Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick! by Salad Foodie

Scalloped potatoes cooked in 12 minutes? Compare that to the hour-and-a-half baking time most scalloped potato recipes require, and this recipe may become a year round “fav” for you since the microwave keeps your kitchen cool. Another appeal is the unusual and subtle flavor Swiss cheese gives to this dish. The recipe is based on one…

Wasabi Cream Sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Wasabi Cream Sauce

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese by dp

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side dish that everyone will love thank you for looking Enjoy

A Simple and Tasty Stuffing Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

There are hundreds of ways to make stuffing. It can be moist or dry, prepared with French, sourdough, or cornbread, adding ingredients such as sausages, oysters, onions, mushrooms or chestnuts, to name a few. The possibilities are endless…I know how hectic the holiday’s can be so I’ve made it easier by starting with a box of Mrs.…

Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Cranberries and Granny Apples by Salad Foodie

A family favorite side to holiday dinners. This colorful dish has just the right balance of tart and sweet.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Cranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste even better. This homemade recipe is both sweet and tart. Once you make this fresh cranberry sauce, you’ll never feel the same about canned. Quick and easy to prepare, requiring just a few…

Fig chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fig chutney

Fresh chili paste by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fresh chili paste

Fig chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fig chutney

Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by Salad Foodie

A healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the California Wild Rice Advisory Board is perfect for the holiday season. This festive dish combines the warm flavors of acorn squash, maple syrup and nutmeg with 100% whole grain brown and wild rice. I can see this stuffing also served…

The Most Decadent Cornbread Casserole Ever, Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I’ve tasted many cornbread casseroles in my day and this one wins hands down… It’s rich, moist, creamy and loaded with flavor. It’s amazing how some of the best recipes are often the simplest to make. The original full fat recipe has ingredients such as sour cream, butter and 2 entire cups of cheese. This skinny makeover is using…

: Mango sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

: Mango sauce

Cream Corn Casserole by Chef Smith

Moussak’aa by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Moussak’aa

Savory Creole Sweet Potato Casserole by Amos Miller

No sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the yams. It is good to venture outside your comfort zone from time to time - and this is a good way to start! I was set on this culinary path in 1987 when first introduced to Chef Austin Leslie at Chez Helene in New Orleans.…