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Every winter, I make French onion soup at least once. And while this endeavor takes over an hour, it's worth every moment when I let my spoon land in that bowl of soup perfection. It's the epitome of comfort food and I'm sharing it with you.

As we near the end of February and we begin to look toward spring, give yourself a sneak peek with a gorgeous salad featuring both fresh and roasted vegetables, tender chicken, olives, creamy hummus, and a fantastic dressing.

If you like spicy, creamy food, then fasten your seat belt for a great recipe that can be on the table in about 20 minutes and will remind you of spring while still giving you the comfort food you crave. Get ready for a seafood pasta dish that has it all!

Begin your morning with a little bit of everything and keep yourself fueled for a busy winter day. Bring comfort food to the breakfast table and put it all in one bowl with a clever dish that lets you work in stages as other parts of the meal roast on their own!

Thaw out a bit with a gloriously roasted chicken dinner that uses the magic of cast iron to give it the crisp exterior and tender, juicy interior you crave with a flavorful glaze that's both delicious and a beautiful sight in the middle of winter!

February brings about some of winter's coldest weather. Heat things up with some spicy Firecracker Shrimp Bowls! Packed with fresh and cooked veggies, tender shrimp, and your choice of hot cooked rice or noodles, they will bring a little fire to your table.

Our at-home Valentine's Day menu wouldn't be complete without a decadent dessert! Make one that will wow your beloved without taking a lot of time or energy to assemble. Then dig in and use that time saved to do something fun together!

Rounding out our at-home Valentine's Day menu, we're visiting a warm barley salad that will stand on its own while complementing the flavors in our earlier salmon and asparagus dish. This salad has it all, including perfectly sautéed mushrooms and shallots!

Quick and elegant, this one pan meal is a great Valentine's Day dinner menu idea for you and the special person in your life. Instead of spending all your time and money on restaurants and waiting lines, turn to your own kitchen and get dinner on the table in a half hour!

With April here, everyone is busy welcoming spring with yard work, spring cleaning, and the occasional spring concert or ball game. Save time and money by making dinner a snap with a quick peanut noodle dish featuring the flavors of Thailand and speed that can't be matched by pizza delivery or fast food pickup!

Get cheers and wows in addition to hugs and kisses this Valentine's Day with a custom floral ice bucket to chill your champagne and warm your beloved's heart. Step by step instructions take you through assembling this simple, yet breath-takingly beautiful holiday touch.