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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Slimmed Down
Printable recipe – Lightened Down Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes This recipe for creamy garlic mashed potatoes is a slimmed down version of the original recipe. Light sour cream and skim milk are the secrets to keeping the fat in check but not losing any of the flavor. The potatoes are cooked with garlic cloves in […]
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Cucumber Mint Sauce
Cool down Indian foods with this Cucumber Mint Sauce This cucumber mint sauce is the perfect side dish to tone down the heat of any Indian food recipe. The cool taste of the yoghurt combines with the cucumber mint and garlic to give a refreshing change from spicy foods. This sauce makes a great side […]
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Cheesy Herb Biscuits with Tarragon – Great Side Dish
Whenever I go to Ruby Tuesday or The Red Lobster restaurant, I always look forward to their cheesy herb biscuits. I decided to try and make an approximation of them that would not break my calorie bank. These biscuits are savory and slightly rich but have far less calories than the restaurant version. Cheesy Herb […]
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Fully Loaded Hasselback Potatoes
I first discovered hasselback potatoes 30 years ago in Australia. They were all the rage. For some reason, it took a while for them to start appearing here but they have been a popular way of cooking potatoes for a while now. This recipe for bacon cheddar hasselback potatoes is fully loaded and takes my […]
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Roasted Garden Vegetables with Fresh Herbs
When the harvest is booming, roasted garden vegetables are on my menu. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and is so easy to do. It’s that time of the year again! So many things are ready from the garden to put on the table. Tonight it is a recipe for roasted baby potatoes, with onions […]
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Hash Brown Potatoes – Great Breakfast Dish
Looking for an easy recipe for hash browns to cook for a Sunday Brunch? These delicious hash brown potatoes are so simple to make and the fresh herbs make them taste just great. Sunday morning is a special time for us at our house. We normally go out to eat for breakfast as a treat […]
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Today’s Featured Recipe: Gluten Free Treat – Pão de Queijo
It’s featured recipe time. This one comes from my friend who used to blog at an international recipe site called Molly Mel. Regina is a fabulous cook and many of her recipes are Brazilian in nature. Most are easy to do and look just delicious. Regina submitted this gluten free treat called Pão de Queijo. […]
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Potato Recipes to Highlight your Next Meal
Enhance your meal time with one of these potato recipes. I’ve always been a meat and potatoes kind of gal. No matter how I do them, I always feels as though the potatoes are the star of the dish. Potatoes can be cooked so many ways. They always make a great addition to any meal […]
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Caramelized Mushrooms – How to Make Savory Caramelized Garlic Mushrooms
Caramelized mushrooms are one of my favorite side dishes. Who doesn’t love the delicious taste of these slowly cooked mushrooms that take on a lovely caramel color and a boat load of amazing flavor. This recipe is super easy to make and a must have addition to any side dishes recipe collection. Cooking mushrooms this way […]
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Tomato Onion & Pepper Focaccia Bread
If you have never made focaccia, you are in for a treat. This Italian flat bread has a consistency somewhat like a pizza crust but the flavor of the dough is just incredible, with the blend of rosemary, oregano and basil. I’m not a huge fan of pizza because it normally has a tomato based […]
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Roasted Herb Potatoes With Parmesan Cheese
These roasted herb potatoes with Parmesan cheese make a wonderful side dish for any protein choice. Roasted Herb Potatoes make a Great Side Dish I make roasted herb potatoes all the time. Each time I do them, I do something a little differently with the recipe. Sometimes, they are just roasted with herbs. Other times, […]
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Slimmed Down Roasted Root Vegetables
These roasted root vegetable bring out the sweetness of any vegetable choice. Use them as a side dish or as part of a salad. Printable Recipe – Slimmed Down Roasted Root Vegetables When my daughter is visiting, we often go to a local restaurant in Raleigh called Lily’s Pizza. The restaurant is located in Five […]
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Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
This recipe for roasted butternut squash is just delicious. It combines the richness and sweetness of butternut squash with a wonderful Moroccan spice mix, for a taste sensation. My garden had a huge harvest of butternut pumpkin this year. I particularly like growing this type of squash because it is known to be a variety […]
