Easy Tofu Stir Fry

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Tofu.  Are you a fan?  I think it’s one of those foods that you either love or hate. When I told my mom that I was making tofu for dinner, her exact words were “bleh.”  Well, to each her own.  😉  I won’t convince my mom or you to try it, but I will say that I initially didn’t like tofu.  I thought it was too soft and mushy.  My husband on the other hand has always liked tofu.  He broke me down a little at a time with tasty dishes that had tofu in them.  Then I learned how to cook it in …

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Paloma

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Paloma…  Isn’t that a fun word to say?  Or maybe it’s just me. I’m not a big drinker and by that I mean I average one drink a week, if that.  When I do have the occasional drink, it’s usually a gin and tonic.  Being my favorite, it made sense that it was the first cocktail recipe that I shared with you back in September 2014.  It took me 1 and 1/2 years to post anything having to do with alcohol and I’m not exactly sure why it took me that long. Today’s cocktail marks my 7th recipe so it would appear that I’m …

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One Pot Mexican Stroganoff

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Hectic days call for quick dinners and this one is speedy and tasty all at once. So what’s the deal-e-o with this casserole type meal?  Well, it’s part Mexican and part stroganoff, sort of.  It’s got a Mexican flair from the lovely enchilada sauce.  It’s not by any means a traditional stroganoff, but it has elements of it here, like the pasta, meat, mushrooms, and creamy sauce. My husband says it’s nothing like a stroganoff… like at all, but he admits that he’s comparing it to the real deal.  It’s hard to explain so you’ll really have to try it to see …

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No-Bake Cookies and Cream Bars

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Oreos and marshmallows.  These are two of my favorite things on earth.  Now imagine making a no-bake bar that combines them together… it’s a reality. I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to marshmallows.  Marshmallows come in three delicious sizes.  Usually called miniature, original, and jumbo (depending on your brand).  I only like the Kraft Jet-Puffed miniature sized ones.  My husband isn’t especially picky and likes all the sizes, but only the mini ones in cocoa.  The jumbo marshmallows are awesome because of their sheer ginormous size, but they’re a bit too sticky for my taste.  Hmm…  By that I …

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

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I’ve made baked french fries.  I’ve made baked zucchini chips.  What do you get when you combine them together?  These amazing baked parmesan zucchini fries. Sure, you could enjoy these zucchini sticks as is or perhaps with some dip of some sort.  Why not dress them up with some panko crumbs?  I’ve used panko to coat chicken, cauliflower, onions, and zucchini (in 2 different ways now) and I’m convinced everything tastes better if it’s covered in panko.  Crunch-tacular! These are called “fries” because they resemble the shape of french fries… and that’s about it. These zucchini fries are a healthier option to the fatty, greasy …

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