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Category: Side Dishes

Roasted Butternut Squash with Salad and Honey Chèvre

Posted on October 10, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

We’ve had quite a good crop of butternut squash from the plants that grew out of our compost pile!  I’ve decided to try some new recipes this year.  Roasted Butternut Squash with Salad and Honey Chèvre is a hearty, scrumptious spin on a recipe from Food and Wine.  Make this recipe with your favorite winter…

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Mustard Pickled Vegetables

Posted on August 10, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

If you combine two of my favorite things, mustard and pickles, you get Mustard Pickled Vegetables.  Whether you eat them as a snack, or serve them with pork or chicken, they’re yummy.  I make these as refrigerator pickles.  To make them shelf stable, process the jar(s) in a water bath.  Save the liquid, when you…

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Mango Feta Salad

Posted on June 17, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Especially if you’re grilling fish or chicken, try this sweet, salty, and satisfying side.   Mango Feta Salad is a perfect summer side dish.  And although this won’t appeal to everyone, I love it with oatmeal! PrintMango Feta Salad Ingredients2 large mangoes, peeled and cut into cubes Crumbled feta Torn basil Torn Mint Squeeze of…

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Black Bean Baby Corn Salad

Posted on June 16, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

It’s time for the varied, cooling summer salads like Black Bean Baby Corn Salad.  Whether you serve this on salad greens, top a taco, or use as a side, it’s a burst of deliciousness. PrintBlack Bean Baby Corn Salad IngredientsSalad 1 can (15-1/4 oz) baby corn, drained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and…

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Fried Pickled Okra

Posted on May 16, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

I’ve been obsessed with pickled okra, lately.  So, of course, I started thinking about fried okra.  Then, I thought about fried pickles.  And naturally that led to Fried Pickled Okra (in MY head)!  Use mild or spicy pickled okra, and you have an amazing side or appetizer.  The batter makes them incredibly light and crunchy….

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