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  • Crab Bisque 12×7 (1 of 1)

    Come to the Lighter Side




    Coconut milk and a combination of shell fish makes this weeknight Coconut Crab and Shrimp Bisque lighter and more affordable than the classic bisque.


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  • Star Anise Chicken Noodle Soup 12×7 (1 of 1)

    A Star is Born




    Star Anise Chicken Noodle Soup is a 5-ingredient recipe that will change you for the better. This little pod will enhance homemade noodle soup like you've never experienced before.


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  • Blended Black Bean Soup 12×7 (1 of 1)

    Blended Ease




    5 ingredients and 5 minutes? That sounds about right. Blended Black Bean Soup is your newest weeknight, one-pan easy dinner.


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  • Instant Pot Lamb Stew 12×7 (1 of 1)

    Instant Comfort




    Full of unique flavors and minimal ingredients Instant Pot Lamb Stew combines classic comfort with weeknight ease


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  • Grilled Harissa Flatbread 12×7 (1 of 1)

    Weeknight Dinner Miracles




    Cooking with seafood is a quick, delicious way to feed your loved ones on those busy weeknights. Here are 9 recipes to get your kitchen fish inspired.


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  • Cumin Carrots and Potatoes 12×7 (1 of 1)

    Roasted Goodness




    Roasted carrots and potatoes get an upgrade in flavor with cumin, cilantro and fresh lime juice.


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  • Crab Bisque 1×1 (1 of 1)

    Come to the Lighter Side

    Coconut milk and a combination of shell fish makes this Coconut Crab and Shrimp Bisque makes for a lighter and more affordable take on this classic dish.

  • Star Anise Chicken Noodle Soup 1×1 b (1 of 1)

    A Star is Born

    Star Anise Chicken Noodle Soup is a game changer. Homemade noodle soup will never be the same after you've made this simple 5-Ingredient recipe.

  • Blended Black Bean Soup 1×1 b (1 of 1)

    Blended Ease

    Who says dinner can't be blended to perfection? Blended Black Bean soup requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes-- that sounds about perfect.

  • Instant Pot Lamb Stew 1 (1 of 1)

    Instant Comfort

    Full of unique flavors and minimal ingredients Instant Pot Lamb Stew combines classic comfort with weeknight ease.

  • Cumin Carrots and Potatoes 1×1 (1 of 1)

    Roasted Goodness

    Roasted carrots and potatoes get an upgrade in flavor with the addition of cumin, cilantro and fresh lime juice.

  • Grilled Harissa Flatbread 1×1 b (1 of 1)

    Weeknight Seafood

    Cooking with seafood is a quick, delicious way to feed your loved ones on those busy weeknights. Here are 9 recipes to get your kitchen fish inspired.

“Everyone has to eat; let’s make it delicious, together.”

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Smoked Salmon
Crudité
Apple Rosemary Soda
Chimichurri
Sheet Pan Loaded Hot Dogs
Carrot Ginger Blended Soup with Green Apples, Pistachios and Basil
A Pleasant Little Lesson | How to Build Nachos
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Stew
Mushroom and Brie Grilled Cheese
Cheddar Bacon Drop Biscuits
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Welcome to my pleasant little kitchen

I am glad you stopped by. My name is Rebecca and I love time spent in the kitchen. I am a self-taught cook and photographer who has discovered the joy of simple, creative home-cooked food. This is a space designed to share with you my affection for food in hopes to inspire you. We all have to eat; let’s make it delicious, together.

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May your weekend start with something delicious. L May your weekend start with something delicious. Like pizza.🍕 
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Meanwhile, we are headed into Spring Break over here— the excitement is through the roof! Bring on the outdoor projects, fun food and late night movies. Summer Vacation Practice starts right now, we can't wait! 💗 Enjoy your weekend.
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P.S. I left an APLK Pizza Feed link in the bio for you, just a bit of ‘Za inspiration to help you celebrate the weekend right.❣️ #apleasantlittlekitchen 

https://apleasantlittlekitchen.com/recipe/pizza-feed/
Oodles of noodles got me like 🤩. And while you Oodles of noodles got me like 🤩. And while you may be caught up in the enticing, mesmerizing pasta, I'm here to tell you the real star of this bowl of comfort is the star anise. Star Anise Chicken Noodle Soup is ready for you on A Pleasant Little Kitchen right now and it’s life changing. Click the link in the bio and you'll be halfway to your new favorite 5-ingredient noodle soup. 
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P.S.Huge shout-out to my dear friend @vonda_judith whose family chicken noodle soup recipe (with handmade German noodles!) is my source of inspiration for adding star anise to homemade chicken broth. Thank you for sharing your family’s treasure with me. 
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Soup's on, friends! #apleasantlittlekitchen 

https://apleasantlittlekitchen.com/recipe/featured-categories/weeknight/star-anise-chicken-noodle-soup/
***Instant Pot and Air Fryer Giveaway—Get One, G ***Instant Pot and Air Fryer Giveaway—Get One, Give One*** The kitchen is a place to feed the ones we love. Feeding others takes many shapes and forms; food is only part of the nourishment. 💗
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Quality time spent together; intentional sharing, giving, being and listening fills up not just our bodies, but our minds and hearts as well. 
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This type of lifestyle makes our kitchens more pleasant and a place where people want to be.
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Today I am encouraging you to give a gift to someone you want to spend more time with in the kitchen. Get one, give one— and @apleasantlittlekitchen will provide the sussies: an Instant Pot AND an Air Fryer.
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You GET one awesome kitchen appliance and then have the opportunity to GIVE the other awesome kitchen appliance to someone else.
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Enter a chance to win an Instant Pot AND an Air Fryer complete the following steps:
1️⃣Like this photo
2️⃣Follow @apleasantlittlekitchen
3️⃣Tag a friend and tell why you want to cook with them (up to 5 tags only please)
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If you want to enter a SECOND chance to win:
1️⃣Head over to A Pleasant Little Kitchen (by clicking the link in the bio) and subscribe to APLK's mailing list. www.apleasantlittlekitchen.com
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If you want to enter a THIRD chance to win:
1️⃣share this post 
2️⃣tag @apleasantlittlekitchen
3️⃣Tag a friend who you want to cook with
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The deadline to enter this giveaway is Wednesday March 3rd at 8 PM (CST). The Winner will be selected at random and then contacted via email or DM. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.
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Thank you for welcoming me into your kitchen. I love cooking by your side! Best of luck! #apleasantlittlekitchen
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