October 28, 2023 Issue, Page 9 of 10

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October 28, 2023 The Elk City News -9 COZY > \ \ \\ A\\ \ \\ \) an i) WAYS RY SS TO ADD WARMTH TO COLD-WEATHER MEALS Thai Chicken and Rice Soup Prep time: 2 minutes Cook ti minutes FAMILY FEATURES with melted chile con queso or an Servings: | appetizer plate with options like 1 Minute Ready to hen the winds how! and the chill of brie, Manchego, aged cheddar, Serve Cilantro & changing seasons Parmesan and more. Lime Jasmine brings a crispness to Rice Rice Cup the air, one way to warm up from 1/2 cup G ounces) the inside out is with favorite foods. If you're craving a meal that’s big cooked rotisserie Filling up on comforting recipes on flavor but short on prep time, it’s chicken, chopped like hearty soups and stews can be hard to top the classic comfort food 1/2 cup chicken broth the solution you need to fight off combo ofchicken and rice. This 1/2. cup coconut milk Parmesan Chicken and Rice with tablespoon Thai we cold temperatures. 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