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	Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style by Amos Miller I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu Ghobi', has long been a favorite vegetable side dish in my kitchen. It is simple, easy to make and very healthy for you. One seldom finds a cauliflower dish on the average restaurant menu. But you need not be a…	8 votes 4 reviews 13 comments 21525 views
	Cooler Corn by Glenn Large gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not anymore. Thanks to tailgating technology there is a simple way to make dozens of ears of corn for the hungry revelers.	1 vote 22927 views
	Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots) by Micheline Are you tired of serving plain carrots? This is an excellent sweet sauce you can serve on top of cooked carrots to impress family and friends. You can serve the plain sauce or as in the photo you can add peeled orange slices to the sauce before adding to the cooked carrots for a fancier looking dish or for a special occasion.	2 votes 10359 views
	Cardamom Carrots by Robyn Savoie This side of sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom blend well. They're particularly nice during the holiday's, served up with poultry.	1 vote 3 comments 6641 views
	Homemade White Butter by Hina Gujral You must be wondering why you should bother with making your own butter. There are actually several reasons! First, it's really easy and also you end up with a superior product, especially if you choose quality cream from the fresh milk. Though store bought butter is always there but that taste of farm freshness is missing and…	1 vote 1 comment 2724 views
	Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style by shalini Winter and Aloo Gobi go hand in hand! This wholesome vegetable dish with rotis or paranthas...yum!and then leftovers can be stuffed into paranthas and made sandwiches with...so versatile . An accompaniment to lentil-dals or to lamb or chicken...any which way is good! Mustard oil has a high smoking point like grape seed oil and is…	1 vote 5185 views
	Savory Baked Sweet Corn by Julia Ann Souders A farm dish makes it to the city table. Use fresh sweet corn for a tasty creamy hot side dish with fried chicken and green beans. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com All rights…	1 vote 2 comments 5406 views
	Balsamic Mayonnaise by Smokinhotchef This is mayonnaise set on it's ear. I came up with it one day while making my traditional homemade mayo. I searched my pantry, and to my dismay, I had run out of white, red, cider, distilled and seasoned rice vinegar. Alas, I came to my balsamic vinegar. I took a gander and gave it the old college try. I was extremely pleased…	1 vote 1 review 4097 views
	Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans by Salad Foodie This colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed rice! I liked it even more next day. Easily adapts to vegetarian.	1 vote 4916 views
	Featherlight Dumplings by Les These featherlight dumplings are delicious family favourites. Great with a good stew. Perfect for 'one pot' cooking and sooooo easy to make!	1 vote 1 comment 2700 views
	Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole by Mia Nardozzi Creamy southern style Macaroni and Cheese with a crunchy cracker topping. Great make ahead dish for events and holidays! Sure to be a crowd pleaser.	1 vote 3352 views
	Spicy Red Anjou Pear Sauce: by Julia Ann Souders A cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice flavored sauce made from Red Anjou Pears. A tasty side dish to have with pork, chicken or vegetarian as salad or dessert. Great with cottage cheese. Recipe adapted from my recipe of apple sauce. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks…	1 vote 2432 views
	Old school Pinto Beans by Tim Campbell Best old school beans ever!	1 vote 1171 views
	Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon) by Salad Foodie It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09) does just that. I stayed fairly close to its version and am glad I did. We loved the smoky flavor bacon imparts to cheesy pasta, and the extra zing from hot sauce. You will need a broiler-safe baking dish or pan for this. I used…	1 vote 1718 views
	Pineapple Heaven by kaitlyn My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.	2 votes 1662 views