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Green Bean Casserole

A savory casserole with a crispy cheddar cheese topping. Serves 10.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
2 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 0.25 cups onion (chopped), 1 cups sour cream, 45 ounce canned green beans (drained), 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded), 0.5 cups butter cracker crumb, 1 tablespoon butter (melted),

Directions
Heat oven to 350 F (175 C). In a large pan over medium heat, melt two tablespoons of butter. Add in the flour and stir until smooth, let cook for 1 minute. Then, add in the sa...

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Baked Potato Salad

After you make this hearty baked potato salad you will being making it every summer.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
3 medium potatoes, diced, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoon salad dressing oil, 0.5 onion, thinly chopped, 1 teaspoon mustard, 0.25 teaspoon celery seed, 2 tablespoon cider vinegar, 0.25 cups carrot, shredded, 0.5 cups water, 0.5 cups tasty cheese,

Directions
  Place the potatoes in a saucepan with 1 inch of cold water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to boil and cover the saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer the ...

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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

This could very well be the best au gratin potato recipe. This recipe uses cheddar cheese to make it very creamy and rich. When cooked as per the directions the potatoes will be cheesy, creamy, and tender. The recipe is great to make for a side dish. Serves 6.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
0.5 cups onions, chopped, 1 can of cream of celery soup, 3 ounce cream cheese, cut into cubes, 0.75 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices, 0.33 cups cheddar cheese, shredded,

Directions
  Heat the oven to 400 ° F (205 ° C). Grease a large square oven dish. In a saucepan, add 1 teaspoon of butter and cook the chopped onions over a medium heat ...

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Spiced Butternut Squash with Coconut Soup

As a variety you can make this soup with pumpkin. Root vegetable crisps make a delicious crunchy topping.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
1 large white onion, roughly chopped, 185 grams carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, 25 grams unsalted butter, 500 grams butternut squash, peeled deseeded and cubed, 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon madras curry powder, 400 mL vegetable stock, 1 tablespoon muscovado sugar, 170 mL tinned coconut milk, plus extra to garnish, 1 juice from 1/2 lime, 1 sea salt and ground black pepper, 1 a handful of fresh coriander,

Directions
  Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion, carrot and the squash and gently saute for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables begin...

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Easy Hummus Dip

Hummus is a flavor packed dip that goes well with pita, increase the spice for more of a punch! Makes 2 cups.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
2 cups chickpeas, 0.33 cups tahini, 0.25 cups lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 a dash of paprika for garnish, 1 teaspoon parsley (finely chopped) for garnish, 1 cayenne or red pepper to taste (optional),

Directions
  Place all the ingredients except the oil, and parsley in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Add in cayenne or crushed red pepper slowly, tasting a...

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Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This is such an easy and tasty Alfredo sauce recipe. You may never go back to jars again. In fact, it will take you longer to read this recipe then it will for you to make. Alfredo Sauce consists of 3 very basic ingredients: Parmesan cheese, heavy cream and 1 stick of butter. You can use the microwave to semi-melt the butter and then use the mixer to blend in the cream and cheese until it resembles soft cottage cheese. Once tossed with hot pasta, the butter will continue to melt and coat every bite with its savory flavor.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
1 cups Parmesan cheese, 0.5 cups heavy cream, 1 pinches pepper to taste, 0.5 cups butter,

Directions
  1. Grate cheese. Cut butter into quarters. 2. In glass serving bowl, combine cheese, butter and cream. 3. Cook at MEDIUM 3 - 4 minutes or until butter melts. ...

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole is one of those Thanksgiving dinner traditions that sometimes gets more attention than the turkey itself. This sinfully delicious sweet potato casserole is filled with fluffy sweet potatoes on the inside and a crunchy pecan topping. It is the perfect sweet side dish for turkey, or any other light meat.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes, 0.75 cups brown sugar , 2 eggs, beaten , 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon , 0.5 cups melted butter , 0.33 cups light cream, 1 cups light brown sugar , 0.33 cups flour , 1 cups chopped pecans , 0.33 cups butter, melted,

Directions
1. Mix casserole ingredients together, beating well until smooth.  2. Place into greased 2 quart casserole dish.  3. Combine brown sugar and flour for toppin...

