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	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 1 comment 4662 views
	Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Cranberries and Granny Apples by Salad Foodie A family favorite side to holiday dinners. This colorful dish has just the right balance of tart and sweet.	2 votes 5812 views
	Asparagus with Lemon Sauce by Salad Foodie This fulfilled my need to go beyond that same old, same old steamed asparagus. The lip-smacking sauce is just lemony-perfect. Inspired by allrecipes.com.	1 vote 1 comment 3744 views
	Sweet Zucchini Pickles by Salad Foodie Too many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this recipe as a hostess gift. It is as colorful as it is delicious and lasts about 6 weeks refrigerated. The only thing I added was small cauliflowerettes. What an attractive conversation…	1 vote 3365 views
	Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill by Salad Foodie Delightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian meals.	1 vote 4686 views
	Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes by Amos Miller TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North Carolina recipe, naturally healthy and rich in beta-carotene, the most common plant source of vitamin A. But who cares! This is delicious, even if it is good for you...besides, sweet potatoes…	1 vote 3018 views
	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…	1 vote 1 comment 3346 views