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Orange Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry
By CraftyZoo
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 25
Cooking time 50
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- Optional: sweetener like sugar, honey, agave, etc.
- STIR-FRY
- 1 pound chicken tender cut into cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 4 cups chopped vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, celery, mushroom, snap peas, etc.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup medium yellow onion, chopped
Homemade orange chicken and vegetable stir fry is a lot easier than you think, and you can easily adjust the ingred...
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Stovetop Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
By Valarie
Love chicken and broccoli casserole but it usually makes too much of a mess to make? This recipe is made in one ski...
- 8 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles
- 1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 (14- to 16-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped, if desired
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack or Cheddar cheese
Saucy Asian Meatballs
By Susan52
Quick and easy Saucy (and a little spicy) Asian Meatballs are perfect served as an appetizer, or make them a meal b...
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Smothered Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms & Creamed Spinach
By á-26577
Chicken with sautéed mushrooms and creamed spinach - a full meal! If you get everything prepped ahead of time, thi...
- CREAMED SPINACH:
- 1 large bag of spinach leaves
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- SAUTEED MUSHROOMS:
- 8 ounce package mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- CHICKEN:
- 4 to 5 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 to 10 slices Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8 inch slices
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, like Lawry's
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Super Simple Picnic Potato Salad
By kayjayjohnson
Starting with a bag of frozen hash brown potatoes, this potato salad is super easy to make
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- Paprika, if desired
Pineapple Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
By mytastytreasures
Pineapple pecan cake with a cream cheese frosting is a simple dessert with a whollop of a most delicious taste
- CAKE:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
- ICING:
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Oven-Roasted Smoked Sausage & Potatoes
By á-2225
This sausage and potato dinner is easy to make with ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry
- 1 (16-ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
By ukiahgal67
Make some Italian food tonight with this easy Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage recipe
- 1 (19-ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 pound sausage (preferably Italian)
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach
- 2 cans Italian style diced tomatoes
- 2 (12-ounce) cans low-fat chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce block) cream cheese, cut into cubes
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
By SherryA
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is perfect for a cool evening or any evening for all you soup lovers! Serve this deli...
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans of tomato soup
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 (9-ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi
By á-6498
This Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi seasoned to perfection with lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning and parmes...
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups white wine, I use chardonnay
- 1/2 fresh lemon, juice only
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops
By á-8559
This is a favorite at my house
- 4 pork chops, boneless
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
By HyzQueen
This Southern speciality is guaranteed to always be a hit when served warm and à la mode
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 (28-ounce) can peaches, undrained
- 3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- milk as needed
Blood Orange Upside Down Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Make this beautiful Blood Orange Upside Down Cake in the winter months when blood oranges are in season to brighten...
- CAKE:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose plain flour
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
- 1/4 cup neutral flavored olive oil (or veg or canola oil)
- 1/2 cup blood orange juice
- 3 eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon pure orange oil (optional)
- UPSIDE DOWN TOPPING:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup of dark brown sugar
- 2 blood oranges, sliced thin, rind left on
Corn Nuggets
By á-8559
Corn nuggets are similar to fritters and a great appetizer or side dish
- 1 can creamed corn
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups vegetable oil
Sausage, Egg & Biscuit Casserole
By kimvess
This yummy Sausage, Egg & Biscuit Casserole can go straight into the oven, or to make it ahead, assemble it the nig...
- CASSEROLE:
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 7 eggs
- 1 1⁄4 cups whole milk
- 3 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon each table salt and black pepper
- 8 frozen buttermilk biscuits, partially thawed, halved
- 1 1⁄2 cups Cheddar, shredded & divided
- GRAVY:
- 3 tabvlespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Buffalo Ranch Alfredo Pasta
- 1 box pasta (we used Cavatappi)
- 1 stick butter, unsalted
- 1/4 cup hot sauce, like Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese and diced jalapeños.
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Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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Banana Bread Brownies
- BANANA BREAD BARS:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups ripe bananas, mashed, about 3 to 4
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
- 1/2 cups butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon milk
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Crock Pot Beef & Broccoli
- 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup beef consomme
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooled sauce from the crock pot after being cooked
- Fresh broccoli florets, as desired
- Hot cooked rice
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Lipton Souperior Meatloaf
- 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
- 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- 3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup ketchup
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Patti Labelle's Macaroni and Cheese
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb macaroni
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup muenster cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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Eggplant Tomato Pie
- 1 eggplant
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- Breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley
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Raising Cane’s Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Crock Pot Ravioli Casserole
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 can stewed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt/pepper
- 10-ounce frozen spinach, thawed (I used fresh spinach) (optional)
- 16-ounce bowtie pasta, cooked
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
- 2 whole large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped. or 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato paste
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (9 ounce) package cheese filled tortellini
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
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Baked Potato Soup in a Slow Cooker
- GARNISH:
- 5 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (16-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions
- Top with optional garnishes, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, green onions
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Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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