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole is one of those Thanksgiving dinner traditions that sometimes gets more attention than the turkey itself. This sinfully delicious sweet potato casserole is filled with fluffy sweet potatoes on the inside and a crunchy pecan topping. It is the perfect sweet side dish for turkey, or any other light meat.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes, 0.75 cups brown sugar , 2 eggs, beaten , 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon , 0.5 cups melted butter , 0.33 cups light cream, 1 cups light brown sugar , 0.33 cups flour , 1 cups chopped pecans , 0.33 cups butter, melted,

Directions
1. Mix casserole ingredients together, beating well until smooth.  2. Place into greased 2 quart casserole dish.  3. Combine brown sugar and flour for toppin...

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Baked Beans Recipe

A BBQ favorite, this baked beans recipe is always a welcome addition. Using a can of beans as a base and then adding a few ingredients take the canned beans from o.k. to yummy. The distinctive sharp taste of the mustard, ranging from sweet to spicy, contrasts nicely with the sweetness of the brown sugar. Brown sugar is sucrose sugar that contains molasses, the dark having a higher content than the light, adding to its flavor. Add America's favorite condiment (is it ketchup or catsup?) and the enticingly aromatic bacon and you've got a great side dish. If you are watching your middle, take a look at our healthy baked beans version.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
1 large can pork and beans, 1 tablespoon or more mustard, 0.5 cups brown sugar, 0.5 cups catsup, 0.5 pound bacon,

Directions
  1. Grease large baking pan. 2. Mix all ingredients except bacon, pour into baking pan. 3. Place strips of bacon on top. 4. Cook for 45 minutes or 1 hour a...

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Onion Ring Recipe

This onion ring recipeis so popular because onion rings are found on nearly every chain restaurant's menu, and people love them. Not only is this appetizer popular in America, it's also enjoyed around the world in places such as Canada, Australia, Europe and parts of Asia. The crispy beer batter adds crunch and flavor that coats the onion. The onion in turn, almost melts in the batter and subsequently in your mouth. These onion rings will go fast, so you may want to double-up or triple-up if you're cooking for a large crowd.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
2 large white onions , 1 cups beer , 0.25 tablespoon salt , 1 tablespoon baking powder , 1.25 cups flour , 1 tablespoon oil , 1 egg beaten,

Directions
  1. Slice onions into ¼ inch slices. 2. Separate into rings. 3. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, egg, beer and oil. 4. Blend until smoo...

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Watercress Soup

This is a great home cooked winter meal. This watercress soup has a beautiful green color with the peppery taste of watercress. The cream adds a nice smooth texture. Serves 4.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter, 4 cups vegetable stock, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 2 bunches of watercress, remove leaves from the tough stems, 0.5 cups heavy cream, 1 pinches salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped,

Directions
  In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the sliced onion and cook over a medium heat until softened but not brown, for about 5 minutes. Add the wa...

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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Since the movie bearing the same title came out in 1991, this fried green tomatoes recipe has gotten popular. This favorite southern food has been discovered by other parts of the nation. Some people use dredge in beaten eggs first, then coat in cracker crumbs, breadcrumbs or as in this case, flour. Whatever coating you choose, the tomatoes need to be fried for that crispy outside, meaty inside effect. For the full Fried Green Tomatoes experience, fry up a batch or two and call some girlfriends for a chick flick night. The movie is great, the food is greasy and incredibly tasty, and with that combination you’ll have a night you’ll remember. Who can resist girlfriends that follow the motto “great friends help you get rid of the body”?

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
2.5 pound green tomatoes, sliced, 0.75 cups flour , 1 pinches salt and pepper, 4 tablespoon olive oil,

Directions
  1. Combine salt, pepper and flour in a flat pan. Coat tomatoes well. 2. Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet. 3. Add tomatoes in one layer, fry for abou...

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Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

Baby red potatoes are tender and versatile, working well with almost any main dish. This recipe combines peppers, onions and spices to create a flavorful side dish for any meal.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
0.75 pound baby red potatoes, washed and quartered , 0.5 medium bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch chunks , 0.5 large red onion, cut in 1/2-inch chunks , 8 medium garlic cloves, peeled , 1 tablespoon olive oil , 0.5 teaspoon dried basil , 1 pinches salt and pepper,

Directions
. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.  2. Spray an oven-proof dish with non-stick cooking spray.  3. Add vegetables and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat.&n...

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Roasted Asparagus

This roasted asparagus recipe is a nice addition to any meal. The mixture of salt and olive oil adds flavor to the asparagus without dominating it.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus , 1.5 tablespoon olive oil , 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt,

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  2. Cut off the woody bottom part of the asparagus spears and discard.  3. With a vegetable peeler, peel off the skin on th...