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Slow Cooker – Crock Pot Recipes – My Favorites
Putting everything in a pot, turning it on and coming home hours later to a dinner all made. Sounds like heaven, right? If you prepare slow cooker recipes, that is what happens. My slow cooker is used year round, but I particularly love to cook in it for the cooler weather. These delicious crock pot recipes […]
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Sweet Potato Casserole
I was born in Maine and had never heard of this version of a sweet potato casserole until I moved to North Carolina. I went to a pot luck dinner at my daughter’s school and took one taste and said “what is this? It is delicious.” Everyone was amazed that I did not know what […]
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This Colorful Sauteed Swiss Chard Brightens up Dinner Time
This recipe for colorful sauteed Swiss chard is brimming with the flavor of garlic, onions and Chardonnay wine for an easy and refreshing side dish. Swiss chard has a taste that is quite similar to spinach or beet greens, with stems that are slightly sweet and taste almost like bok choy. It is a wonderful addition […]
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Mushrooms and Garlic with Brandy and Thyme
I love mushroom side dishes and am always looking for new and interesting ways to cook them. This recipe for mushrooms and garlic with brandy and thyme is my latest addition to my arsenal and it is delicious. Printable Recipe: Mushrooms and Garlic with Brandy and Thyme. The recipe is fast and easy to do. […]
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Potato Nachos with Re-fried Beans
These potato nachos substitute sliced potatoes for tortilla chips. The end result is a very savory and tasty dish that can be used as a party starter or a side dish. Printable Recipe: Potato Nachos with Re-fried Beans I first discovered this recipe years ago and it was described as a form of nachos but […]
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Sauteed Fresh Carrots with Dill
These sauteed carrots would make a sensational side dish for any protein course. Vegetarians will love this recipe too. Sauteed Carrots with Fresh Dill I love recipes that can be put together in just minutes. This easy side dish comes together in just minutes. It is naturally gluten free and tastes amazing. For a Vegan […]
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Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary and Garlic
This recipe for roasted root vegetables is easy and delicious. They are very easy to prepare and make a great side dish for any protein choice. Printable Recipe – Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary and Garlic. I love roasting most of our vegetables. The slow cooking process reduces the vegetables natural flavors. I made a […]
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Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Basil
This recipe for tomato and mozzarella salad with basil will take just a few minutes to prepare but will delight your guests. Printable Recipe: Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Basil Assemble your ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, kosher salt and black pepper. Slice the tomatoes and the cheese. Alternate the tomato […]
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Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef
This recipe for stuffed eggplants uses small eggplants that hold the ingredients perfectly. The eggplants are stuffed with ground beef and taste just delicious. Printable Recipe: Stuffed Eggplant with Beef I used Cabot 40% reduced fat cheese for the stuffed but topped them with normal cheddar cheese so it would melt best. Preheat oven to […]
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Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
Have you looked at the ingredients in a package of store bought taco seasoning mix? Ugh…all those chemicals! Why not make your own with a similar mix of spices and none of the bad stuff. Printable Recipe – DIY Taco Seasoning This recipe is so easy. Just measure out the spices, combine them in a […]
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Thai Vegetable Rice – Asian Inspired Side Dish Recipe
This recipe for Thai Vegetable Rice makes a great dish for oriental inspired main courses. It has a nice mix of veggies and the chopped peanuts over the top give it the distinct Thai flavor. The recipe is fast and easy to do. You can use either white rice or brown rice if you want […]
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Roasted Okra With Garam Marsala Recipe – No Slime!
This roasted okra recipe has an exotic blend of spices to give the dish an international flavor. Okra is a southern staple and there are many ways of cooking it. Stewing and pickling is often seen, but roasted okra is another great way. Roasting the okra brings out the natural flavor but results in a […]
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Stuffed Portobello Mushroom with Kale and Quinoa
Mmmm mmmm – one of my favorite dishes – a stuffed portobello mushroom recipe. It’s a great side dish and a staple of vegetarian diets. This recipe features another healthy vegetarian staple – kale and a gluten free grain substitute – quinoa. I also used sliced shallots, red peppers, and parsley for this recipe. Stuffed […]