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Coconut Rice baked in a baking dish, garnished with green onions
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May 15, 2025

Coconut Rice

This sweet, fluffy rice is an excellent side dish for any Asian style meal.  It is a flavorful change of pace from plain rice and is easy to make in the oven! Coconut Rice Ingredients For this rice recipe, you will need one can of full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor.  In addition, jasmine or basmati rice, water, a dash of salt, and a bit of sugar are required.…
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Gruyere scalloped potatoes baked in a baking dish, complete with a golden cheesy top!
Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes ChristmasNew Years EveStarchy SidesStarchy SidesUncategorized
November 27, 2024

Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes

These tender, cheesy Grèyere scalloped potatoes are a favorite addition to holiday meals or a side for a nice steak or grilled tri-tip. With only a few ingredients, this delicious side dish brings great flavor and just general happiness. Try it, you'll see! Gruyère Scalloped Potato Ingredients This recipe is flexible regarding which potatoes to choose, however, we prefer small, golden potatoes- 1 1/4 lbs. You will also need 4-5…
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Cooked potatoes in a white serving bowl with a silver spoon ready to serve it up.
KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes BreakfastBrunchChristmasDinnerKids FavoritesRecipesSidesStarchy SidesStarchy SidesVegetarian
October 3, 2024

KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes

With such a simple recipe, these stovetop-fried potatoes are so tasty and will greatly complement many meals. This is our mom's recipe, which she has made for us since we were kids.  This is also a man-favorite recipe in my house. My husband loves them!  When we have other family friends over, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  Surprisingly, my kids will also enjoy these simple potatoes with a nice helping…
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A heap of crisphy quinoa on a plate
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June 13, 2024

Crispy Quinoa

If you are looking for a fun texture twist to quinoa, try crisping it up in the oven.  It is a simple extra step with just three ingredients to make this yummy, crispy quinoa.   Fun Facts about Quinoa:  Did you know quinoa is revered as one of the world's healthiest foods, according to Healthline.com.  Although it is technically a seed, quinoa is considered a whole grain, and it is…
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Cooked rice with the cilantro and lime added in
Cilantro Lime Rice Cinco de MayoStarchy SidesStarchy Sides
February 8, 2024

Cilantro Lime Rice

Tired of boring, tasteless rice? This cilantro lime rice adds an extra zing to any taco or fajita bowl.  It is also a great side dish to add something new to your weeknight rotation and definitely a side dish worthy of guests as well! With only a few extra steps than typical rice preparation, this recipe adds bold flavor that is more than worth it. Cilantro Lime Rice Ingredients This…
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Prepared orzo with sundried tomatoes, basil, and feta mixed in, on a plate with italian sausage and a side salad
Lemon Basil Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes PastaStarchy SidesStarchy SidesVegetarian
August 25, 2023

Lemon Basil Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

One of our absolute favorite recipes, this flavorful side dish could outshine most main courses.  This Lemon Basil Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is  versatile, pairing well with salmon, steak, chicken, and pork.  Typically we serve this for guests (or each other) because it is most definitely enjoyed by all!   What Makes this Orzo Special: The Ingredients Find your favorite orzo brand as a start.  You will also need olive…
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