Category Archives: Side Dishes

Corn Casserole

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

6 ears of corn grated 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Beat eggs yolks thoroughly and mix with corn, add milk, salt and pepper.  Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Carefully fold whites into corn … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Curry

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Watermelon Curry ¼ large seedless watermelon, cut in 1 ½ inch cubes 1 ½ red chili Pinch of turmeric ½ tsp coriander 1 tsp garlic puree 2 T oil ¼ tsp cumin seeds Sugar to taste 2-3 tsp lime juice … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Rice

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This is a delicious rice dish to serve with pork or beef, and it’s a great way to use green tomatoes. Servings: 6 people Ingredients 4 slices bacon, diced 1 bunch green onions, sliced, with most of green (6 to … Continue reading →

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Au Gratin Potatoes

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients: Servings: 88  8   Servings Size   Update   cooking spray, 1 spray 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups skim milk 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded … Continue reading →

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Crispy Roasted Potato Cubes or Fries

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Heat oven 450 degrees. Potatoes (any kind, red, sweet, idaho) chop into 1 inch cubes or into 1/2 inch fries Arrange on sheet pan, single layer only or they will not brown.: These potatoes are very versatile. You can use any … Continue reading →

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Saffron Lemon Cream Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Great as the base for Potatoes Au Gratin, or for Chicken pot pie LEMON SAFFRON CREAM 1/2 tsp. minced shallots 1 tbsp. butter 1 c. heavy cream Pinch of saffron Lemon segments with peel Salt & white pepper to taste … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms – Steak, Cheddar and Creamy Horseradish

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4 Portabello Mushroom Caps (cleaned) 5 oz steak sliced thinly Cheese- A mixture is always good: cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack touch of creamy horseradish or Onion Marmalade – garnish tops with a bit of carmelized onions. Baked stuffed mushrooms, are … Continue reading →

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White Beans with Lemongrass Butter

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

White large beans – canned  Lemongrass paste 2 T butter Warm beans, add lemongrass and butter Garnish with chopped chives or green onions

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Spinach with Cream Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Tastes so rich. Servings: 2-4 people Ingredients 6-8 cups fresh washed spinach 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation Fry spinach in olive oil. When it has reduced in size by … Continue reading →

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Pearl Onions & Portabello Mushrooms

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

First time I had this was New Year’s Eve dinner and dance at the Casino while in Avalon, Catalina 2008. Servings: 4-8 people Ingredients Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Pearl Onions – blanch and peel Portabello Mushrooms, ribs and stems … Continue reading →

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