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Cream GravyAhhh! 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 |
4 votes
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Black Beans and RiceA Cuban classic, this goes perfectly with all pork dishes, and also with poultry and fish. |
3 votes
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Squash CasseroleThis casserole is very similar to the one at Boston Market. It is not calorie light, but it is great for special occasions. We have had many requests for this recipe. This recipe is easily halved. |
1 vote
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Stewed Zucchini And TomatoesThis Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes side dish has a wonderful flavor that goes with any meal, and the best part is it'll even make your kitchen smell like Mama's! |
1 vote
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Sweet Potato FriesThese sweet potato fries are baked in the oven and very easy to make. I think they are yummy and good for you, too. |
3 votes
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Canning ApplesauceApplesauce is good all by itself. You can also use it as an ingredient in recipes or use it as a topping or side dish. |
1 vote
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Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Cranberries and Granny ApplesA family favorite side to holiday dinners. This colorful dish has just the right balance of tart and sweet. |
2 votes
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Stir Fried Frozen CauliflowerFresh 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… |
1 vote
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Asian-Style AsparagusAsian-Style Asparagus-is a delicous, easy and quick (20) minute recipe for a spicy Chinese side. Tender, fresh asparagus spears are simmered on the stovetop in a sesame-ginger sauce for a dish that will rival the best Chinese restaurants. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low sugars, low… |
1 vote
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Balinese Special Rice - Nasi KuningI served this rice with Balinese Roast Pork, and I think the rice was as big of a hit as the roast! I adapted the recipe from the The Barbecue Bible by Steven Raichlen...one of my favoirte cookbooks. I wasn't sure about a rice dish from a BBQ fanatic, but this is truly awesome! I substituted half brown rice for health, and you… |
2 votes
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Homemade MarinaraThis is a great marinara recipe made from garden fresh tomatoes. Since I don't have those year around I adapted a recipe found with home preserved tomatoes. This is fast, flavorful and my go to tomato sauce for pasta and mozzarella sticks. |
1 vote
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Brussels Sprouts with Pearl OnionsA vegetable dish made flavorful and healthy with a sprinkling of sesame seeds over steamed Brussels sprouts and pearl onions. There are a winter holiday favorite. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and… |
1 vote
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Toasted-Coconut RiceThis is a light, tasty rice that goes well with curries or other asian dishes. |
7 votes
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Cabbage Stir FryThis is a wonderful dish with light but complex flavors. We typically serve this along with another dish as part of a Chinese style meal. |
7 votes
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Simply Smoked Potato WedgesThis 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,… |
1 vote
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