Category Archives: Side Dishes

Arkansas Green Beans

I made these yummy green beans the other day. Not sure why they’re called ARKANSAS Green Beans…maybe someone from Arkansas originally came up with the recipe. But wherever the recipe originated from, they sure are good! My friend Jane told … Continue reading

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Maple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes from Vegan Holiday Kitchen

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is coming up so soon! And who doesn’t look forward to eating all that special holiday food? It’s always great when you can find delicious and healthy holiday recipes, which is why I was so … Continue reading

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Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole

Jane Ann did it again! Earlier this year, she made a really great casserole called Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes. Several months later, she told me one day at work that she was going to bring in another casserole the next … Continue reading

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Great American Potato Salad

Potato Salad is a great summer side dish. I’ve seen all different kinds of potato salad recipes here and there, and I’ll be trying some others out soon, but this time I just wanted to make a traditional, basic potato … Continue reading

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Tomato Corn Salad

I came across this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine, and having never eaten Tomato Corn Salad, I was curious to see how it tasted. I liked all the ingredients I saw listed in the recipe–in addition to the tomatoes … Continue reading

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Green Rice Casserole with Chicken

My friend Ann gave me this delicious recipe. This casserole is a great side dish, but it’s also a meal in itself! It has chopped broccoli, rice, onion, cheddar cheese, and chicken as some of the ingredients. So you get … Continue reading

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Red Potatoes with Clarified Butter, Onions, and Rosemary from Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love

There’s a great new cookbook that I had the opportunity to review–Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love. You may have heard of Cristina Ferrare’s cooking show with the same name on OWN (the Oprah WinfreyNetwork). Her cookbook is filled with … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Blend Veggies with Fresh Lemon Dressing and Southwestern Blend Veggies ‘n Chicken

I made these delicious and healthy organic veggies the other day, using the Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Mediterranean Blend frozen vegetables. I added a Fresh Lemon Dressing on top, which was a nice lemony, tangy, finishing touch. I also made this yummy … Continue reading

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Matt’s Couscous and Lentil Salad

I have many friends who are great cooks, and Matt is one of them–in fact, I fully expect him to go to culinary school one day and become a professional chef! Everything he makes is really good. Like me, he … Continue reading

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Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes

My friend Jane Ann made this cheesy potato casserole the other day. Her department was having a special lunch at work, and this was a side dish she made for the meal. So I took some photos of it and … Continue reading

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