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Almond-Coated Potatoes

Almond-Coated Potatoes by Robyn Savoie

These potatoes are a nutty, zesty and spicy combo sure to please.

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Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce by Salad Foodie

This 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.

1 vote
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Orange Rice Medley

Orange Rice Medley by Robyn Savoie

This is a lovely, slightly sweet side dish. It looks so pretty with the harvest colors of chopped green and red peppers and orange slices tucked in with the rice.

1 vote
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Mussels Steamed in Brandy with Apples and Sage

Mussels Steamed in Brandy with Apples and Sage by Robyn Savoie

Mussels make an easy and inexpensive meal. For the sweetest mussels, look for smaller ones and ask your fishmonger for the farm-raised variety. Do not debeard them until just before cooking, or the mussels will die. Remember to discard any mussels that remain open when tapped before cooking, and all that don't open when…

1 vote
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Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill

Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill by Salad Foodie

Delightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian meals.

1 vote
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes by Two Southern Girls

Cauliflower can be delicious, I promise Even your kids will love this recipe; just tell them it’s Mashed Potatoes. I was a little hesitant at first seeing as how I love Potatoes, who would ever want to replace Potatoes with Cauliflower; they would have to be crazy.

3 votes
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The Great Spinach Switch. A Fast Easy Lighter Version Of An Old Favorite

The Great Spinach Switch. A Fast Easy Lighter Version Of An Old Favorite by kathy gori

Still getting whipped around by the weather here in Sonoma. We've gone from perfect warm spring weather to hail and rain, to sun lashed by cloudbursts and windy gusts. Last night my little olive tree blew over. Time to replant. This morning it's crisp,…

2 votes
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Healthy Stuffed Bitter Gourd Boat with Minced Pork

Healthy Stuffed Bitter Gourd Boat with Minced Pork by Blackswan

Be enticed by the kaleidoscope of colours & flavours slowly coaxed into this Stuffed Bitter Gourd Boat with Minced Pork . Besides adding a touch of red to the dish, Wolfberries provides a plethora of health benefits especially for the eye-sight.

1 vote
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Coconut Puttu

Coconut Puttu by Padma Priya Manikam

This is simple light breakfast or tea-break steamed snack made out of rice flour that is readily available in the supermarket. It is best mixed with grated coconut and sugar. If wish to eat it with curry, then exclude the sugar. May also include small cut pieces of ripe banana when steaming for a variant in taste.

1 vote
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Bulgur and Bean Salad

Bulgur and Bean Salad by Salad Foodie

Bulgur is classified as a whole grain and makes a healthy and satisfying vegetarian meal or a side to grilled meats. We like the light nutty flavor it lends to recipes. I always keep #2 medium grind bulgur on hand whenever tabbouleh, pilaf or salads such as this beckon me. To enjoy the best array of flavors this salad has to offer,…

2 votes
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Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli by Smokinhotchef

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my daughter Genesis loves it and enjoys this recipe as her main dish with no meat added. I feel great knowing my children can be satisfied with a meatless meal and still be happy!

1 vote
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Lovely Steamed Open-shell Scallops

Lovely Steamed Open-shell Scallops by Blackswan

What do you think of these cute Scallops sitting prettily in their shells? Don’t you agree that they’re great for entertaining? They’re as good as they look!

1 vote
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Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns

Steamed Longevity Butterfly Prawns by Blackswan

I found these beautiful butterfly prawns at a coffee shop & went home to experiment cutting & decorating it after that. The pattern is nice especially when you've guests. Check out this simple & delicious dish for this Chinese New Year!

1 vote
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Gluten Free Dumpling Delights! Sweets Without The Wheat!

Gluten Free Dumpling Delights! Sweets Without The Wheat! by kathy gori

Almost everybody loves desserts, however not everybody loves what desserts do to them. I'm not talking here about the amazing expanding waistline, larger pants size problem. I talking about gluten intolerance. There are a lot of desserts that involve wheat flour and there's the rub. It's the gluten in the wheat that makes desserts…

1 vote
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