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Spanish Rice

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintSpanish Rice Serving Size: serves 6. You can substitute white rice in this recipe. For me, it’s a way to add some extra nutirents and fiber to a meal without my kids realizing it’s “healthy”, and the brown basmati rice has a milder flavor than short- or long-grain brown rice. Adding some chopped green chiles […]

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Published in Breads, Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintCheesy Garlic Bread Serving Size: Serves 6. I prefer the ciabatta simply because it is a heartier bread. Ingredients6 slices Italian or ciabatta bread 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese InstructionsMelt butter in a small bowl. Stir in olive oil and minced garlic. […]

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Pasta Salad

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintPasta Salad Tri-colored pasta is a fun addition to this recipe. Feel free to add other vegetables if your family prefers them. Lightly steamed broccoli is an excellent choice – cut it into small pieces and steam for just a couple of minutes so that it is bright green and slightly softened. You can make […]

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Grilled Mixed Vegetables

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintGrilled Mixed Vegetables The beauty of this recipe is its versatility. Experimenting with different vegetable blends might be a great way to introduce new veggies to your family. I’ll let you in on a little secret… I wouldn’t eat cooked squash until I tried this recipe at a friend’s house last summer. I didn’t want […]

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Secret Mashed Potatoes

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintSecret Mashed Potatoes Part of this recipe isn’t really a secret, but the combination of white russet potatoes and sweet potatoes is a great way to get some extra vitamins into your family. For those of you who don’t like sweet potatoes (like my family), the russets give this dish a more familiar flavor. For […]

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Macaroni and Cheese

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintMacaroni and Cheese Making this from scratch isn’t as difficult as you would think, and the results are sooooo good. Be sure that you use sharp cheddar cheese. Milder cheeses will lose their flavor and the dish will be very bland. I encourage you to try different blends of cheeses, though. Swiss or smoked gouda […]

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Quinoa with Chopped Vegetables

Published in Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintQuinoa with Chopped Vegetables Serving Size: serves 2-4. This is a healthy side dish, but could also be an excellent vegetarian dinner. Quinoa is actually a seed (not a grain) that contains 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in each one-cup (cooked) serving. Quinoa has a low gluten content, and it is […]

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Sandy’s Salad Topping

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintSandy’s Salad Topping Looking for something fun to top a salad? It’s a great alternative to croutons. You can use different nuts (try cashews, walnuts, or pecans that have been coarsely chopped) to suit your family’s tastes. Ingredients1 package ramen noodles, any flavor ¼ cup butter ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup slivered almonds InstructionsIn […]

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Tabbouleh

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintTabbouleh Tabbouleh (or tabouli) is a Middle Eastern salad made of bulgur, fresh vegetables, olive oil and spices. This is a terrific salad to keep in the refrigerator. It will keep well for several days. I’ve also added chopped green or yellow peppers to this recipe. Feel free to experiment and add other fresh veggies […]

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Polenta Romano

Published in Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 15, 2012

PrintPolenta Romano Polenta (also known as grits) is an oh-so-simple side dish that can replace potatoes or rice. I usually serve this with pot roast , but it is also very good with a little spaghetti sauce poured over it. Although Romano cheese tents to have a very strong flavor, it is complemented by the […]

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