Tag: side dishes
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Back when I was in college a friend of mine and I celebrated the news of her pregnancy over a plate of pork and rice. Her recipe began with a box of chicken falvored Rice-a-Roni and 2 pork chops. She cooked the rice according to the directions, sauteing the grain with a little butter. She…
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My mom’s ham fried rice was one of my favorite dishes. I routinely requested it for my birthday dinner. In my home growing up we ate it as a main dish. Today we serve ham fried rice in smaller portions along side fish, shrimp or teriyaki chicken. 1 cup rice, brown, Jasmine or cooked wheat…
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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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This recipe is adapted after a dish I had at a friend’s house when I was living in Texas. I do not have exact measurements though, so I am guessing here. 1 tbsp Olive oil 2 cups Green beans 1/2 cup Pearl Onions or sliced red onion 2-3 cloves Garlic, chopped Salt & Pepper, to…
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This is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables. I love simple recipes made with only a few ingredients. I used to make this with top Ramen all the time when I was in college. Today, I serve the vegetables with rice, pasta, tortillas or just meat like salmon. Leftovers make a great omelet.…