Chicken soup may well be the ultimate comfort food. How does the Jewish penicillin theory as a cure for the common cold hold up in the scientific community? Find out and try some variations of chicken soup such as Chicken Meatball Chili Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Mulligan Soup (pictured), or one of the other chicken soup recipes.

• Chicken Soup Tips and Recipes
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Chicken Meatball Chili Soup Recipe Photo © 2008 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.}

Pork loin is marinated in apple cider, then rubbed with a spice mix and roasted. The result is a tender, juicy pork roast with little fuss. The chipotle chile pepper adds just a slight kick to the spice rub. If you do not care for spicy foods, simply omit the chipotle. Plan ahead to marinate the pork loin roast overnight. If you really feel festive, substitute apple brandy for half of the cider.

• Apple Cider Pork Loin Recipe
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Hazelnuts have long been a favorite in desserts and pastries. Now they are branching out into savory recipes, giving a nutty lift to meats, seafood, and vegetables. Why are hazelnuts also called filberts? Learn about hazelnuts and filberts, how to store them, and get some cooking tips before delving into the hazelnut recipes such as Chocolate Hazelnut Tart, Turkey Filbert Casserole, and more.

• Hazelnuts and Filberts Recipes and Cooking Tips
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Start with an inexpensive package of ramen noodle soup mix and end up with something close to gourmet! Recipe is easily multiplied. Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for even more flavor. Try seafood flavors with canned tuna or shrimp for a change of pace. The vegetables may be varied according to what you have on hand, including leftovers.

• Chicken Stir-Fried Ramen Recipe
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