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Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley

Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley by Salad Foodie

A quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and carrots, but they could also be boiled briefly and drained. This makes a beautiful presentation with interesting flavor combinations. The real trick is getting the seasoning right. Experiment with your favorite herb combinations,…

1 vote
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Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Easy-Does-It Fried Rice by Salad Foodie

Leftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or shrimp to make a more hearty main dish. Two cooking options are possible with the same ingredients - see Methods 1 and 2 below included in directions.

1 vote
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Thai Black Bean & Corn Salad or Salsa

Thai Black Bean & Corn Salad or Salsa by Salad Foodie

Use as a side to grilled meats or fish, as a main dish luncheon salad, or as a salsa with chips to dip. Original recipe featured on relish.com, with only minor (optional) tweaks below.

1 vote
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Cranberries with Jezebel Sauce

Cranberries with Jezebel Sauce by Amos Miller

If you don't care for the tart tang of cranberries - try this. My dear friend, Gail, serves this dish her way frequently and everyone likes it because it is sweet & spicy and just tangy enough. A great condiment. I've modified Gail's recipe a tad and share it with you. Cranberries will no longer be a Thanksgiving side dish. This…

4 votes
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Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans

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
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Farro, Pea and Goat Cheese Salad

Farro, Pea and Goat Cheese Salad by Kyra Martin

I'd never had farro before, but it was delicious and hearty. A great substitute to rice.

3 votes
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Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce by Wendi Taylor

A simple and delicious take on a traditional Asian dish.

1 vote
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Celeriac and parsnip mash

Celeriac and parsnip mash by Lemon Squeezy

A mustardy, light mash, great with fish or meat dishes

1 vote
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Grilled Veggies with a Yogurt-Cumin Sauce

Grilled Veggies with a Yogurt-Cumin Sauce by Kyra Martin

This was so fresh and light. I really loved it. If you're using Greek yogurt, omit the sour cream. I used squash, but I think sauce would be good with any Mediterranean type vegetable.

1 vote
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Carrot and sweet potato mash

Carrot and sweet potato mash by Lemon Squeezy

Vibrant and tasty

1 vote
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Camargue rice and grilled artichoke salad

Camargue rice and grilled artichoke salad by Lemon Squeezy

Colourful and aromatic wholegrain rice salad

1 vote
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Mexican Rice Pilaf

Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byanka

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

1 vote
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Avocado salsa

Avocado salsa by Lemon Squeezy

Enjoy on the side or as a dip

1 vote
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Avocado Pasta

Avocado Pasta by Wendi Taylor

Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with grilled chicken, grilled or baked pork chops, baked or sauteed fish, or boiled shrimp.

2 votes
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Fluffy Mashed Potatoes for Beginners

Fluffy Mashed Potatoes for Beginners by myra byanka

Following are some tips for the novice cook on how to make delicious mashed potatoes. Several common problems are choosing the wrong type of potato, undercooking, which will produce hard lumps, and over-mixing, which leads to a starchy, gummy product. Equipment: potato peeler or small utility knife potato masher or rice…

1 vote
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