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Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan by Nancy MiyasakiThis is a simple and delicious Italian recipe adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. We leave out the egg and sometimes the lemon (depends on what you are serving this with). |
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Cooler Corn by GlennLarge gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not anymore. Thanks to tailgating technology there is a simple way to make dozens of ears of corn for the hungry revelers. |
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Roasted orange Hokkaido squash by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaThe squash becomes tender and sweeter when roasted like this and is a delicious side for meat. |
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A Simple and Tasty Stuffing Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxThere are hundreds of ways to make stuffing. It can be moist or dry, prepared with French, sourdough, or cornbread, adding ingredients such as sausages, oysters, onions, mushrooms or chestnuts, to name a few. The possibilities are endless…I know how hectic the holiday’s can be so I’ve made it easier by starting with a box of Mrs.… |
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Macaroni and slaw salad by MichelineThis recipe comes from my Taste of Home cookbook. It is a delicious, easy to make and my go to salad recipe for potlucks. |
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Japanese Spinach Salad, Ohitashi by John SpottiswoodThis is a delicious way to consume large quantities of one of the healthiest foods on the planet...spinach! I came to love this when I lived in Japan from 1991-1992, and make it frequently now because it is so easy, healthful and delicious. Serve this with any Asian dish, or any meat and potatoes. It's not particularly spicy, but… |
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Cream Gravy by Two Southern GirlsAhhh! Cream Gravy it has so many uses. If you’re not from the South let me point them out to you. You can pour it on biscuits, for biscuits and gravy. Pour it on top of Chicken Fried Steak. Ladle it on your Mashed potatoes. Or just use it a dipping sauce for French Fries or bread |
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Pan Seared Asparagus Spears by CarolinaheartstringsThe farmer’s markets are bursting with so many wonderful vegetables to choose from. June is here and the weather is heating up in the Carolinas. All this month we will be roasting, grilling, sauteing and devouring some of our favorite vegetables and of course sharing them with you. For those of you lucky enough to have your own… |
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Stir Fried Frozen Cauliflower by Julia Ann SoudersFresh cauliflower looked so good at the summer's Farmer's Market. I froze several bags, then this winter wondered how to fix it other than boiling to get soggy limp cauliflower. By thawing first, microwaving for about 1 minute and draining well, it was ready for a quick stir fry. Seasoned and enhanced with walnut pieces made a quick… |
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Toasted-Coconut Rice by Nancy MiyasakiThis is a light, tasty rice that goes well with curries or other asian dishes. |
7 votes
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Simply Smoked Potato Wedges by Curt DespresThis is a very simple way to add a side of potato wedges to the smoker while doing the main dish on the smoker. Such as ribs, a nice beef roast, or maybe a whole chicken. This will take you all of 15 minutes to prepare, and about 1 1/2 hours to cook to perfection. Depending on the spices you choose, they can be sweet, salty, sour,… |
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxCranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste even better. This homemade recipe is both sweet and tart. Once you make this fresh cranberry sauce, you’ll never feel the same about canned. Quick and easy to prepare, requiring just a few… |
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Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon by Salad FoodieA delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a whole plateful of this! It is so simple but so tasty. First run-through I followed the recipe exactly from Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Harvest House Publishers 2010. Having made it several times since I made only minor… |
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Turkey Stuffing or Side: Brown & Wild Rice w/Apples, Cranberries & Pecans by Salad FoodieAt last ~ a HEALTHY stuffing.....that seems like an oxymoron! High in fiber and nutrients but low in fat, this recipe is based on one from the USA Rice Federation. It's quick to make and can be the poultry stuffing, served as a side to holiday… |
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Tzatziki Sauce by John SpottiswoodThis is a great traditional greek sauce. Serve it on flatbread with fava beans, kebab, falafel, or anything else you can think of. It's super simple to make and you can experiment with adding different spices. The yogurt has a mellowing impact, so you can add just about anything without ruining it! |
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