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By CraftyZoo

Rate this recipe4.3/5(64 Votes)

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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

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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

4.3/5(35 Votes)

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

4.2/5(19 Votes)

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

4.1/5(860 Votes)

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

4.7/5(17 Votes)

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

3.9/5(2864 Votes)

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

3.9/5(1936 Votes)

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

4.1/5(1612 Votes)

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

4.3/5(1291 Votes)

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

3.9/5(1619 Votes)

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

3.8/5(1186 Votes)

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

3.9/5(1257 Votes)

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

4.5/5(774 Votes)

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

3.8/5(1444 Votes)

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

4.5/5(720 Votes)

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