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Rich chocolate cupcakes with a fresh raspberry on top - the best dessert for Valentine's day for all those chocohol

  • CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE:
  • 1 (21-ounce) can raspberry pie filling
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Devil’s Food Cake Mix
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • (high altitude, add 1/4 cup flour)
  • RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup frozen raspberries, thawed and strained
4.3/5 (29 Votes)

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This monkey bread can be prepared the night before and then baked to pull-apart perfection in the morning for an ea...

  • 2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 package vanilla or butterscotch pudding (not instant)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

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Thai red curry paste provides the spicy base for this soup

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 12 ounces (3-cups) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 4 large green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, such as Thai Kitchen
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15-ounce) petite diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cup (6-ounces) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

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Yum! These crispy brown Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties make a perfect side dish

  • 2 cups baked sweet potato, skins removed & mashed (approximately 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • Medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (more to garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • Earth balance vegan butter or coconut oil for cooking
4.5/5 (25 Votes)

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This recipe makes 8 loaves of bread, so you can enjoy the taste and texture of homemade bread for a while

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 quart scalded milk
  • 1 quart boiling water
  • 3 packages dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 25 to 30 cups flour
4.4/5 (19 Votes)

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This delicious vegetarian dish is features a whole roasted cauliflower simmered in white wine before being roasted,...

  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER:
  • 2 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 head cauliflower, leaves removed
  • WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE AND ASSEMBLY:
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 ounces feta
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
  • Coarse sea salt, for serving
4.5/5 (19 Votes)

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General Tso's Chickpeas are flavorful, delicious, and filled with all the Asian-inspired flavors that you love, but...

  • MARINADE:
  • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas cooked, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos or coconut aminos (soy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
  • 2 spring onions, sliced (white parts, save green for garnish)
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar, or sweetener of choice
  • 2 teaspoons Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
4.6/5 (22 Votes)

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A great meal for the holidays or anytime of the year! This Turkey Breast with Spinach-Feta Stuffing will have famil

  • 4 tablespoons water, divided
  • 1 (6 ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 (1 3/4-pound) boneless turkey breast half
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Oregano sprigs (optional)
4.5/5 (19 Votes)

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Everyone will love this impressive cake for Easter and will make the perfect, cute, edible bunny cake centerpiece o...

  • 1 box Betty Crocker Golden Vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare
  • 2 containers Duncan Hines Whipped Fluffy White Frosting
  • 1 (14-ounce) bag flaked sweetened coconut, divided
  • green liquid food color
  • white poster paper or heavy construction paper for the ears
  • light pink watercolor paint or crayon for detailing center of ears
  • 1 Wilton 12-inch cake platter or rectangular tray or cardboard cut to size and covered with aluminum foil
  • jelly beans or small gumdrops for decorations
  • round toothpicks for whiskers, optional
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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Cheesecake is good, pumpkin cheesecake is better

  • COOKIE BASE:
  • 1 pouch (1.5-ounces) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
  • FILLING:
  • 2 packages (8 -ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 2 eggs
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 1/3 cup chocolate topping
  • 1/3 cup caramel topping
4.7/5 (10 Votes)

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Even after sending guests and family home with plates of food, you probably still have plenty of turkey leftover

  • Sandwich bread
  • Sliced turkey meat, to taste
  • Cream cheese, to taste
  • Cranberry sauce, to taste
  • Alfalfa sprouts, to taste
  • Roasted sunflower seeds, to taste
  • Mayonnaise, to taste
4.6/5 (11 Votes)

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Spicy and sweet are a winning combination with these confections

  • BRITTLE:
  • 1 1/2 cups whole raw cashews
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • BARK:
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies or feuilletine
4.7/5 (9 Votes)

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