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Italian Christmas Turkey Stuffing
By carvalhohm
“We never had stuffing without sausage, and my mom’s Italian stuffing is my favorite
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 to 3 cups hot water
- 1 turkey (16 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Paleo Pad Thai with Sunshine Sauce
By á-13
This Pad Thai’s “sunshine shine” sauce is what separates this recipe above all the others I have tried
- PAD THAI:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
- 3 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced, about 1/2 cup
- 1 cup snap peas, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- 8 ounces tofu or veggie meat, cooked and thinly sliced
- OPTIONAL GARINSHES:
- Toasted cashews or almonds, chopped
- Sunflower seeds
- Sliced scallions
- Minced cilantro
- A squeeze of lime juice
- SUNSHINE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter or almond butter, sugar added
- dash ground cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Red Velvet Peppermint Cake
By á-2469
Transform a classic red velvet cake into a festive holiday dessert by adding peppermint extract to the rich cream c...
- PEPPERMINT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package white cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 (9-ounce) package yellow cake mix*
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 (2-pound) package powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge
By á-5543
Peanut butter swirl fudge is easy to make, and will be a family favorite! A little bit of chocolate semi-sweet chip
- 1 (12-ounce) package peanut butter flavor chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 (6-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Almond Roca
By á-44262
Make your own version of Almond Roca at home! Toffee, chocolate and almonds are a stellar combo
- 1 1/2 cups toasted almonds, chopped, divided
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup salted butter
- 4 bars milk chocolate candy, such as Hershey's Bars
Vegan Stuffing
By á-4939
A simple and delicious vegan friendly stuffing featuring onions, celery, carrots, bread and vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound bag Pepperidge Farms stuffing cubes (without seasoning)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
White Castle Turkey Stuffing
By MJH
Enjoy one of your favorites on Thanksgiving with this delicious White Castle Turkey Stuffing! So much flavor, you'r...
- 10 to 12 White Castle® Sliders, no pickles
- 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
- 1 1/4 teaspoons thyme, ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sage, ground
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 cup chicken broth
Slow Cooker Birria de Res
By Alqualonde
One of the best Mexican dishes is Birria de Res, a stewed spicy beef dish made with dried chiles
- 2 pounds beef roast, lean
- 3 dried guajillos
- 2 dried pasilla chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 teaspoon. cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 tomatoes
Vegan Passover Kugel
By blum099
This Vegan Passover Kugel is a delicious recipe that any of your guests are going to enjoy
- 1 medium-sized yellow squash
- 2 medium-sized carrots
- 1 medium-sized russet potato
- 1 medium-sized sweet potato
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 3/4 cup water mixture
- pinch of sugar
- 3 tablespoons matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons oil, plus more for greasing the casserole dish
Cod with Fennel & Fingerling Potatoes
By á-4084
Cod with Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes is the complete meal that your family is craving tonight
- 3 cups purple Peruvian and banana fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced spring onion, green and white parts
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup unsalted Swanson chicken stock
- 2 Meyer lemon slices
- 6 (6-ounce) cod loin fillets
- Meyer lemon wedges, optional
Kale & Sausage Ragu
By á-172
Kale is filled with powerful antioxidants, lots of iron and vitamin K
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup shallots, sliced
- 12 cups stemmed kale ribbons
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (15-ounce) can pink beans
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
Sweet & Spicy Chili Recipe
By á-46561
Directions for this deliciously sweet and spicy chili include chili in a hurry on the stove top or simmering all da...
- 4 pounds ground beef
- 4 small onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 30 ounces beef stock
- 2 (15-ounces) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 (14.5-ounces) cans petite tomatoes with juice, diced
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup pimentos, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 cup chili powder plus 2 teaspoons
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- dash oregano
- dash red pepper flakes
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