My husband doesn’t always believe a side dish is necessary. He is happy to feed the kids a piece of chicken and count the condiments as a side dish. I am a little more traditional. Side dishes really compliment and complete a meal. Fresh vegetables, rice, potatoes, make the sides shine.
This Mango Avocado Salad couldn’t be an easier or more delicious. Add slices of avocado and macadamia nuts to a bed of arugula salad, drizzle with dressing, and voila! While on vacation in California, we went to the Dole headquarters. While there, we sampled some of the salad mixes. When you purchase a bag of […]
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After I made breakfast, I started on this quinoa salad and pork tenderloin. While the quinoa was cooking, I made the dressing. I always double the dressing recipe so that I have plenty for the marinade and the salad with some leftover for serving. Six months ago, I had never bought habanero peppers before. I
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes – learn how to make homemade mashed potatoes in advance that are then baked casserole-style right before the big meal. These creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect time-saving side dish to add to your holiday spread. I am a strong proponent for making as many Thanksgiving side dishes in advance as possible,
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I love potatoes. In pretty much any and every way. But add blue cheese and apples to the mix and I am a goner. This blue cheese mashed potato recipe is inspired by one that my sister makes. I have made this many, many times, and it never disappoints. The blue cheese is not overpowering,
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Learn to make classic Potato Latkes in a skillet. This easy-to-follow traditional Jewish recipe makes perfect latkes (aka “potato pancakes”) with crispy, golden crusts and hot and fluffy centers – traditionally served with sour cream and applesauce. I hardly ever fry anything in my house, but for homemade potato latkes, I’ll make an exception. You’ll
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This Mediterranean Salad with Pomegranate Lemon Dressing is a great base for a healthy and nutritious meal. Pick a protein or cheese to add to it (my favorite is feta) and you’ve got dinner sorted! My children loved drinking pomegranate juice and I really like cooking with it. Pomegranate juice is sweet and tart at
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