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Category: Side Dishes

Mexican Beef Rice

Mexican Beef Rice

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Lanie Fioretti

Create an easy, delicious meal, side dish, or lettuce wrap with Mexican Beef Rice.  It’s quick and perfect comfort food for our cold winter days.  I used an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, but stovetop would work as well. PrintMexican Beef Rice Ingredients1-2 TBSP olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1 cup diced red onion…

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Garlic Butter Rice

Garlic Butter Rice

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Lanie Fioretti

And now for a very yummy side dish, Garlic Butter Rice.  It pairs perfectly with any protein and any vegetable.  While that’s true, we binged on it, like it was a meal! PrintGarlic Butter Rice Ingredients6 TBSP butter 4-6 cloves garlic chopped 1 1/3 cups Jasmine rice 2 cups chicken broth 2-4 TBSP chopped fresh…

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Sweet Potato Cornbread

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

We love all different kinds of cornbread: sausage and cheese; broccoli and cheese; cream corn.  This holiday, I think we’ll have Sweet Potato Cornbread.  This is a deliciously moist twist on cornbread.  It’s particularly scrumptious with honey pecan cream cheese spread.  And toast leftover slices for a real treat! PrintSweet Potato Cornbread IngredientsCornbread 1 lb…

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Parmesan Mushroom Crisp

Parmesan Mushroom Crisp

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

With two ingredients and some seasonings, Parmesan Mushroom Crisp makes the most delicious accompaniment to soup or salad.  Also, for interesting appetizers, use Parmesan Mushroom Crisp as a cracker topped with a small, thin slice of roast beef and some green onion, or a dollop of dried beef cream cheese dip. If you love mushrooms,…

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Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad

Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

The delicious Italian classic, caprese salad, is the inspiration for Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad.  Since hunting season has started at the lodge, I wanted something new and different to spice up brunch.  And I have to say, the hunters were pretty happy with the new addition!  While Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper…

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