Creamy Mashed Potatoes by Beth Roan

Delicious, easy, creamy mashed potatoes.

Quinoa Toss with Chickpeas and Herbs by Brenda

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites by Tina Smith

Roasted Butternut Squash by B Innes

To roast butternut squash you can either roast cut in half, cut side down, in a pan with a little water for about 1-1½ hours and then scoop out of the skin or peel, seed, cube and roast for about 30 minutes on high heat. My version uses a light marinade to oil the cubed squash and add a little sweetness. I keep it simple, but feel…

Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash by Culinary Envy

Caramelized Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash is drizzled with honey-cinnamon, and sprinkled with crumbled cheese and crunchy almonds.

Tri-Color Vegetable Risotto by Chef Smith

refried beans 400pp by william ruiz

Cranberry Grits Casserole by Carolinaheartstrings

This slightly sweet casserole would make a great Holiday weekend breakfast side with leftover ham or some freshly cooked bacon! I topped mine with a little butter and real bacon bits but the vegetarians in the family ate it straight up!

Skillet Fried Country Cabbage by Dan Bishop

Use this as a side dish along with some fresh garden green beans or pan fried new potatoes. Another comfort food from my family.

Potato and Carrot Salad by ireen

Gorgonzola-Sauced Pasta by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

wilted endive and bacon by duane

fresh endive and fried bacon in vinegar sauce

Shallot Herb Grilled Corn by Carolinaheartstrings

My immersion blender came with a small bowl and attachment that allows it to work like a food processor. I love it. It is great for small quantities such as this margarine rub for corn. I had a smidgeon of the mixture left over and used it on a grilled cheese sandwich. Yum!

FAT FREE QUICHE by Saru

Quiche is not only high in protein, but adding a vegetable to the recipe makes it a healthy and balanced family meal.This meal is certainly an ideal choice for those who want to eat on a budget while still enjoying some cafe style flavor.

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…