of the great joys in life is to make those meals for the people I love. So, finding a recipe like this online, that let me cook a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of my own kitchen? Bring it on.

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Iced Lemon Pound Cake

Attention lemon lovers…we have got the best lemon dessert for you! This lemon pound cake is dense but moist, soaked in a simple syrup and topped with a lemon glaze.

There is lemon around every corner in this lemon pound cake recipe! That’s exactly how a lemon dessert recipe should be in my opinion. The more lemon, the better!

I’ve been testing pound cakes for seriously over 10 years and they are never soft enough or dense enough and so I gave up. Until now. I don’t know why it worked. I don’t know why sour cream nailed it. But it just really did! Haha!

Sink your teeth into a slice of this buttery tart lemon cake! It is the perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingredients for Making Lemon Pound Cake

Get ready for fresh lemon flavor in every step! I’m going to give you a list of all the ingredients to make the pound cake, syrup and glaze. Here is everything you will need:

Pound Cake

• Butter: unsalted and softened
• Sugar: regular white granulated sugar
• Eggs: gives structure to the cake
• Sour Cream: adds moisture and richness and the high fat content helps the cake stay tender
  • PRO TIP: Full fat sour cream will result in better texture, but low fat or fat free can be used and the results are still delicious.
• Lemon Extract: boosts the lemon flavor
• Almond Extract: adds flavor
• Flour: just regular all purpose flour is all you need
• Baking Powder: give rise and fluffiness to the cake
• Salt: adds flavor and enhances all the other flavors
• Fresh Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice: adds more bold lemon flavor

Simple Syrup

• Water: combines with the sugar to make a simple syrup
• Sugar: adds sweetness to the syrup
• Fresh Lemon Juice: adds natural lemon flavor to the syrup

Glaze

• Powdered Sugar: adds sweetness and structure to the glaze
• Fresh Lemon Juice: adds fresh and bright lemon flavor
• Milk: adds creaminess to the glaze

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Moist Lemon Pound Cake

This lemon pound cake recipe is as simple as making a loaf cake, soaking it with a homemade lemon syrup and then topping it with a tangy glaze. Here is a step-by-step guide for making this recipe:

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a bread pan.
2. Wet Ingredients: Cream the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and then add the egg yolks one at a time. Add the sour cream and mix well and then add the flavo

I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to share this recipe. I’ve shared so many different ice cream flavors over the years. And, I stand by them all. But, this Cranberry Ice Cream is truly something special.

Packed with tart and tangy cranberry flavor, this ice cream is balanced perfectly with the soft crunch and slight bitterness of dark chocolate chunks. I cannot get enough.

Cranberry Ice Cream

Is there anything else quite so good as ice cream for dessert? Give me a scoop on cake or pie, or give it to me in a cone or bowl. But, give it to me, please! I love the way that the chunks of chocolate begin to melt in your mouth as you savor each bite.

This one disappears fast!

Cranberry ice cream is unbelievably good on its own. But, that said, I would absolutely pair it with any chocolate cake, or maybe even some decadent brownies.

I would have paired it that way this time around, but I can’t. My boys demolished this flavor in one go. So, if you want this to last in your freezer, keep it secret. Keep it safe.

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

Fruit and Chocolate

Fruit and chocolate is a classic pairing. Strawberries and chocolate, am I right? This recipe highlights the match beautifully. Different textures. Different flavors. The sweet and the bitter work together to make the sum more than its parts.

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