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Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix ThemThis is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never cooked or eaten squash blossoms, well then you've missed one of the big pleasures of the summer garden. I first had these as a kid when I was still in the "eeewwww we're eating flowers?" phase. They're a big favorite among… |
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Easy Risotto & Gourmet MushroomsRisotto scares too many cooks. It's really a simple dish, though not commonly served at the American dinner table - unless you have some (usually Northern) Italian blood in your family. When done with care, risotto can be a sublime accompaniment to all types of dishes. In fact, you can add all types of things to a risotto to… |
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Cowgirl's Cowboy CaviarPacked with zing and superfood ingredients, this take on Cowboy Caviar is sure to please. Super fresh ingredients send this recipe from a trot to an all out gallop! Not to mention it's vegetarian and delicious! Sometimes those two words don't go hand in hand. This is a fabulous supplement to any tex-mex meal or side-car to chicken… |
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Super Easy Baked Beans SupremeBaked Beans the whole family will love! |
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Honey-Ginger Glazed CarrotsThis is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots and the ginger gives a bit of spice to balance the sweetness. Orange zest and juice gives a nice acidity to the dish. If you make this, it will likely become… |
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Linguine with Fresh TomatoesSince we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier. |
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Aunt Helen's EZ Baked BeanAunt Helen gave this recipe to my mother who modified it slightly. My mother gave it to my sister who modified it slightly. My sister gave it to me and I modified it to suit my taste. It is quite tasty and rivals the more complex and difficult recipes that I have for Boston Baked Beans. In less than an hour and a half you can have… |
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Green Bean CasseroleIn my family there is always a competition that revolves around the famous Green Bean Casserole. We are a fairly competitive family and this is what inspired me to add a little something extra to this holiday favorite. |
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Easy Corn CasseroleMy family loves corn anything and this will be a regular thing at our dinners. Thanks to my friend Jaynee Levy-Polis for the recipe. |
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Baked Mashed PotatoesBaked Mashed Potatoes is a great option for your holiday menu. Creamy, easy and delicious mashed potatoes that will become your regular mashed potato recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and any other holiday or event. Ingredients include: sour cream, butter and cream cheese. It is also a generally healthy recipe being low in… |
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Toasted Couscous PilafIsraeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a pasta, but we think of couscous as a starch, but not like pasta. The spices can be varied to change the flavor. It is quick and easy, and popular with kids. You can make this vegetarian by… |
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Asparagus with Parmesan CrustCan be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find. |
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Roasted Beet, Onion, and Orange Salad recipeThis colorful salad is topped with onions and oranges, and it makes the perfect accompaniment to an elegant meal. |
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Exotic Spiced Pineapple RiceA spiced, fruity, nutty basmati rice dish that looks, smells and tastes exotic. |
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