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Dill Pickle Spears
The summer and fall at my parent’s house involved a lot of food preservation. It was almost like Little House in the Big Woods:). I absolutely loved it. My Mom would make jam from all the berries we...
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Succotash
As we enjoy the last few whispers of summer, let’s take advantage of all the fresh available garden produce. Since I crave a side of veggies with every meal, it’s easy to get into a rut of eating the...
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Potato and Celery Root Gratin Packets
Since my recent obsession with packet cooking, I’ve noticed one huge advantage of using this method – the flavors of the finished dish become really concentrated and every bite is infused with the...
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Roasted Potatoes, Sausage and Peppers Dinner
One day as I was roasting potatoes, I had a sudden burst of inspiration. Why not include some other ingredients with the potatoes that would make it into a complete meal? I already add roasted...
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Cranberry Apple Chutney
The cold months are a time for cranberries to become available once again. I really appreciate the tart, bold flavor of this berry. Of course, it’s a traditional flavor for Thanksgiving and Christmas...
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Sausage and Mushroom Sourdough Dressing
Dressing aka stuffing, usually plays the role of the supportive cast at Thanksgiving dinners and is never given the chance to shine like the leading characters. Frankly, I know that many of us...
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How To Cook Brown Rice Perfectly and Zucchini and Garlic Brown Rice
Every cook should have a go-to method for cooking common side dishes, because we make them all the time. When you’re making mashed potatoes, there isn’t really a recipe, although there are many tips...
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Pico de Gallo
I absolutely love Pico de Gallo. If you’ve never heard of it before, it’s basically a fresh tomato salsa. The main difference between Salsa and Pico de Gallo, at least from my observations, is that...
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Fire Roasted Corn Salad
Almost 1 year ago, our family generously gifted us with an awesome grill during our housewarming party (which turned out to have a VERY SPECIAL announcement). During this year, our grill has been...
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Summer Grilling With the Family Video (Chicken, Salmon and Vegetable Kebabs)
You’ve probably figured out that grilling is our jam, since I’ve been sharing so many grilling recipes with you recently. I think it’s a good excuse for us to get together with family and friends....
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Zucchini and Mushroom Orzo
Add zucchini and mushrooms to orzo and you have a creative and tasty side dish. The onions, garlic, fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese make it even more delicious. You can even add chicken or shrimp to...
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Zucchini, Corn and Black Bean Rice
Zucchini, Corn and Black Bean Rice is a great lunch or a fabulous side dish. The fresh corn and zucchini are sweet and juicy and the poblano pepper brings a tiny bit of heat. Black beans give this...
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Bacon and Onion Brussels Sprouts
These Bacon and Onion Brussels Spouts are prepared with a perfect method to achieve perfectly tender and caramelized sprouts that makes them completely irresistible. If you still have room on your...
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Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Side dishes may not take as much time to make as the turkey, but they are just as important, if not more so. I hope you can find many ideas for side dishes to pair together that will make your...
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Zucchini and Potato Fritters
Zucchini and Potato Fritters are made from grated zucchini and potatoes, mixed in a batter, then pan fried golden and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Zucchini Fritters are a perfect...
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Instant Pot – Why It’s One Of My Favorite Appliances and How I Use It
One of the kitchen appliances that has become a huge phenomenon since its introduction is the Instant Pot. I had heard so many things about it and after hearing all the incredible reviews, I decided to...
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Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad
This Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad has layers or tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a perfectly sweet and salty brine. It’s one of my favorite pickled salads. For some reason, canning always...
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Summer Succotash
This Summer Succotash is a vibrant combination of so many beautiful and delicious vegetables – zucchini, squash, tomatoes, green beans, edamame, corn onions and garlic. It’s a beautiful side dish that...
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How To Make Homemade Sauerkraut
Learn how to make perfectly crunchy and briny homemade sauerkraut. This recipe has been passed down through generations; it’s healthy and very simple to prepare. Making homemade sauerkraut is a right...
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Roasted Asparagus With Hard Boiled Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce
Roasting asparagus is my favorite way to cook it. The asparagus becomes perfectly tender, but not wilted, they have a delicious roasted flavor and are still beautifully vivid green in color. Pairing...
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