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Green Bean & Artichoke Dressing

Posted by Darnee LW  

My sister gave me the recipe, but I've tweaked it a bit and so has the rest of the family, but this is my version. MORE»

Recipe #348057

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Braised Lentils With Cloves

Posted by blucoat  

This is a unique and flavourful recipe from "Cooking Light" Magazine. Cloves infuse the braising liquid--and thus the lentils--with savory, spicy notes. If you are using the regular sized lentils, you may have to simmer them for a... MORE»

Recipe #347914

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Cold Shrimp Dip

Posted by Ragin Cajun, Zack  

A friend's mother used to make this, but with a few tweaks, I made it my own. It can be used as a dip or a spread, depending on how well you puree the ingredients. MORE»

Recipe #347880

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Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Posted by senseicheryl  

This recipe is from the www.sparkrecipes.com website: "It's the perfect time of year for this recipe! Sweet potatoes are one of the most delicious (and nutritious!) winter comfort foods, and the warm maple syrup flavor of this dish is the... MORE»

Recipe #347877

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Swiss Bread

Posted by fishywitch  

This is really, really excellent, but like everything that is excellent it is extremely bad for you. I think you can actually hear your arteries clogging, but it is soooo worth it!!!! I save this for once, maybe twice a year. Please note that I... MORE»

Recipe #347856

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Not Your Grandmas Pea Salad

Posted by Chef #Mykidsmom  

This is a real easy, pea salad that has just a bit of a twist to it. This goes over really well at potlucks, and I make it often fot the local senoir center lunches. You can use any type of cheese, i often use cheddar or colby jack. MORE»

Recipe #347819

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Pineapple Stuffing

Posted by Renee1212  

This super-easy recipe was given to me by a friend of mine. She made this dish for a Christmas party, and it was a huge hit! It is great as a side dish for ham! MORE»

Recipe #347793

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Easy Garlic Zucchini

Posted by Jessica Anne  

I love zucchini and both my boyfriend and I agree that this is the best zuchinni side dish I have ever made! Tons of flavor, healthy and super easy. Note: I was drinking a glass of wine while making this, so figured I'd throw a splash in LOL I... MORE»

Recipe #347789

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Maple and Orange-Glazed Carrots

Posted by English_Rose  

This quick and easy recipe for maple and orange-glazed carrots makes a sweet, sticky, utterly moreish dish. MORE»

Recipe #347735

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Thyme Roasted New Potatoes

Posted by English_Rose  

Thyme roasted new potatoes is an easy winter recipe that also doubles up as great party food when served with cool, creamy dip. If you can't find thyme, fresh rosemary tastes just as good. MORE»

Recipe #347733

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Tomato-Basil Corn

Posted by Bone Man  

A hot side dish — something different. MORE»

Recipe #347728

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Walnuts

Posted by JanuaryBride  

A healthy recipe from Chef MD (John La Puma, MD). Recipe published as Diabetic friendly in Walgreen's Diabetes and You. Sounds wonderful. They recommend serving this as a healthy holiday dish. States dietary exchanges are 2 vegetables, 1 lean... MORE»

Recipe #347650

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Chilled Corn Salad

Posted by Bone Man  

If you need an easy covered dish, this one might work for you. I prefer the white corn but yellow corn is okay too. MORE»

Recipe #347594

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Oven-Fried Eggplant Slices

Posted by Deb G  

My husband's favorite way to eat eggplant. Good side dish for almost any meat. MORE»

Recipe #347569

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Bestest Apple Cake

Posted by Chef of Awesomness  

This is the only apple cake I have ever made for my family and they loved it. Please try some, oh please do. They're so wonderfully tasting and so darn good looking! (When you shred the apple, remove the skin before you do so. Same applies for the... MORE»

Recipe #347499

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Spinach Saute With Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Posted by senseicheryl  

Here is another recipe from the www.lifescript.com website. MORE»

Recipe #347466

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Refried Beans Made in Olive Oil

Posted by Leahferne  

I love this recipe. Not only is it easy and cost effective, it is a healthy alternative to the lard that is used in traditional refried beans. This was one of the very first things my son ate as I weened him from formula. The high iron content... MORE»

Recipe #347452

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Marta Sgubin's Mashed Potatoes for Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Posted by carrie sheridan  

marta writes "it's all in the way you make them — this is a lot of work,and you have to stay over the stove, whipping the potatoes but the finished result is worth it" -- MORE»

Recipe #347425

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Baked Macaroni Pie With Cottage Cheese

Posted by the_cookie_lady  

This claims to be a lower calorie version of a simple baked macaroni and cheese. The eggs in this dish are what make it more like a pie. The recipe in the book is actually called "Low Calorie Pastiere." Recipe from a Boston,... MORE»

Recipe #347367

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Creamed Spinach (Vegan)

Posted by pavut  

I came up with this myself, but my husband and I love it! We eat it often. Since I made this by experimenting, feel free to make changes according to your taste! If your package sizes for the cream and spinach are a little different, don't... MORE»

Recipe #347298

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