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Glazed Carrots by Nancy MiyasakiI made these carrots to be a sweet, vegetable side to go with the Caribbean Pork we made tonight. I wanted something that would be sweet like plantains, and these did the job perfectly. I adapted this from a Cook's Illustrated recipe, and I think the technique is a good one. They'd be nice as a a side with any grilled meat. |
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Easy Candied Pecans by Salad FoodieA snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl. |
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Fiesta Chopped Salad by Salad FoodieI’m on a mission to find great new (to me) recipes using zucchini, and this perky salad was the first to be tried. A healthy colorful side salad, full of summer garden veggies with a refreshing light dressing. It meets my criteria for a “Keeper.” Score One! |
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Romaine Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing by Nancy MiyasakiA simple but fantastic salad with a very nice dressing. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes add depth and flavor to this salad. We all really enjoyed this. Another amazing dish from my good friend Marci Chan! |
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Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots by John SpottiswoodThis is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots and the ginger gives a bit of spice to balance the sweetness. Orange zest and juice gives a nice acidity to the dish. If you make this, it will likely become… |
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Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos MillerSuper simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade! |
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Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill by Salad FoodieDelightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian meals. |
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Sweet and Savory Cornbread Cookies by Culinary EnvyYou just have to try these fun and flavorful Sweet and Savory Cornbread Cookies. They are buttery, moist, sweet and slightly spicy. |
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Jacko Lantern Smoothie by Organic Cocktail RecipesTreat your friends and family to this Jacko Lantern Smoothie, a perfect autumn-themed drink made from pumpkin pulp, nutmeg. I made it to go along with a few other halloween-themed drinks, but truthfully, this cocktail is good for any autumn occasion as long as you can find fresh pumpkin. |
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Delicious Home-made Vegetarian Carrot Hot Dog Recipe. by Betsy's BestTrick your family with this healthy vegetarian hot dog swap and toss that Weiner for something leaner! This carrot dog is the healthiest replacement for a hot dog and has the same flavor and color as your all-American favorite ballpark dog. Drizzle some ketchup and mustard and close your eyes when you take your first bite and be… |
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Hawaiian Crest Salsa by SmokinhotchefI came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness… |
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Pecan Pie Muffins by Culinary EnvyThese yummy, rich and flavorful Pecan Pie Muffins only take a few ingredients and are ready in minutes. It’s like a gooey Pecan Pie in muffin form! |
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Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli by SmokinhotchefI make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my daughter Genesis loves it and enjoys this recipe as her main dish with no meat added. I feel great knowing my children can be satisfied with a meatless meal and still be happy! |
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Brownie Croissant by Culinary EnvyBrownie Croissant is an absolute WINNER! You have these scrumptious fudgy brownies with delicate, light, flaky croissants mixed throughout. It makes the texture almost airy inside. A must try! |
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Broccoli Carrot Raisin Salad by Deepti Naik
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