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Category: Side Dishes

Waldorf Salad

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Lanie Fioretti

This is my version of Waldorf Salad.  With a few simple ingredients, it’s an amazing side or light lunch.  I added a little cajeta caramel to the salad in the picture.  It was a good addition, for a change of flavor. PrintWaldorf Salad IngredientsSalad 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced sweet, crisp apple (like…

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Triple Mash

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Simple and delicious, triple mash is great winter comfort food.   Before you say that you don’t like turnips, just try it.  The sweet potatoes and turnips are great for carb smart diets, just leave out the white potato.  All three together are a rustic mash, and a yummy side dish.  We’re having it for…

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Roasted Okra

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

This week we were fortunate to get a large bag of freshly picked okra from our neighbor.  Of course, with some I made seafood gumbo.  But instead of making a couple of my “go-to” recipes, with the rest, I wanted to try something new.  With the larger, but still tender pods, I decided to roast…

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Potato Corn Salad

Posted on June 12, 2020October 8, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Because it’s summer, I look for new twists on potato salad.  Using a couple of herbs, and some crunch of celery, Potato Corn Salad is such a yummy treat in hot weather.  There are a number of ingredients that you can substitute or add to enjoy the summer veggies.  For more of a Mexican twist,…

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Smoked Mushrooms

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

It’s too hot to cook inside today.  So, I lit the smoker to make some smoked beef, and decided to try smoked mushrooms too.  If you’ve never tried these delicious little morsels, go buy some mushrooms!  They are good as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.  The marinade has Dijon in it.  You don’t have…

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