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Roasted Asparagus with Feta Cheese

Roasted asparagus with Feta cheese is a great side dish for beef or pork. The feta blends so well with the olive oil and asparagus to create a delicious side dish, it may become the star of the meal.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
2 pound fresh crisp asparagus , 0.25 cups olive oil , 4 cloves garlic, minced , 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of , 0.5 teaspoon dried oregan, 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 pinches kosher salt (to taste) , 1 pinches fresh ground black pepper (to taste) , 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley , 4 ounce crumbled feta cheese, 1 juice of 1 lemon,

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  2. Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golde...

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Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry

This is a quick and easy tofu and vegetable stir fry recipe, that will be sure to convert even meat only eaters. Serves 4-6.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
0.5 cups of cornstarch, 4 tablespoon of corn oil, 1 pound of firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1 cups of snow peas, sliced, 0.5 cups of mushrooms, sliced, 2 carrots, peeled and sliced, 12 shrimp, rinsed and deveine, 1 small red pepper, sliced, 0.25 cups of sweet and sour sauce,

Directions
Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes. Add the cornstarch into a pan and coat the tofu on all sides so its evenly coated. Heat half of the corn oil in saucepan over medium-high hea...

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Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This chicken noodle soup recipe, like chicken soup, is a classic comfort food that has many different variations ranging from Asian using rice noodles, to our own “down home” style using vermicelli or in this case, egg noodles. Loved by so many there are numerous pieces of literature written about it. In 2006 there was a hip-hop song with a supplementary dance entitled:”Chicken Noodle Soup” released. Why do we love chicken noodle soup so? Why do we crave it when we’re not feeling well? Though there’s a debate for its medicinal purposes, there’s no denying the smells permeating the senses is what keeps us coming back for more.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
6 cups water, 2 onions (chopped), 2 carrots (grated), 2 stalks of celery (cut up), 0.25 cups chopped parsley, 1 jar chicken bouillon, 1.33 teaspoon pepper, 0.5 package egg noodles,

Directions
1. Cook chicken, cut into small pieces. 2. Add chicken and rest of ingredients except noodles and cook for one hour. 3. Add noodles and cook until noodles are done. ...

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Potato Soup Recipe

This potato soup recipe creates a classic comfort food. After spending the day shoveling your snow covered sidewalks and driveway, there is nothing more welcoming then walking into your home with the embracing smell of potato soup. It's like a warm, comfortable blanket for your senses. This potato soup recipe calls for a can of evaporated milk, which contributes to its rich, creamy consistency. If you have some leftover ham, cube it and throw that in the pot as well. When the bacon has been added, no one can resist this amazing soup.

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled & chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 can evaporated milk (6 ounces), 1 pinches Salt & pepper to taste, 1 dill weed and parsley for garnish,

Directions
1. Cook the vegetables in a small amount of water (covered) until tender. 2. Add: the evaporated milk, the regular milk, salt & pepper. Mash or blend to desired consiste...

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Potato Salad Recipe

Potato salad is a food that is served everywhere. It can be found on the restaurant menu, in the deli, purchased in containers at the supermarket and even homemade. We all have our favorite recipe...mom's potato salad. This potato salad recipe is best when made the night before, allowing the flavors have time to mix and marinate. If this isn't the recipe you need for your picnic or barbecue, we have 50 more salad recipes for you to choose from. Everything from different versions of potato salad, to fruit salads to coleslaw and salads you may have never heard of but will wow the crowd with. Go to the Salad Recipes section to get those delicious recipes!

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
8 medium potatoes, cooked and diced , 1.5 cups mayonnaise , 2 tablespoon cider vinegar , 2 tablespoon sugar , 1 tablespoon yellow mustard , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , 0.5 teaspoon pepper , 2 celery ribs, sliced , 0.5 cups finely chopped onion , 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped , 1 paprika,

Directions
1. Place diced cooked potatoes in a large bowl. 2. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic and pepper in another bowl. 3. Add this mixture to the potatoes....

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Shrimp Salad Recipe

The addition of shrimp makes any dish more elegant and tasty. This shrimp salad recipe is easy to make and can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings. Serve on a bed of lettuce and tomatoes, or on your favorite thick crusted bread for a hearty sandwic

by Rose Maringal

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Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped, 0.5 cups celery, thinly sliced, 0.5 cups mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 0.25 teaspoon onion powder, 1 pinches salt and pepper to taste,

Directions
. Parboil shrimp in a small saucepan of salted boiling water until pink. 2. Strain shrimp and rinse in very cold water. 3. In a small bowl, mix the shrimp, eggs, celery,...

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