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Roasted Snap Peas with Shallots
By Valarie
The perfect side dish to your main dish, roasting the peas brings forth a great texture and flavor
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 4-cups)
- 1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced (about 1/4-cup)
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries
By Jac_M
These sweet potato fries are better than any I have ever had at a restaurant! These will definitely be a new favori...
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch julienned strips (about 2-1/4 pounds)
Two Bean Cornmeal Casserole
By Beckylynn
For a quick, healthy, meat-free meal, this two bean cornmeal casserole is one of our go-to meals!
- CRUST:
- 1 cup, chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can tomatoes, canned, diced
- 1 corn, frozen
- 2 cup black beans, canned
- 2 cup kidney beans, canned
- 3/4 cup flour, whole wheat
- 3/4 cup cornmeal, yellow
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Slow-Cooker au Gratin Potatoes & Ham
By gmbeckett
Creamy, cheesy potatoes with ham made in the slow cooker makes perfect comfort food! Add a tossed salad, and dinner...
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
- 1 cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 30% less sodium
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
By Tstone76
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette recipe comes together quickly
- 1 1/2 pounds small Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and any blemished outer leaves removed
- 6 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tart apples, diced
Stovetop Cracked Fingerling Potatoes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe for fingerling potatoes was adapted from Food Network
- Olive oil (I use a non-stick skillet so I need no more than 1 tablespoon)
- 1 pound Fingerling potatoes (or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, or thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 1 to 2 cloves fresh minced garlic (optional)
Homemade Applesauce Canning Recipe
By cwyorkiex3
Warm homemade applesauce is a comforting delight of the harvest season
- Add, if desired:
- 12 pounds of fresh apples
- 1 gallon of water
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Dash of salt
Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic & Fresh Thyme
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Hasselback Potatoes (or accordion potatoes) were first introduced in the 1700s by a restaurant located in Stockhol...
- 2 large Russet potatoes or 4 small Yukon Gold or Red Bliss Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt & black pepper
- Fresh thyme (about 2 sprigs)
- 1 garlic clove, sliced thin, optional
Coconut Rice with Sweet Chili Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
The rice is easy to make in 30 minutes
- 1 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Stuffing Muffins
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
My family loves stuffing. This year, I was inspired to bake stuffing in muffins tins, and that turned out to be a ...
- 1 (14-ounce) package Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing (or use your own stale bread combo of your choice)
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 whole onion, chopped
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cups of chicken broth (I used homemade turkey stock), heated until almost boiling
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Bell's Seasoning (if a seasoning packet isn't included)
- Additions: stuffing recipes vary so much! You can add cooked sausage, chopped apples, dried cranberries, golden raisins, oysters...whatever your heart desires.
Glazed Carrots, Cooks Illustrated Style
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I have never liked cooked carrots-- until I made this recipe
- 1 pound medium carrots (about 6), peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick on the bias
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Ground black pepper
Wild Rice & Porcini Mushroom Dressing
By á-160091
Wild rice porcini mushroom dressing is a perfect fall side dish, or stuff your game hen for an easy (but impressive...
- 3/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms, about 3/4 ounces
- 3 onions, peeled and finely chopped, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-grated or ground nutmeg
- 6 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 3 cups wild rice, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry, optional
- Salt
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