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Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce (for Taquitos)

Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce (for Taquitos) by Andra Kiser

40+ years ago, when my father was in Viet Nam, we lived in his hometown for a year in southern California. There was a drive-in called the Jolly Kone that served taquitos with this runny, hot (heat, not spice) green sauce made with avocados. I've thought about that sauce ever since. I found a recipe a while back (can't remember…

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Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon

Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon by Salad Foodie

A delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a whole plateful of this! It is so simple but so tasty. First run-through I followed the recipe exactly from Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Harvest House Publishers 2010. Having made it several times since I made only minor…

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Sweet Potato and Pear Puree

Sweet Potato and Pear Puree by Farrell May Podgorsek

This sweet potato puree is a favorite at our Thanksgiving meal every year. It can be made a day ahead and heated in the microwave or oven before serving. The pear adds a fruity sweetness. Leftovers can be thinned with light chicken broth, vegetable broth or water into a very nice soup. A touch of curry powder heated in oil adds a nice…

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Cranberry Sauce with Spiced Red Wine Syrup

Cranberry Sauce with Spiced Red Wine Syrup by Farrell May Podgorsek

This is the best cranberry sauce we have created. A bit of orange, spice and red wine add complexity to the sweet tart cranberries. It's perfect for Thanksgiving. It is also a wonderful topping for sweet potatoes, and for Hanukkah, Sweet Potato Latkes.

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