Balsamic Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 20-25 min.
Total time: 30 min.
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1 lb. mushrooms, cleaned & quartered
1/4 cup butter
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
Dash of salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Tsp. fresh or dried parsley
Cauliflower Salad
Prep time: 35 min.
Total time: 35 min.
Serves 6
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1 medium sized cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets, steamed
1 celery stalk, finely diced
2 green onions, chopped
3 eggs, hard-boiled, diced
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp. green relish
1 Tbsp. sugar
Pinch of Cayenne pepper
1/4 Tsp. onion salt
1/4 Tsp. garlic salt
Pinch of black pepper
Paprika
Potato Salad
Prep time: 30 min.
Cook time: 30 min.
Total time: 1 hr.
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1 Tsp. dry mustard
1 Tsp. salt
1/4 Tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 Tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 Tsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. flour
2 egg yolks
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
5-6 potatoes, peeled, quartered & thickly sliced
4 hardboiled eggs, peeled & diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup radish, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
Cauliflower Puree
Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 10 min.
Total time: 20 min.
Serves 4-6
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This purée is so simple to make and so delicious to eat. It takes very little time for this creamy kid-friendly cauliflower to come together so it’s easy to add to any meal. It can also be that “hidden” creaminess in the Mac & Cheese that your kids eat so they get that extra nutrition.
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1 head of cauliflower
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 Tsp. white pepper
3/4 Tsp. salt or to taste
Broccoli Mandarin Salad
Prep time: 30 min.
Cook time: 15 min.
Total time: 45 min + marinating time of 4hrs
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This salad is perfect for any potluck get-togethers, as a side dish served with chicken or steak, or even as main dish by adding some seasoned cooked chicken breast. Marinating the broccoli in the dressing for several hours gives it a softer crunch. Along with the crispy bacon, toasted slivered almonds and sweetness from the oranges and raisins, this salad covers all the bases when it comes to flavor.
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2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tsp. cornstarch
1 Tsp. dry mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
4 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup raisins
6-8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
10 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 red onion, sliced
Sauteed Corn
Prep time: 5 min.
Cook time: 15 min.
Total time: 20 min.
Serves: 3-4
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For a quick and easy side dish this is the perfect one. The sweet flavor of corn and red peppers goes deliciously with any savory chicken, beef or pork dish.
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1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/3 cup sweet pepper (red or orange)
3 cups fresh or frozen corn
1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley or 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
1/4 Tsp salt or to taste
Pinch of black pepper
Savory Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Prep time: 10 min. (not including spice blend and sauce prep)
Cook time: 40 - 45 min.
Total time: 55 min.
Serves up to 6
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These sweet potato wedges are tender on the inside and crispy & sweet on the outside. They are just like eating candy…so good!! The dipping sauce compliments the wedges perfectly with a nice creaminess with that touch of tarragon flavor. They make a great side dish for grilled steak or chicken.
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1 medium size sweet potato, cut into 16 wedges
2 Tbsp. olive oil to coat
(Spice Blend)
2 pkgs. powdered chicken Oxo
1/2 Tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. each dried parsley, rosemary, thyme and basil
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. dehydrated minced onion
1/2 Tbsp. dried tarragon
1/2 Tbsp. dried marjoram
(Dipping Sauce)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. creamy horseradish
1 Tsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tsp. dried tarragon
Potato & Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: 15 min. Cook time: 15- 20 min. Total time: 40 min
Serves 4-6
These mashed potatoes are super flavorful with the addition of sweet potato. An excellent side dish served with any flavor of gravy or just with butter on top.
4-5 red potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
½ medium sized sweet potato, peeled, cut into chunks
¼ cup butter
¼ cup half & half or milk
¼ Tsp. white pepper
2 Tsp. dried parsley
¾ Tsp. salt or to taste