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Asian Cucumber Salad
Perfect side for any Asian dish! Light, refreshing and flavorful. Servings: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients 4 English cucumbers...
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Pasta salad
The perfect side for whatever you are grilling tonight! Packed with flavor and fresh veggies this colorful, easy side is a perfect go-to...
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Sweet & Savory Grilled Green Beans
Every season is grilling season! Why not throw the veggies on the grill and free up the oven. This recipe is a light alternative to green...
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Cheddar Potatoes
Looking for an alternative to the standard scalloped or au gratin potatoes? Can't choose which ones you like better? Why choose! This...
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Minestrone Soup
Clean out the freezer and veggie drawer! We often harvest and can or freeze veggies from the garden. With gardening season quickly...
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Lemon Basil Quinoa
Don't be afraid! It's easy and I promise you are going to love it! A healthy alternative to rice, this is the perfect side dish for your...
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Fried Rice
My favorite side with any Asian inspired meal. Great as a stand alone dish as well. Make it your own by adding your favorite vegetables...
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Thai Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is so versatile! Still digging into our fall harvest I was craving Thai food and got inspired. This version of spaghetti...
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Roasted Beets
My love of beets came later in life. Now I can't get enough of the earthy taste of them. Always a staple in our garden, we process and...
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Smoked Trout Dip
If you are looking for new ways to serve up all that smoked trout, look no further! I brought this dip to a holiday party and it was a...
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Cheesy, Bacon Polenta
What is polenta? Isn't that grits? Isn't that a pile of flovorless mush? NO! You are about to fall in love with the "other" side dish. A...
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GG's Dinner Rolls
Holiday meals just aren't the same without these. My Grandmother was an amazing baker. I always looked forward to her fresh rolls at...
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Quiche
This is another favorite for hosting brunch, Christmas or Sunday mornings. Not everyone likes a sweet breakfast, this is perfect for your...
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Grandpa's Crepes
Mmmm the memories! Do you need a little something special to serve up for brunch? Christmas morning maybe? Any day of the week when you...
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Baked Goat Cheese Dip
This is my absolute favorite appetizer to bring to parties! Even if you aren't a goat cheese fan (yet) I guarantee you will love this...
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Stuffed Mushrooms
This low carb, healthy recipe is a perfect appetizer for parties or a yummy side dish with your favorite steak. One of my favorites to...
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Meatballs
This recipe is so versatile! Serve them as a party appetizer with dipping sauce. Add your favorite marinara sauce for spaghetti and...
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Turkey Biscuit Bites
A whole new take on Thanksgiving leftovers! You are going to love this! It's like Thanksgiving dinner all rolled up in a biscuit. Putting...
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Roasted Beets, Brussels & Butternut
This colorful roasted veggie side would a be delicious addition to your traditional Thanksgiving Day feast and beyond! The savory oven...
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Barley and Mushroom Risotto
This vitamin, fiber, protein rich ancient grain is something I highly recommend you incorporate into your repertoire. Such a lovely...
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Irish Soda Bread
The day I discovered Irish Soda bread was a great day! I bake this rustic, no yeast quick bread to pair with a lot of my recipes. You can...
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Spanish Rice
My favorite sidekick to all Mexican food recipes in my repertoire. It's easier than you think... forget the stuff in a box, you can do...
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Huckleberry Reduction Sauce: For Meat Dishes
Toying with fruit and berry based reduction sauces has not been something I was excited about pursuing. However, I am in love with...
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Grilled Zucchini Rounds
Skip the potatoes! This will be your new favorite side. Zucchini is so versatile, it will take on any flavor you want it to. So quick and...
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Savory Zucchini Bread
With the abundance of zucchini popping up in the garden this year I wanted to think outside the box and try a savory zucchini bread...
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Zucchini Pie
A great way to use some of those extra zuchs from the garden. Great as a side dish for breakfast or dinner. Or add some protein and make...
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Zucchini Noodles "Zoodles"
Looking for a way to reduce your carbs and use up all that zucchini from the garden? Here you go! Such a great substitute for pasta....
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Fried Green Tomatoes
When you just can't wait for the tomato harvest to be ready! A great way to keep those tomato plants producing until fall. This is one of...
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Mama's Potato Salad
I talk about recipes being in the family for generations...this is one of those. My Mama's recipe. So many memories - Bottom line, this...
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Grandma's Country Cheese Bread
I can't take credit for this recipe. It has been handed down for generations! Courtesy of my Grandma Nelson, this bread was a staple...
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Roasted Potatoes
The wonderful thing about potatoes is they pair well with pretty much everything, especially this recipe! One of my favorite sides with a...
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Sauteed Greens
Don't toss your greens! When you are thinning your garden or harvesting those veggies keep the leafy tops. They make a great side to any...
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Spaghetti Squash Vegetable Medley
This hearty side just might change your pasta eating habits! Such an easy, tasty way to use up those garden veggies. Servings: 6 Prep...
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Olive Loaf
This homemade bread is fantastic as an appetizer or a side dish to any meal. Nothing makes the house feel like home more than homemade...
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Roasted Asparagus
A quick, easy side dish that compliments almost any meal. The seasoning and texture will make it one of your favorites. Servings: 8 Prep...
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