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Glazed CarrotsI 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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Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions CassolitaThis was an outstanding dish that we served last night with a lamb tagine. It's fairly easy to put together, and will fill your house with wonderful smells! The sweetness is a nice accompaniment to a spicier dish. |
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Cooler CornLarge 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. |
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Buttered Brussels SproutsBrussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right vinaigrette, flash fried, or sautéed, Brussels sprouts have a complex richness, an earthy savoriness that fills your mouth. There’s nothing like it. |
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Vegetable LasagnaLasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred… |
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Fiesta Chopped SaladI’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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GuacamoleThank goodness colors have changed since the 70's. Remember when guacamole green was the color of most people's kitchens?? My sister and her boyfriend had a guacamole cook-off and Kyle's was the winner. I had been scared of guacamole ever since I was about 8. I finally decided to try it and I have to say it was way better than what I… |
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Pineapple Pico ChickenThe succulent chicken breast and crunchy fresh vegetables bring out the best of this unique blending of Asian and Tex-Mex flavors in a way the whole family is sure to love. Note: You can grill the chicken first (or used leftover grilled chicken pieces) instead of browning in the skillet. |
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Italian Cauliflower BakeA cheesy cauliflower dish with lots of flavor.... |
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Honey-Ginger Glazed CarrotsThis 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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Green Beans with Basil and TomatoThis is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green beans. I've made them with garlic salt and regular kosher salt, both are delicious. If you want to spice it up, add more black pepper or substitute crushed red pepper for the black pepper. |
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Okra SaladThis is our last picnic recipe for June. We have really enjoyed serving up items that are summertime-friendly and hope you make this and several other recipes. Post us a comment and let us know which ones you’ve tried! |
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Parcels with asparagus, mozzarella and prosciuttoDelectable and very elegant hors d'oeuvre that is really easy to make. |
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Roasted Pepper HummusI used raw chickpeas for this recipe (soaked overnight and cooked in a pressure cooker) but you can use the canned variety as well. |
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Hawaiian Crest SalsaI 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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