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Easy Three Step Broccoli Cranberry Slaw

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetHoliday meals can get quite expensive and over the years they can get a little boring even. Change up your side dishes and add a little spark to your holiday favorite meals. This recipe is very affordable and super quick to toss together. If you have leftovers then toss it on to your turkey sandwich. Toast crusty french rolls and…

Spice Up Fall Root Vegetables

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetBy Ann Martin Now that summer is a distant memory, I’m faced with the prospect of not having all those lovely fresh vegetables available for meal planning. There’s nothing like eating fresh corn on the cob, vine-ripened tomatoes or eggplant to name a few. Summer vegetables taste best when you can consume them in that season, but learning a new…

Crunchy Kid-Friendly Potato Bake

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetAll of us love dishes we can make ahead. This is a frugal holiday recipe that you can make well ahead of time and even freeze if you like. It’s a version of scalloped potatoes that even the pickiest of kids will enjoy. If you are going to freeze it for later reheating then just follow the directions and bake…

Fall Harvest Ideas part 2: Sweet Potato Dishes

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetSweet potatoes have huge nutritional benefits. A sweet potato pie is probably one of the most common uses. This root makes wonderful custards, casseroles and stews. It keeps fairly well if kept in dark places. Once is has become woody, it is no longer good for use. I and my family love sweet potato fries even more than regular white…

Oven Roasted Lemon Brussel Sprouts

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

Tweet I know, I know. So many are against brussel sprouts. But it’s probably because when you had them they were cooked to mush and had no flavor right? If you like cabbage there isn’t much excuse why you don’t like brussel sprouts. They are very similar in flavor. Just think of them as mini-cabbages. Adding more vegetables to our…

Cook Easy Challenge Day 18: 5 Freezable Side Dishes

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetAn amazing side dish can really bump up a main dish. Whether it’s an ordinary dish that needs a little oomph or an awesome main dish that can only get better. The great thing about side dishes is they don’t generally take much work. These one’s take even less! Make a big batch of them and freeze them in dinner…

Cook Easy Challenge Day 13: Fresh Green Beans with Walnuts

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

Tweet There’s nothing like a dish of fresh green beans to brighten your meal. These are no exception. Green beans are a great source of vitamins and walnuts are especially healthy for us with protein and healthy fats. Try these beans as a side dish to any of your favorite main course meats. Frozen green beans may be used if…

Rework Your Favorite Summer Side Dishes

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetIf the summer side dishes you’re thinking of this year seem a little mundane, I’m here to help. There are plenty of creative ways to dress up those old favorites in no time, giving you and your guests plenty of tasty new dishes at your next picnic or cookout. Whenever I attend events I’m asked to bring my standbyes that…

Black Olive Salad

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Quick Chef | 4 Comments

TweetI love a recipe I can make the night before. This salad is very different from anything I’ve made before or have even thought of making. But there is nothing in it that I don’t love. I like this as a side dish to my creamy chicken enchiladas. My personal taste is to halve the olives but my hubby likes…

Chickpea Salad

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Quick Chef | 1 Comments

TweetI went to a retreat and we had an amazing catered meal the first evening. One of my favorite dishes was a chickpea salad. I loved it so much that I came home after that weekend and tried to recreate it for the family. I came quite close to recreating it. There are a couple of things I love about…

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Easy Three Step Broccoli Cranberry Slaw

Spice Up Fall Root Vegetables

Crunchy Kid-Friendly Potato Bake

Fall Harvest Ideas part 2: Sweet Potato Dishes

Oven Roasted Lemon Brussel Sprouts

Cook Easy Challenge Day 18: 5 Freezable Side Dishes

Cook Easy Challenge Day 13: Fresh Green Beans with Walnuts

Rework Your Favorite Summer Side Dishes

Black Olive Salad

Chickpea Salad

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