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Fig chutneyFig chutney |
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Salsa RancheraSalsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats, eggs, or anything served in a tortilla. |
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Potatoes With Parsley and Garlic - Pommes ParsilladeThese are the fantastic potatoes you've probably had in a french bistro...the ones that weren't pommes frites (french fries). They are best served immediately when the crisp exterior contrasts so nicely with the warm, soft interior. We served these with a lentils and sausage recipe that I will post shortly. The combination was… |
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Green Beans with Basil and TomatoThis 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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Italian Turnip GreensI love me some greens. It doesn’t matter if it’s collards, turnip or what-have-you. Now my dad, who is deceased, used to talk about his Italian mother cooking greens. I only wish I’d asked him just what kind of greens she cooked. So, on a whim instead of using ham with these greens I decided to use some Italian sausage in a nod to… |
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Mexican Rice PilafGenerally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained. |
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Almond-Coated PotatoesThese potatoes are a nutty, zesty and spicy combo sure to please. |
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Special Baked PotatoesHere'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… |
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Mexican Style Green Sweet PeasThis 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 StuffingThis 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 BeansSlow 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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Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus with Light Blue Cheese VinaigretteLooking for a colorful side dish? How about roasted potatoes and asparagus with a light and creamy blue cheese vinaigrette? |
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Black Bean and Tomato QuinoaThis 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. |
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Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green BeansSweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves! |
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Caribbean Peas & RiceThis popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or black-eyed peas instead of red beans. If you can't find any of these, though, red beans make a fine substitute. This is great comfort food that is a nice mellow contrast to spicy-sweet Caribbean… |
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