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EASY DIRTY RICE
By á-2225
This dirty rice is simple to make a packed with sausage, onion, peppers, garlic, parsley and savory seasoning
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound uncooked sausage or ground beef. (can do 1/2 and 1/2)
- 1 1/4 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
Healthy Baked Sweet Potatoes
By LynnK
Although Americans often refer to sweet potatoes as yams, true yams are rarely available in U
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled
Gullivers Creamed Corn
By gstark
A Southern staple, creamed corn is the ideal side to accompany your fried chicken or juicy steak
- 1 (24-ounce) bag frozen shoepeg corn (I buy the Pictsweet brand)
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 8 ounces milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons flour (or cornstarch for GF)
- Pinch white pepper (black pepper is just fine too)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Scalloped Potato & Ground Beef Casserole
By á-42919
Sliced potatoes in a delicious creamy sauce on the bottom then topped with a ground beef mixture
- BEEF:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- up to 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes, optional
- seasoning salt or regular white salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- SAUCE:
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/3 cup onion, minced
- 3/4 cup light cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ASSEMBLE:
- 5 to 6 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Olive Bread Stuffing with Fennel
By á-10360
This dressing is so flavorful thanks to sautéing the fennel and using olive bread
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound trimmed fennel bulbs, cored and diced, about 2 bulbs
- 3 cups chopped onions, about 3 large
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, white parts only, about 5 onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 15 cups stale artisanal olive bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup oil-pack dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
By janriff924
Try these easy Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes recipe with an extra crisp, they are mmm mm good!
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 teasoon salt
- 1 teasoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon flour
Deluxe Mashed Potatoes
By ruthguillo
Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? They're better than ever when they're baked with onion, herbs, and a crisp toppin...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, divided.
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2-cup)
- 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
Tri-Layered Vegetable Kugel
By blum099
Here's another vegetable recipe that is sure to please, and I bet you didn’t realize you could do this idea witho...
- FRYING PAN:
- BOWL 1: ORANGE
- 4 medium-sized carrots
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 2: WHITE
- 5 medium-sized white-fleshed potatoes, peeled
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 3: GREEN
- 6 firm, large green zucchinis
- 1 large white-fleshed potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 large onions, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Risotto Milanese
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
To me, Risotto isn't as hard to make as you might think
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups Carnaroli or Arborio rice
- 2 large pinches saffron
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock, kept HOT
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Creamed Corn Casserole
By á-174535
Corn and sweet peppers are the stars of this homey casserole that includes cream cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn
- 2 cups red and/or green sweet pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped (1-large)
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 (8-ounce) tub cream cheese spread with chive and onion or cream cheese spread with garden vegetables
- 1/4 cup milk
Mexican Sour Cream Rice
By á-2908
This Mexican Sour Cream Rice recipe is awesome
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chile peppers
- 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Pressure Cooker Meatballs & Marinara
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
If you don't own a pressure cooker, this meatball with marinara recipe will still work in a slow cooker
- MEATBALLS:
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated, 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 pound meatloaf mix, ground beef and pork combo
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- Sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (as a garnish)
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