Ina Garten’s Italian Wedding Soup + A No-Bake Snack! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week

Are you craving a homemade soup that’s a full meal in a bowl?

In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!

By the end of this episode, you’ll want to cook up a pot of Ina Garten’s Italian Wedding Soup — a flavorful classic filled with tender chicken meatballs, fresh spinach, and pasta in rich chicken broth.

And you’ll want to make our favorite sweet, simple, no-bake peanut butter granola bars. They’re inspired by a nostalgic snack, and are perfect for packing up for lunch or travel. 

Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration that will warm your kitchen and your week!

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Links:

Ina Garten’s Italian Wedding Soup 

The original Samak Stickies

How to make Kari’s homemade version of “No-bake PB & Honey Stickies”

NOTE: Process mixture finely so that it will pack well, and use very creamy peanut butter; the natural varieties do not work as well in this recipe. If your bars are crumbly and falling apart, dabbing a bit more peanut butter will help bind it together. 

• Process and pulse 1 cup roasted salted peanuts in a food processor until roughly chopped
• Add 2 cups Grape Nuts Cereal (or similar) and pulse until finely chopped, then transfer to a large mixing bowl
• Gently heat 1 cup creamy peanut butter + ⅓ cup honey + ½ tsp vanilla paste; stir until smooth and creamy
• Pour peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture, then combine with (clean) hands until fully incorporated
• Use a 2” scoop to pack and portion into individual balls, then use your hands to flatten into a puck shape
• Can be eaten as is, or kept on the counter in an airtight container. You can also freeze them!
• This is a great recipe for teenagers and kids who are interested in helping in the kitchen!

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