Category: RECIPES – Sides
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My mom used to make egg noodles for her chicken soup. I thought making egg noodles would be a great project for the kids and I to try. I remember watching my mom roll out the dough and make the long effortless slices. I have also seen some people fold the dough over lengthwise to…
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The weather was absolutely gorgeous today, a perfect day for a picnic. We ran around the backyard with Police Officer Mason in hot pursuit. Mason is a no-nonsense cop. Forget the ticket for speeding, we had to go straight to jail on the trampoline, where I jumped until I had to leave to start dinner.…
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The kids love yogurt. Every month we buy a box of assorted yogurt from Costco. It usually will last all month. Mason is crazy over strawberry. Adelin will only eat blueberry and Everett, well he is not picky. I have never thought to try another flavor until last month when I was volunteering in Mason’s…
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I think Asian cuisine is by far my favorite type of food. It is simple and makes me feel good after I eat it at home or dine at a local chinese restaurant. Tonight was a “all I want is mac and cheese” night. Luckily this dish is so easy and quick to prepare because…
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Scalloped potatoes were on the Christmas dinner menu but come last minute I did not want the same old dish of potato casserole. I turned to my Cooking with Shelburne Farms cookbook to see if they had anything exciting. I found Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms and Canadian Bacon. Problem was it called for half and…
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I could never stand the wiggly looking stuff in the bowl. Cranberry chutney takes on a whole new meaning for cranberry sauce. Just make sure to use ripe cranberries. Source: GOOP 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/3 cup water 4 cups fresh cranberries 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon lemon juice grated zest of 1 small…
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This is a nice lighter take on the traditional Sweet Potato Casserole layered with marshmallow, pineapple and tons of brown sugar. Source: GOOP 3 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled 1 1/4 cup real Vermont maple syrup 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 large orange 3 star anises…
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The first time I had couscous was when I was in Texas. I knew a guy who was from Tahiti. One night he made couscous in a pot with cabbage and whole tomatoes. Ever since that night couscous has become a pantry staple. I gravitated toward this dish because this summer I had a major…
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A few years ago we put together a family cookbook. My sister-n-law submitted her hash brown casserole. This dish can be made the day before for a quick side. 2 pounds hashbrowns 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp…
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I saw some chestnuts at the market that were begging to be made into stuffing. I have never attempted to make my own stuffing before. Seems like it should not be that difficult. Add spices, chopped veggies and bread. I passed up on the chestnuts this time. I came across some helpful information about making…