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Side Dishes

Curried Potatoes

Budget meals were a regular part of my upbringing. My parents both grew up in families where money was tight. They knew what it was to pinch a penny. Curried Potatoes were a staple in our diet. When we had fried pork chops, curried potatoes were always the featured side dish. Always. Always. I had [...]

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Simple Rice Pilaf

Rice pilaf is one of my go-to side dishes. Hubs could eat the whole pan himself. There’s just something about the combination of butter, onion, rice, and chicken broth that comes together in a happy, comforting way. In “the old days” I made this with white, long grain rice, but since last Christmas I’ve been [...]

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Butternut Squash Puree & What’s On Your Plate?

Welcome to What’s On Your Plate?! What’s on Your Plate? is designed to be a conversation amongst good eaters. Tell us about a recent meal. Did it meet with rave reviews? Or did it bomb? What side dishes did you pair with the star of the show? Did you try a new ingredient? Find the [...]

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Baked Potato Homefries (Leftovers Find New Life)

One of the best ways to save money on food is not to waste it! When you read the statistics of how much food Americans throw away each year, the number is staggering. And while I am not a proponent of dumpster diving for food, I do think we should be proactive in not letting [...]

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Adventures with Swiss Chard

So even though I said I was going to take baby steps on this whole “eating better” thing, I just couldn’t resist pushing the envelope a little. If you read LifeasMOM, you already know that we signed up for a CSA trial last week. Four weeks to test out what we think about being “forced” [...]

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Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

One of my favorite dishes is Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes. It may not seem like the ideal summer dinner, but considering that all the components can be made ahead and frozen, it can definitely be a delicious addition to the hottest of summer nights, especially when served with a tall glass of lemonade and maybe [...]

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Chicken and Wild Rice Bake

I love being able to throw ingredients in a pan, slide it in the oven and walk away. There are so many other things I’d rather do than stand over a stove and babysit dinner. This chicken and wild rice bake is one of those fix it and forget it kind of recipes. The rice [...]

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Quick Seasoned Rice

Thanks to the Tastemaker Program from FoodBuzz, I recently had the opportunity to test out some ingredients from Emeril Lagasse of Food Network fame. Two of the products, Chicken Stock and Essence of Emeril, I put together for a simple and delicious side dish, Quick Seasoned Rice. Emeril is one cool guy, not just for [...]

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This Spud’s For You: Crockpot Potatoes

My mother-in-law and I loved going out to dinner for baked potatoes and salad. It was one of our favorite things to do together. It is such an easy meal to make at home. A way to make it even easier is to cook your potatoes in the crockpot!  

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