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Most vegetable stir-fries are a tad on the boring side, but not this one! This dish sings with so much flavor, you'...

  • STIR-FRY SAUCE:
  • 12 ounces tofu medium firmness, about 2 1/2 cups, cubed
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon purple, or white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced thickly
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 6 to 7 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups baby bok choy, or regular chopped green cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup white flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock, or chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons. soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, or regular white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sherry, or cooking sherry
  • TOFU MARINADE:
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
4.5/5 (142 Votes)

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Are you ready for the easiest recipe of your life? Seriously this stuff is incredible! Not only is it unbelievably ...

  • 40 saltine crackers (I recommend using Nabisco Saltines with Sea Salt)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups chocolate chips, whichever you prefer, milk, semi or bittersweet. I used half milk chocolate half semi-sweet.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
  • 3/4 cup chopped, toasted nuts of choice - pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, Hazelnuts, optional
  • Sprinkles (optional)
4.5/5 (137 Votes)

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these fun velvet shamrock cup cakes! Shaped like shamrocks and filled with the ric...

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
  • 1 tablespoon green liquid food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 sticks
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch fine salt
  • Green liquid food coloring
  • 1/2 cup green sanding sugar, for decorating
4.5/5 (136 Votes)

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These muffins are a breeze to make

  • 1 – 15 oz can pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • NOTE: I used 2 teaspoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice instead of the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg measurements
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons natural (not Dutch) cocoa powder
  • 12 heaping teaspoons Nutella for topping
4.5/5 (137 Votes)

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This is a favorite at my house

  • 4 pork chops, boneless
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
4.4/5 (153 Votes)

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Sweet green popcorn -- what could be better on St

  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 to 10 drops green food coloring
4.5/5 (137 Votes)

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Artichokes, cucumber, roasted bell peppers, hummus, pita chips, greek yogurt, and an olive-herb-lemon zest mixture ...

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 cups 2% Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint or oregano
  • 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped, about 1 large bunch
  • 1/2 cup chopped, pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, about 14 ounces
  • 2 cups pita chips, crushed, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups prepared hummus
  • 1 cup crumbled feta, about 8 ounces
4.5/5 (135 Votes)

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What fun! King cake jello shots with a surprise inside will have everyone smiling from ear to ear, enjoy!

  • 12 (2-ounce) glass or plastic shot glasses
  • Vanilla
  • Betty Crocker ready to spread frosting for rims
  • Sugar
  • Purple, yellow and green sugar sprinkles for rims
  • 1 3/4 cups prepared lemonade
  • 4 envelopes plain gelatin
  • 1 1/4 cups cake-flavored vodka
  • 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk (up to 4 tablespoon can be used to sweeten to taste)
  • 3 bowls (one for each color)
  • Regular liquid food coloring, green, regular yellow and neon purple)
  • Silver edible glitter between gelatin layers (optional)
  • 1 Gushers candy (optional*)
4.5/5 (136 Votes)

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You might not need an entree after you snack on this loaded baked potato dip as an appetizer! Serve with hot waffle...

  • 1 (2.1-ounce) package fully cooked bacon slices
  • 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (8-ounces)
  • 1/3 cup sliced fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • Garnishes; cooked, crumbled bacon; sliced fresh chives; freshly cracked pepper
  • Serve with waffle fries
4.5/5 (131 Votes)

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These cupcakes are colored like candy corn with the yellow base, orange top and frosted with white! It would be fun...

  • 1 box classic white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg whites
  • Red and yellow food dye
  • Tub of fluffy white frosting
4.5/5 (133 Votes)

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Tastes just like the Pasta Fagioli they serve up at the Olive Garden

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (16-ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
  • 3 (10-ounce) cans beef stock
  • 3 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 5 teaspoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
  • 1 (20-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 8 ounces pasta
4.6/5 (126 Votes)

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Why make pizza when you can pull together this stunning pizza roll recipe in half the time? This recipe is a fun wa...

  • 1 (13.8-ounce) tube pizza dough
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 packet pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
4.5/5 (123 Votes)

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