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We love avocados! My husband always makes fresh guacamole for us as an appetizer with tortilla chips. My son likes the guacamole, but he decided to come up with a simpler version to be used as a dip, spread or side. He calls it his …
Black Eyed Peas for the New Year, and now Black Eyed Peas for the WHOLE year, because they are so yummy. Try them as a side dish, or even as a substitute for pinto or black beans in your burrito. I originally started to make …
Ingredients:6 Heads of Belgian Endive, split lengthwise4 Tbsps. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter1/4 cup maple syrup5-6 sage leavesSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degreesMelt butter in large saucepan that can hold all of the endive. Add Maple syrup and sage leaves, swirling to combine. …
Rice Pilaf is an eastern european side dish. My family is from Serbia/Montenegro, and my grandmother (Baba) makes this for all of our family gatherings. Rice pilaf is definitely one of our family’s comfort foods. My kids love rice pilaf, and I make it at home …
My family loves brussels sprouts. This Barefoot Contessa recipe is a great way to make them. I also like to make them plain; tossed with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Browning them under the broiler, so that the leaves get a little black on …
This Macaroni and Cheese recipe is delicious! You can use whatever cheese you have on hand. I have used Coastal Cheddar, Comte and Tillamook for the cheese sauce. You could even use a good Jack. For the top, you can sprinkle the same cheese used …
Ingredients 8 oz. cooked pasta. Preferably campanelle or fusilli1 small zucchini (sliced thinly with a mandoline)3 c. halved cherry tomatoes (yellow and red)1 c. halved bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)3/4 c. fresh basil1 clove garlic3 T red wine vinegar1/2 c. good olive oilkosher salt and fresh ground …
Ingredients2 15 oz. cans of cannellini beans rinsed and drained1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes2/3 cup diced red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 garlic clovessalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsCombine ingredients and refrigerate 1 day …
Ingredients 8 cups presliced green cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated carrot 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 …
Everyday Food Ingredients:Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 pound orzo 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 roasted chicken, shredded or 4-5 chicken breasts seasoned …