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Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style by Amos MillerI 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
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Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker by John SpottiswoodAdmittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you are just looking for a fluffy and buttery rice to serve with a stew or tagine, this works wonderfully and is super easy. |
3 votes
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Roasted Broccoli by John SpottiswoodThis roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and it was just a wonderful combination. Don't be worried by the lemon juice and zest. They impart a subtle flavor that adds a nice dimension to this dish. |
25 votes
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Cooler Corn by GlennLarge 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
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Macaroni and slaw salad by MichelineThis recipe comes from my Taste of Home cookbook. It is a delicious, easy to make and my go to salad recipe for potlucks. |
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Black Beans and Rice by John SpottiswoodA Cuban classic, this goes perfectly with all pork dishes, and also with poultry and fish. |
3 votes
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Toasted-Coconut Rice by Nancy MiyasakiThis is a light, tasty rice that goes well with curries or other asian dishes. |
7 votes
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Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon by Salad FoodieA delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a whole plateful of this! It is so simple but so tasty. First run-through I followed the recipe exactly from Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Harvest House Publishers 2010. Having made it several times since I made only minor… |
3 votes
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Turkey Stuffing or Side: Brown & Wild Rice w/Apples, Cranberries & Pecans by Salad FoodieAt last ~ a HEALTHY stuffing.....that seems like an oxymoron! High in fiber and nutrients but low in fat, this recipe is based on one from the USA Rice Federation. It's quick to make and can be the poultry stuffing, served as a side to holiday… |
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Apple-Pecan Stuffing Side Dish by "Cheffie Cooks"I do not know about you but we love stuffing year round (not just on Holidays), this one is super easy and flavorful and goes with most any main entrée. Pork Roast, Fish, Chicken, or Beef. |
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Hashbrown Casserole by Jennifer SikoraIf you love Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole, then you have to try this remake of it! It tastes like it just came out of the restaurant! |
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Simple Sesame Green Beans by John SpottiswoodI realize that 5 stars is an awfully high rating for such a simple dish. But honestly, I end up eating a pound of green beans every time I make them this way. They end up so tender, and I love the simple flavor created by the sesame seeds and by steaming them in the broth. Depending on what I'm serving them with, I decide whether… |
4 votes
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Spicy tomato and onion sauce by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaAromatic, easy to make sauce ideal for grilled meat. Easy tip: serve this sauce with pasta, chicken, grilled meat or fish. You can make a large amount, divide it into smaller quantities. and keep in the freezer. |
1 vote
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Oven roasted broccoli with Parmesan by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaA simple recipe for a quick and easy side dish of garlic roasted broccoli florets tossed in Parmesan cheese. |
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Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byankaGenerally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained. |
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