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- Moroccan stuffed peppers with couscousServe these stuffed peppers as a side dish with shish kebabs or a vegetarian main course.听
- Oven-baked zucchini friesSwap mozzarella sticks for these zucchini fries. Baked instead of deep-fried, they're still coated in a crispy, crunchy layer of breading.
- Roasted butternut squash soup with toasted pumpkin seedsThis roasted butternut squash soup has a smooth taste and a touch of hot chili to warm up frigid winter nights.
- Curried lentils with poached eggsLentils cooked with an international mix of spices and aromatics and topped with poached eggs make a satisfying vegetarian lunch, light supper or, a robust breakfast.
- Chicken paprika soupChock full of vegetables and a little bit of creaminess from the sour cream, this hearty soup will help you greet the coldest days of winter.
- Pizza JoesMake a fun, kid-friendly dinner with this Italian take on classic Sloppy Joes. Serve up your Pizza Joes with a Caesar salad for a quick crowd-pleasing meal.
- New Year's Day: Slow-cooker collard greensCollard greens for New Year's Day is a Southern tradition in the hopes for a prosperous New Year.
- Maple sage buttermilk cornbreadThe perfect cornbread 鈥 moist with a fine, consistent crumb, crispy edges, just the right amount of smoky sweetness and a hint of sage.
- Readers' choice: Favorite recipes of 2014From chocolate chip cookies, to bundt cakes, to easy pasta meals, Stir It Up! readers love their comfort food. Here are the Top 10 readers' choice recipes from 2014.
- Black-eyed peas: Hoppin' John for New Year's DayHoppin鈥 John is a Southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice traditionally served on New Year鈥檚 Day.
- Bacon-cheddar deviled eggsRing in the New Year with deviled eggs loaded with bacon and cheese. This recipe can easily be prepped ahead of time, keeping eggs and filling refrigerated separately, and assembled at the last minute.
- Sweet potato cake with molasses buttercreamRoasted sweet potatoes are transformed from side dish to a layer cake worthy of any special occasion. Molasses buttercream and chopped almonds and cinnamon to garnish put this dessert over the top.
- Easy crockpot beans with hamLeftover Christmas ham can be used for more than just sandwiches. Make a simple and savory dinner with white beans, veggies, and ham in the crockpot.
- Cooking the basics: Homemade marinara sauceMarinara sauce, a classic Italian red sauce with garlic, onions, herbs, and not much more, is easy and weeknight-quick to make.听
- Chinese food leftovers? Make duck fried riceChinese food is never bad leftover, but jazz it up by making Peking duck and cold rice into delicious duck fried rice. Just a few veggies and a quick turn in the skillet, and you'll have a new dinner in minutes.
- Eggnog pound cakeCan't get enough eggnog this time of year? Bake it into a cake! Pound cake serves as a versatile base and makes this festive treat easy to transport.听
- Diamond-edged, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookiesGive simple butter cookies some holiday sparkle by using red or green sugar. These cookies are easy to prep ahead of time and freeze until you need to bake them.
- Chipotle pot roast with onions and sweet potatoesBeef pot roast, a winter comfort-food stalwart, gets livened聽up with sweet potatoes, onions, and smoky, spicy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.听
- Cranberry walnut breadCranberry and orange are the perfect Christmas combination. Bake this bread for a special Christmas morning treat, or to have on hand for extra holiday guests.听
- Orange sandwich cookiesTired of the old Christmas cookie classics? Brighten up the holidays with these orange sandwich cookies stuffed with an orange cream filling.