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Lancaster County Lima Beans

Lancaster County Lima Beans

The Amish serve many of their vegetables in cream and most of the are very good. Lima beans in cream are outstanding!

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
1458 views
Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Robyn Savoie
Mar 2014
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2 votes
6849 views
Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans

Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans

This colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2013
Professional
1 vote
4916 views
Homemade Marinara

Homemade Marinara

This is a great marinara recipe made from garden fresh tomatoes. Since I don't have those year around I adapted a recipe found with home preserved…

Robyn Savoie
Nov 2013
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1 vote
19056 views
Herbed Garlic Potatoes

Herbed Garlic Potatoes

The anise flavor from the tarragon gives these potatoes a interesting kick.

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
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1 vote
2761 views
Smashed Red Potatoes with Gorgonzola Cheese

Smashed Red Potatoes with Gorgonzola Cheese

Thirty minutes and two steps are all that's needed to prepare this cheese and red potatoes side dish recipe.

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
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1 vote
3645 views
Bow Ties With Bacon And Tomatoes

Bow Ties With Bacon And Tomatoes

Bow-tie pasta dresses up this easy skillet side for a special occasion or a weeknight family meal!

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
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1 vote
4781 views
Sweet Corn with Parmesan and Cilantro Recipe

Sweet Corn with Parmesan and Cilantro Recipe

A little tart and a touch sassy, this fun way to fix corn will be a hit. Just a few minutes of pan frying gives…

Joni Ludlo
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2708 views
Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

This is a delightfully tasty and simple side dish. The creamy mustard sauce is also a nice complement to cauliflower.

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
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1 vote
4263 views
Parsley Potatoes

Parsley Potatoes

These fork-tender and flavorful potatoes make an easy yet elegant accompaniment to any main entree

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
3 votes
10599 views
Macaroni and slaw salad

Macaroni and slaw salad

This recipe comes from my Taste of Home cookbook. It is a delicious, easy to make and my go to salad recipe for potlucks.

Micheline
Jun 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
9692 views
Twice Baked Potato Salad

Twice Baked Potato Salad

This is a recipe a friend of mine gave me many years ago although i haven't made it in a while it is really good. My friend moved to Michigan and we…

Candice Goodyear
Apr 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4096 views
Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2013
Advanced
3 votes
13492 views
In-a-Pinch Cranberry Sauce made from Dried Cranberries

In-a-Pinch Cranberry Sauce made from Dried Cranberries

I serve turkey year round but forget to keep canned cranberry sauce on hand; even when I do it's hard to use up…

Salad Foodie
Nov 2012
Professional
2 votes
5124 views