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Oven Roasted VegetablesI enjoy roasted vegetables and have tried several ways of preparing them, but this is the version I keep coming back to. Love the garlic and the way the veggies begin to caramelize. |
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Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom MedleyA quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and carrots, but they could also be boiled briefly and drained. This makes a beautiful presentation with interesting flavor combinations. The real trick is getting the seasoning right. Experiment with your favorite herb combinations,… |
1 vote
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ROASTED garlic Balsamic TOMATOESTantalize your palate with slow roasted Italian tomatoes halves. A splash of Balsamic accompanies crushed garlic with sweet and salty sprinkles. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/08/roasted-garlic-balsamic-tomatoes.html |
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Southwest Black Bean CasseroleVegetarians rejoice! This Tex-Mex favorite can be used as a side dish for 12, or as a main dish for 8. The toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, green onions and sour cream together with some tortilla chips add color and crunch. You can make this with as much punch as you’d like - add minced jalapeno peppers, sriracha sauce, red… |
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Easy Cornbread DressingVery tasty dressing that doesn't require making the cornbread first. You can prep it in advance and freeze it. Let thaw before baking. Also, you can mix it up and store it a couple of days in the fridge. Add 15 minutes to the bake time, if putting it cold into the oven. Note that some of these ingredients are probably not… |
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Italo Provencal Sausage Vegetable TianMild Italian sausage blending with caramelized onions house a vegetable tian. Yellow zucchini and ripe, luscious plum tomatoes welcome a drizzle of rich olive oil. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2016/08/italo-provencal-sausage-vegetable-tian.html |
1 vote
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Skillet Zucchini with Tomatoes and PepperoniAt the height of zucchini harvest there's no such thing as too many recipes to use it up. This is a simple way to prepare it that amps up the bland flavor of zucchini with spicy pepperoni. You'll think you're in pizza heaven whether you serve this as a main dish or side. |
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Three Cheese Macaroni & CheeseAn unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation FAVS. Three cheeses make it irresistible - Cheddar, Parmesan - and (the surprise to me) - cottage cheese. Then a crunchy topping clinches the deal. I tweaked it very little and believe… |
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Asparagus with Lemon SauceThis fulfilled my need to go beyond that same old, same old steamed asparagus. The lip-smacking sauce is just lemony-perfect. Inspired by allrecipes.com. |
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Easy-Does-It Fried RiceLeftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or shrimp to make a more hearty main dish. Two cooking options are possible with the same ingredients - see Methods 1 and 2 below included in directions. |
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Great Side Dishes
A group for only side dishes
