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Green Beans with Basil and Tomato by John SpottiswoodThis is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green beans. I've made them with garlic salt and regular kosher salt, both are delicious. If you want to spice it up, add more black pepper or substitute crushed red pepper for the black pepper. |
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Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byankaGenerally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained. |
1 vote
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Almond-Coated Potatoes by Robyn SavoieThese potatoes are a nutty, zesty and spicy combo sure to please. |
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Special Baked Potatoes by Robyn SavoieHere's a great way to change up plain, boring potatoes. I recommend it not just for the taste, but for presentation. It will ooh-n-aah your friends and family. Here's a great tip for slicing these, "Place the handle of a wooden spoon along the bottom of the potato on both sides—this will prevent your knife from going all the way… |
2 votes
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Mexican Style Green Sweet Peas by Robyn SavoieThis is a delicious way of cooking fresh peas, and makes an excellent accompaniment to any meal. The flavor comes from the vegetables themselves, so use vine tomatoes and organic peas if possible. |
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Giggling Gourmet's Fall / Winter Stuffing by Giggling GourmetThis is a good stuffing I finally had a chance to create this year. Nice on the earthy farm fresh country taste. |
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Slow Cooker Baked Beans by Eileen KellySlow Cooker Baked Beans is a super easy recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. Made with canned beans and a blend of ketchup, molasses and spices! Using the canned beans allows this dish to be ready in 2 hours. Perfect side dish for any BBQ |
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Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa by Nancy MiyasakiThis is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it with a relatively simple grilled dish. It would go wonderfully with grilled fish, chicken, or steak. Or try it with the pork recipe linked below. |
5 votes
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Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans by Tracy RappSweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves! |
3 votes
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Strawberry Salsa by Veronica LuciaMy own version of strawberry salsa. |
2 votes
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Homemade Nutella by Erin SCreamy Chocolate Hazelnut Spread you can make at home |
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Sweet Zucchini Pickles by Salad FoodieToo many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this recipe as a hostess gift. It is as colorful as it is delicious and lasts about 6 weeks refrigerated. The only thing I added was small cauliflowerettes. What an attractive conversation… |
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Incredible, Skinny Roasted Garlic Mashers by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxThis recipe is it! These are one of my favorite ways to make mashed potatoes. And for garlic lovers, a dream come true. When you roast garlic it has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. They taste just like the rich decadent potatoes you get in a 5 star restaurant only skinnier. The skinny for 1 serving is only 94 calories, 3.6 grams… |
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Vegetarian Beet Burger by MichelineThis vegetarian burger has the unusual addition of 1 tbsp of grated beets, just enough to give the burger a pleasant color. Once cooked, this burger looks and tastes like a meat burger. It is delicious! |
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Orange Rice Medley by Robyn SavoieThis 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. |
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