Baked Yams Ingredients 2 large yams Cinnamon, to taste Butter or margarine, as desired Salt and pepper, to taste There’s nothing quite like a warm, buttery baked yam, especially when it’s fresh out of the oven or piping hot [...]
Easy Mexican Rice Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup long-grain rice 2 cups canned tomatoes, diced Water (add enough to tomato juice to equal 2 cups total liquid) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro 1 tablespoon [...]
Golden Saffron Rice Ingredients ½ onion, diced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 chicken bouillon cubes 3 cups rice (long-grain or basmati work best) 5 cups water Pinch of saffron threads Looking for a side dish that’s as stunning [...]
Low-Fat, High-Taste French Fries Ingredients 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries 3 egg whites 1 to 2 tablespoons salad blend seasoning (or your favorite spice blend) Nonstick cooking spray or light oil for baking sheet Craving [...]
Baby Greens Salad Ingredients 1 pound baby salad greens ½ cup vinaigrette dressing Feta or Parmesan cheese Grated mixed nuts (optional) If you're craving a light and refreshing salad that takes just minutes to make, this baby greens [...]
Gourmet Green Salad Ingredients 1 small head lettuce, torn 1 cup celery, diced ½ cup green onions, diced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed 1 (6-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained ½ cup light mayonnaise 1½ cups dairy sour cream ½ cup [...]
Italian Pasta Salad with Grilled Veggies Ingredients 1 large red onion 1 red bell pepper, quartered 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 3 cups cooked pasta (rainbow rotini or fusilli) 1 cup vinaigrette dressing (see recipe or use [...]
Classic Traditional Potato Salad Recipe Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds potatoes (about 6–8 medium potatoes) 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 2 teaspoons salt (for boiling) ¼ cup pickle juice 4 hard-boiled eggs 1 cup diced dill pickles 1 cup diced celery [...]
German Potato Salad with Bacon & Herbs Ingredients 4 small red potatoes 4 small white potatoes 1 clove garlic, quartered 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 10 slices bacon, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 tablespoons flour 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth [...]
Rice Vegetable Salad Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rice (white, brown, or wild blend all work) 1 cup black beans (canned or precooked and drained) ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ½ cup chopped [...]
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