Category: Side Dishes
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Low Carb Creamy, Cheesy Vegetable Gratin
A few years ago I embraced low-carb eating because of a serious health issue that had developed. It was a little difficult to do at first, but my concern over the problem that had developed with my thyroid created an urgency that I had to address. After eating this way for a month, I became…
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Sweet, Salty and Spicy Platanos Maduros
One year after my family came to the USA, I met my best friend Mireya, who happened to be Cuban. I was 13 and she was 15, and because of the similarities in our backgrounds, we became fast friends. I was quickly accepted into her family and their circle of friends. Her mother was like…
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Savory Noodle Kugel Fit For a King
I first tried a sweet version of noodle kugel when I was in College and fell in love with it…now I’m one of those types of people that will find any excuse to make one, especially when I have a little more time to try some new twists that I may come up with for…
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A Great Crispy Fried Onion Ring Snack
When I was living away at College, I used to love those crispy fried onions that came in the can. You know the ones I mean…the same ones that are always suggested as a topping for that popular green bean and canned mushroom soup casserole recipe that we are all familiar with. There was also…
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Crispy & Creamy Mediterranean Style Chicken Livers
Growing up at home with my family we ate many unique items. Some of these items included breaded lamb brains and other interesting parts which included eyeballs and testicles along with parts of other animals like tongue. Mentioning all of these items that are otherwise known as offal is not meant to gross you out,…
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Green Plantains (Tostones) with Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce
Growing up, my best friend was Cuban. We were inseparable and needless to say, we spent a lot of time with each other’s families. I always laugh when I remember going over to her house on the weekends, and her grandmother (abuelita as we lovingly called her) would always answer the door. Her greeting…
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Flaky and Meaty Empanadas
So it’s Cinco de Mayo and your making the traditional tacos, guacamole, salsa, maybe some nachos or those irresistible cheesy tostadas that leave you licking your fingers and smacking your gums. And if you are washing all of it down with a few beers or margaritas, life is good. Well, did you ever consider making empanadas?…
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Millet Hash
I was a vegetarian for 13 years, and always searched for interesting recipes to keep my daily menu flavorful, colorful and tasty. During this time, I tried many new and unique items and learned a lot about alternative flavors and textures. There were some ingredients that I enjoyed very much, and found myself trying to be…
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Apple Cranberry Compote
With the Holidays coming up, I wanted to share my recipe for a quick apple & cranberry compote that I make every year. I usually add a little fresh squeezed orange juice in the liquid, and a few drops of orange oil (from the orange skins), and it is truly lovely and luscious. This goes…
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Australian (Aussie) Potato Cakes: Part 2
Many of you Aussies living abroad have struggled with not being able to find or make some of the beloved foods we grew up with…well, all I have to say is, “I hear you”. One of those items I used to love as a kid was potato cakes, also known as potato scallops in other…
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What do you do on National Bacon Day?
If it weren’t for my friends Benny and Greg, I would have never known that today was National Bacon Day? Kidding, no I’m not kidding…Apparently this annual Holiday was started back in 2004, and falls on the Saturday before Labor Day. Bacon is a favorite food the world around, and creative chefs have incorporated this…