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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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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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Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Casserole – Baked Healthy Option
This vegan eggplant Parmesan casserole recipe will allow you to have one of your favorite Italian recipes and stay on your meal plan. I have a delicious recipe for baked eggplant Parmesan recipe but it is neither vegan nor vegetarian. My daughter is a vegan, so I adapt many recipes for her dietary needs. She […]
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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 […]
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Greek Omelette with Artichokes and Feta Cheese
This Greek omelette makes a great breakfast or brunch recipe. This is a Greek style country omelet, which means that it’s a hearty omelet, just packed with vegetables and cheese, and makes a filling main dish or big start to your day. Artichokes and feta cheese are popular choices for recipes used in Greek cooking. […]
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Easy Eggplant Parmesan with Home Made Marinara Sauce
This recipe for Easy ;Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian recipe. It is rich and creamy and full of home grown freshness from the eggplants that are ready in my garden. My garden is producing like mad at the moment, so I had fresh tomatoes coming out of my ears. (the squirrels decided that I […]
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Roasted Rosemary and Olive Oil Carrots
These roasted rosemary carrots have a lovely sweet flavor. They will be a nice addition to your Thanksgiving menu. They make a great side dish for your favorite protein and I also love to add roasted carrots to salads for a warm autumn lunch choice. Roasting any vegetable brings out its lovely sweetness and these […]
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Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheddar Cheese – Party Appetizer
These delicious stuffed mushrooms would make a great side vegetable or a party appetizer. Use white button mushrooms that hold up well to fillings. Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables to use for small bites to start a party. The cap of a mushroom is the perfect place to add all sorts of ingredients […]
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Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Omelette
This mushroom and caramelized onion omelette makes a great breakfast or brunch treat. The tender omelette is stuffed with mushrooms and caramelized onions as well as cream and Havarti cheese. An omelette (or omelet) is a type of egg dish often served at brunch or breakfast. Omelettes are made with beaten eggs which are cooked […]
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Home made Giardiniera Mix
This recipe for home made giardiniera mix is sure to become a favorite. The recipe features crisp, zesty pickled vegetables with garlic and chili peppers in cider vinegar. Giardiniera makes a lovely side dish to accompany sandwiches and wraps. It’s great to add to tacos and works beautifully on an antipasto platter. Home made Giardiniera […]
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Asparagus Pepper Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe
This asparagus and pepper stuffed portobello mushroom recipe is both healthy and impressive. You could serve it to a vegetarian by itself or a meat eater with a steak—and both would b equally happy. It is quick and easy to prepare and really filling. Printable recipe – Asparagus Pepper Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Looking for a […]
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Roasted Red Baby Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
These roasted red baby potatoes have a great blend of fresh herbs for perfect seasoning. Roasted potatoes are so yummy and go well with just about any main course protein. The roasting process gives the potatoes a nice outside crispiness and a warm and tasty center. I have fresh herbs growing in my garden year […]
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Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole
This delicious recipe for creamy broccoli and cheddar casserole is a side dish that I serve often at Thanksgiving. It combines broccoli, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese with eggs for a rich and creamy taste that my family can’t resist. Broccoli is the perfect vegetable to use in this dish. It has a mild flavor on […]
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Homemade Garlic Bread with Basil and Parsley – Perfect Side Dish
Homemade Garlic bread is a must have accompaniment to many main course dishes. This recipe combines butter with basil and parsley for a great taste sensation. There are so many ways to use this homemade garlic bread recipe. Serve it with home style soups or stews to get that last drop of broth. And what […]
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Pestiños – Traditional Spanish Cookies with a Wine and Cinnamon Flavor
These Pestiños pastries are flavored with citrus, wine and cinnamon. If you are looking for something special to take to a cookie swap, this recipe will delight the party guests with their delicate texture. Pestiños are a Spanish cookie from Andalusia and other regions of Southern Spain. They are often served at Christmas time, but […]
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Black bean Salsa with Corn and Tomatoes
This black bean salsa is a nice change from the regular bottled salsa and is much more hearty. We have tacos and burritos a lot at my house. Most of the time, we use traditional toppings and sides. Today I decided to make a special salsa to go along with the tacos. They pair together […]
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Roasted Potatoes with Spices and Lemon
These roasted potatoes with lemon are cooked in the oven, not deep fried, to make them tasty and healthier at the same time. Roasting any vegetable brings out their natural sweetness. I love roasted potatoes. There is nothing like biting into a crispy outer skin and then having a creamy center surprise. Roasted Potatoes with […]
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Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry with Mushrooms and Tomatoes in Wine
This recipe for sugar snap peas, mushrooms and tomatoes is easy to make and just full of flavor. It would make a fast side dish for any weeknight when time is limited. Best of all, the ingredients are fresh from the garden! What could be better? Nothing tastes quite like a vegetable dish made from […]
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Roasted Rutabaga – Bring out the Sweetness of Root Veggies
I recently tried this roasted rutabaga recipe and it is just delicious and makes a wonderful fall side dish. I have always used rutabagas in casseroles and stews. I like using lots of root vegetables in recipes like this type of recipe. Roasting rutabagas concentrate the natural sweetness of the vegetable. This is the same […]
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Creamy Garlic Pasta with Broccoli
This creamy garlic pasta is an adaptation of the higher fat recipe that contains full cream and butter. I have made some substitutions so that the fat content is reduced but the flavor is still great. I’ve added broccoli to the recipe because I love pasta dishes with broccoli. Any veggie you like could be […]
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Vegetable Manicotti – Healthy Italian Main Course Recipe
This vegetable manicotti is loaded with the fresh taste of lots of vegetables but has a richness from the sauce and cheese that will delight even meat eaters. Manicotti is pasta in the shape of tubes. These large tubes are just waiting for all types of fillings to make them more tasty! Today, we’ll be […]
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Basic Cheese Quiche – A Hearty Main Course Delight
This basic cheese quiche is so easy to make, there is no reason to buy store bought versions of it. As a bonus, you get all the goodness of home made without any of the chemicals of retail convenience food. A quiche is an egg-based dish that has been cooked in a pie crust. It […]
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Greek Salad with Kalamata Olives and Goat Cheese
This tasty Greek Salad combines tomatoes, green peppers and cucumbers in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. It is a great addition to my collection of Mediterranean recipes. The flavors are delightful and combine creamy goat cheese and kalamata olives for a nice change. It makes a great side dish for any protein. Mediterranean […]