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Lemon & Garlic Green BeansIt is rare to have a side dish which everyone keeps reaching for instead of the main dish. That's especially true if its a fairly simple green vegetable side. But these green beans were truly that good. We used packaged, thin french cut green beans from Trader Joes. They are tender and tasty on their own, but I've never had them taste… |
8 votes
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Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chili-Garlic SauceMy father-in-law has become an amazing cook, and he made this as part of our Easter lunch this year with the fabulous pork tenderloin recipe (see linked below). This version isn't gloppy with extra sauce like you find in many Chinese take out places. It's very flavorful but also relatively light and healthful. He made a TON of it,… |
18 votes
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Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom MedleyA 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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Fried Eggplant (Pritong Talong)A very easy side dish recipe for Eggplant lovers. This is usually what I think of when I need to have a quick side dish to pair with chicken or fish. |
1 vote
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Homemade Cranberry-Apple SauceIf some people at your Thanksgiving dinner like cranberry sauce and others prefer applesauce this recipe just might work for you... We decided to take these two wonderful sauce flavors and combine them into one delicious sauce. Weight Watchers POINTS value 1 Skinny Facts: for a ¼ cup serving 80 calories, 0g fat, 0g protein,… |
6 votes
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Red sauce for chinese chicken ballsThis is the recipe for the sweet red sauce served with chinese chicken balls in Chinese restaurants. |
2 votes
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Stir-Fry Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage with Mushrooms and CarrotVegetarian |
1 vote
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Avocado PastaDelicious, 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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Crunchy Brussels sproutsAromatic and healthy side-dish |
2 votes
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Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!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… |
2 votes
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easy Turkey GravyEasy Turkey Gravy is a delicious, easy and quick (15) minute recipe for your Thanksgiving and/or Christmas holiday meal. It will come out perfect every time, lump free! This can be easily tweaked by adding your preferred spices also. This is a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low carbohydrates recipe. |
1 vote
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Creole Style Butter BeansButter beans (another name for Lima beans) are super healthy and flavorful. I've been looking for a simple and flavorful way to cook these, and after a lot of research I found and adapted this delicious recipe. This is flavorful and hearty enough to make a full meal out of, probably accompanied by a salad or green vegetable and some… |
12 votes
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Coriander SauceThis is a common feature on Afghan tables and also similar to the coriander sauce you frequently find in north Indian restaurants. It's also common in Georgian cuisine. Serve it on top of the Chile-Coriander Chicken, or as a side to any grilled meat or vegetable. It is awesome! |
7 votes
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Indian Style Curried Tofu & Mixed VegetablesThis is an incredibly tasty Indian style mixed vegetable dish with extra protein from tofu. The flavors come primarily from the roasted seeds, asafetida, curry masala powders, onions & garlic. It is relatively low in carbs as is and high in protein and fiber. It is also moderately low in fat and you can cut the fat even further by… |
3 votes
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Fried plantains (tostones,patacones o fritos)Fried plantains is one of the most traditional Caribbean foods. In the Dominican Republic is almost a must in many occasions. |
2 votes
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