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Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
Added on Aug 07, 2026
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 tablespoons shoyu
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch salt, to taste

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Sauté garlic for about 5 seconds, then add ground beef. Stir-fry until beef is evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess oil. Stir in cabbage and pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender and beef is fully cooked. Stir in shoyu. Mix together cornstarch and water, and stir in. Season with pepper; add salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened. Enjoy hot.
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Banana Split Salad
Added on Aug 06, 2026
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
3 medium bananas-sliced
fresh lemon juice from 1 small lemon
1 3/4 cup diced fresh strawberries
1 (3. 4oz. box) vanilla instant pudding mix
3 cups whipped topping
3/4 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup milk chocolate morsels

For serving:
Chocolate topping
maraschino cherries
2–3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

In a medium bowl toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning too quickly, set aside. In a large bowl pour pineapple juice from a can (reserve pineapple chunks for later use).
Add vanilla pudding mix in pineapple juice and stir until thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Drain the lemon juice from bananas. Add banana slices, diced strawberries, pineapple chunks, mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts and chocolate chips in pudding mixture. Gently stir with a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon to combine all ingredients together. Place the salad in the fridge until ready to serve. Before serving divide the mixture into serving cups, top with chocolate sauce, sprinkle with chopped nuts and place maraschino cherry on top.

Do not make the salad too much in advance because the fruits will change their color if it sits overnight in the fridge. It will still be delicious but not look as pretty as the first day

RC: omgchocolatedesserts.com


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Easy Smothered Chicken
Added on Aug 05, 2026
2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced thin
2 garlic cloves minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to thin them and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or cast iron pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted and then add the chicken filets. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it's just barely cooked through. Be careful not to overcooking as it will become more tough. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
Add the olive oil to the same skillet and add the sliced onions. Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes or until golden the start to caramelize. Then, add in the minced garlic and stir to fragrant.
Next, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and thyme and stir to combine well and bring to a boil.
Thicken the sauce:
Add the cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Then, stir it into the sauce. This prevents lumps and creates a smooth sauce. Reduce the heat and add the cooked chicken breast back to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the chicken to be fully cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees with a meat thermometer. Serve over mashed potato, egg noodles, rice or pasta. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as chopped fresh parsley or chives.

RC: Sherri Hagymas


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Dirty Cabbage
Added on Jul 31, 2026
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground sirloin beef
1 (12 ounce) package andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
3 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, such as McCormick®
1 small green cabbage, sliced 1/4-inch-thick
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add ground beef; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned, about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Add andouille sausage; cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate with beef.

Reduce heat to medium; add scallions, red pepper, green pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cabbage, ground beef, and sausage until fully incorporated. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Stir in vinegar and salt. Garnish with scallions.

RC: Allrecipes.com
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Beef Taco Skillet
Added on Jul 29, 2026
1 pound ground beef
1 can (10.75 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup
1/2 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1/2 cup water
6 flour tortillas (6-inch), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup diced fresh tomato, for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the soup, picante sauce, water and tortillas in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and then stir in the sour cream. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir the beef mixture. Top with the cheese and let the dish rest for a few minutes, until the cheese melts. Garnish with the diced tomato and chopped cilantro, if desired, then serve.

RC: Campbells.com
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