Sides and Appetizers
Carrot Fritters
About Carrot Fritters
This recipe is a painless way to get your kids to eat their vegetables and it’s fun for the adults too. A timesaving tip is to use a bag of pre-shredded carrots. Makes 4 servings.
Grilled Asparagus with Bell Peppers
About Grilled Asparagus with Bell Peppers
Asparagus are abundant in Springtime and this dish is a great lightweight pairing with any meaty main course. You can use any quality EVOO but we suggest Mezzatta. Makes 4 servings.
Mexican Guacamole
About Mexican Guacamole
This fast and fun avocado dip goes great with your favorite tortilla chips and blended margaritas. Avocados are best in the Spring, but can easily be found all year.
Mock Mashed Potatoes
About Mock Mashed Potatoes
This dish has only 21 calories per serving and 0.2 grams of fat. Make them taste it before you tell them what it is! It will look and taste exactly like real mashed potatoes. Makes 6 servings.
Onion Festival Rice
About Onion Festival Rice
Whether you are in Oregon, Texas, or Georgia. you probably have a Onion festival nearby where you can savor the subtleties of different onion varieties. This festival inspired dish is fast and flavorful. Makes 4 servings.
Southern Sweet Potatoes
About Southern Sweet Potatoes
We prefer this dish topped with miniature marshmallows (the white ones), but you can fix this classic sweet potato dish any way you like. Great with roast turkey or baked ham. Makes 10 servings.
Spicy Baked Onions
About Spicy Baked Onions
The best onions to use for this dish are sweeter varieties like Walla Walla or Maui. Check with your local grocer to see what’s in season. Cloves and nutmeg are the secret ingredients that bring this dish to life – and add a spicy perfume to the kitchen! Makes 4 servings.
Citrus Herb Marinade
Citrus Herb Marinade
Fruit Salsa
Fruit Salsa
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Fresca
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Candied Orange Salad
Soups & Salads, Winter Comforts
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Roasted Carrot Soup
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Cauliflower & Chorizo Frittata
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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Ground Turkey KnowledgeLow calorie, high in proteinCompared to beef, much less saturated fat and cholesterol.Options: Like beef, there are fat ratio options. Go for 90/10 or 85/15. These are combos of breast meat and dark meat.Use it to substitute ground beef in...
Shrimp & Scallop Bake
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