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How to Make Easy Homemade Chicken Stock

February 19, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 1 Comment

Making Homemade Chicken Stock is not only easier than you think, but it’s also a great way to save money, utilize leftover chicken and clean out your refrigerator vegetable bin. 

A jar of homemade chicken stock with carrots and celery on a cutting board.

Yes, I know you can buy chicken stock, but you won’t believe the difference in taste in the boxed brands vs. homemade. Not only is making your own chicken stock easy, but it will also save you money.  Plus, you can control the level of sodium and ramp up the nutrition level of your stock even more by adding vegetables. 

I use chicken stock in many of my recipes, including chicken soups,  chicken casseroles, gravy, and sauces. Chicken stock is also a crucial ingredient in my Traditional Irish Potato Soup, and believe it or not, even in my Southern Spicy Tomato-Cheese Grits. 

What’s in chicken stock?

You already know that making homemade chicken stock is a great way to repurpose or utilize leftover chicken and bones. But, did you know it’s also a wonderful way to use up those leftover sad, limp veggies that are past their prime in your vegetable bin?

The usual suspects are carrots, celery, and onions, but you can also use celery leaves, carrot tops, parsnips, and leftover herbs like parsley, thyme, and rosemary. A little leftover pan sauce or gravy also works well to add extra flavor, and leftover roasted veggies can be used as well. 

I usually make my homemade chicken stock with the leftovers from my Easy Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts or Simple Crispy Roast Chicken. Of course, if you have leftovers from a deli roasted chicken that works too! 

What’s the difference between chicken stock and chicken broth?

Now you may be wondering exactly what the difference is between chicken stock and chicken broth? According to Food Network, chicken stock tends to be made more from bony parts, and chicken broth is made more out of meat. Chicken stock also tends to have a richer flavor, due to the gelatin released by long-simmering bones.

Can chicken stock and broth be used interchangeably?

The short answer is yes! I do it all of the time. There are slight taste differences, but you won’t ever notice it in most recipes. You can also substitute turkey stock. If you are in a pinch, and only have vegetable broth, you could use that as well. Beef stock or broth does have a strong beefy flavor, and I would only use that if you have no other choice. And, then I would dilute it with water. 

How long does chicken stock last?

In our house, chicken stock doesn’t last long because I use it all the time. However, you can store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and in the freezer for several months….

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Baked Mushroom Casserole Recipe

February 12, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Baked Mushroom Casserole in a white baking dish garnished with parsley.

Baked Mushroom Casserole is a delicious and impressive mushroom side dish with a blend of shitake, cremini, and baby portabella mushrooms, baked with butter, parsley, and lemony goodness. This hearty mushroom casserole recipe checks all ...

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Filed Under: Recipe Index, Sides

Easy Southern Sweet Potato Hash

February 10, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

Easy Southern Sweet Potato Hash with eggs in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Southern Sweet Potato Hash is full of healthy sweet potatoes, crisp Granny Smith apples, tart cranberries, and bacon cooked with eggs in a cast iron skillet!Versatile, sweet and savory Easy Southern Sweet Potato Hash is the ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Healthy, Main Dish, Recipe Index

23 Easy Dinner Party Recipes

February 6, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

Collage of 4 main dish photos sized for social media for the post 23 Easy Dinner Party recipes.

Entertaining has never been so easy. Check out these 23 Easy Dinner Party recipes for everything from elegant and sophisticated dinner parties to casual crowd-pleasing backyard barbecues. Keep it fun, simple, and relaxed with these mostly make-ahead, ...

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Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

February 2, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 3 Comments

A bowl of Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup is full of caramelized, fresh sweet tomatoes which provide a rich tomato flavor.  This healthy oven-roasted tomato soup is the epitome of comfort food and, combined with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich, well it ...

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Filed Under: Healthy, Lunch, Recipe Index, Soup

Easy Classic Shrimp Creole

January 30, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

Shrimp Creole in a black cast iron pan with scallions for a garnish.

Shrimp Creole is an easy, classic entrée with fresh briny shrimp cooked in a spicy sauce made with tomatoes, spices, and the holy trinity.* This Shrimp Creole recipe is perfect to serve at a Mardi Gras party, a quick weeknight family dinner, or a ...

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipe Index, Seafood, Southern Cooking

Roasted Green Beans with Bacon and Lemon

January 27, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

A plate of Roasted Green Beans with Bacon and Lemon.

Roasted Green Beans with Bacon and Lemon is impossible not to like. Full of nutritious green beans, crispy bits of smoky bacon, and with the added freshness of preserved lemon, this green bean recipe is even more delicious than it looks.Green ...

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Homemade Copycat Kit Kat Bars

January 24, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

A stack of three homemade copycat kit kat bars and a glass of milk

This recipe for Homemade Copycat Kit Kat Bars is probably one of the easiest and most fun to make recipes on my blog. These morsels are a candy bar miracle! Waverly wafers (club crackers) are combined with graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, ...

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipe Index, Snack

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce

January 21, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones 1 Comment

Two filet mignons with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce on a serving plate.

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce is a perfect date night or Valentine's Day dinner for two! Tender juicy filet mignon is pan-seared, then finished in the oven until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender. A hearty red wine sauce reduction with ...

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipe Index

Easy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

January 17, 2019 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

A serving of Easy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with Andouille sausage

Easy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is the ultimate Mardi Gras food, and a staple found all along the Gulf Coast, especially in New Orleans. You won't believe how easy it is to prepare and it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal with your family. Easy ...

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Filed Under: Chicken, Healthy, Main Dish, Recipe Index, Southern Cooking

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