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Asian Roasted Carrots & Broccoli
By PineyCook
Super simple, quick, and easy, packed with so much flavor with such a short ingredient list and just 5 minutes of p
- 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste
- 16 ounces baby peeled carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces broccoli florets*
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Greek Zucchini Fritters Kolokithokeftedes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These Greek Zucchini Fritters are a savory side dish, or appetizer that uses zucchini in a different way
- Tzatziki :
- 2 medium to large zucchini, coarsely grated
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 green onions including green parts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped (optional, I didn't use)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
- Salt
- Olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt*
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 cucumber, peeled and grated
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
Slow-Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup
By á-4202
This Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe is made even more delicious with cheese, bacon and sour cream
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 (32-ounce) carton fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 3 pounds large baking potatoes (about 6), peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 (8-ounce) package cheddar, shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh chives or green onions, chopped
Grandma's Cornbread Dressing
By marcia505
This cornbread dressing is straight out of Grandma's own personal recipe collection and is guaranteed to be a hit o...
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of butter, plus more to taste
- 5 cups white bread, crumbled
- 5 cups corn bread, crumbled
- 2 cups chicken broth, plus extra
- 1/2 teaspoon of sage seasoning, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning, plus more to taste
- 1 1/4 teaspoon of salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
Make Ahead Turkey Thanksgiving Gravy
By mytastytreasures
With so much to do on Thanksgiving day it's best if possible to make your Turkey Gravy ahead of time, this make ahe...
- 4 turkey wings (about 3 to 4 pounds)
- 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup water
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 carrots cut in chunks
- 3 stalks celery with leaves, cut in chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Chicken & Bacon Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce
By á-179252
Chicken and bacon pasta with spinach and tomatoes in a garlic cream sauce is an easy dinner to make
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, or tenders
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano, basil - combined)
- 5 medium tomatoes, chopped in large cubes
- 1 cup cooked spinach
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped
- 1 1/3 cups half and half
- 1 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 10 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
Katie Lee's Cornbread Stuffing
By wing118677
I made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it! To save time, i prepared the cornbread a couple of days prior s...
- HERB BUTTER:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
- 3 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
- STUFFING:
- 2 large onions, finely diced
- 3 celery stalks, finely diced
- 9 cups cubed cornbread (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
Balsamic BBQ Sauce for Chicken, Steak or Pork
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe for Balsamic Barbecue Sauce is courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crunchy Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas
By á-4084
If you're looking for a good side with some bite, this Crunchy Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas is a must try
- 3 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Crack Green Beans
By PineyCook
Crack Green Beans will have even the pickiest eater begging for seconds
- 5 (8-ounce) cans of green beans, drained
- 12 slices bacon, chopped, cooked to crisp and drained
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Green Beans with Shallots, Thyme, & Shiitake Mushrooms
By á-10360
These green beans aren't just any ordinary green beans and come highly recommended
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots, 2 medium
- 12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, optional
Mushroom Quinoa Stuffing (Vegan and Gluten Free)
By gvcathy
All of the lovely flavors of traditional stuffing in this power packed quinoa based stuffing that is perfect for th...
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed if not the pre-rinsed type
- 1 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 10 ounces sliced button mushrooms
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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