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Garlic Rice

Garlic Rice

This is a very simple side dish that goes really well with any sort of grilled fish or meat. My wife is asian american and we eat rice 4-5 nights a…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2008
Advanced
4 votes
8472 views
Homemade White Butter

Homemade White Butter

You must be wondering why you should bother with making your own butter. There are actually several reasons! First, it's really easy and also you…

Hina Gujral
May 2014
Advanced
1 vote
2724 views
Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Leftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2016
Professional
1 vote
3785 views
Lemon-Pepper-Garlic Overnight Refrigerated Pickles

Lemon-Pepper-Garlic Overnight Refrigerated Pickles

The easiest and best homemade pickles! We love these.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Dec 2016
Advanced
1 vote
945 views
Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

A fun and different way to eat your vegetables

Erin S
May 2011
Intermediate
3 votes
3169 views
Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style

Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style

Winter and Aloo Gobi go hand in hand! This wholesome vegetable dish with rotis or paranthas...yum!and then…

shalini
Jan 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
5185 views
Fat Free Sweet Potato Souffle

Fat Free Sweet Potato Souffle

If you live in the Carolinas you are pretty much required to love sweet potatoes. And generally they’re pretty healthy but to make them really tasty…

Carolinaheartstrings
Feb 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
3270 views
Taco Sauce #2

Taco Sauce #2

This is inexpensive to make, stays in the fridge for weeks, and is a nice, basic sauce to drizzle on tacos or over tortilla dishes for decoration,…

myra byanka
Mar 2012
Professional
1 vote
3754 views
Homemade Cole Slaw

Homemade Cole Slaw

A perfect side for burgers and sandwiches.

Chef Chuck
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
4915 views
German Potato Pancakes

German Potato Pancakes

I loved these “pancakes” when I was a child and visited my grandmother’s house. My mother made them occasionally, but they were always a staple at…

Carolinaheartstrings
Mar 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
3324 views
Roasted Vegetable Succotash

Roasted Vegetable Succotash

Of all traditional Thanksgiving dishes, succotash is the most likely one that was served at the first feast. Introduced to colonial cooks by the…

Robyn Savoie
Nov 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3495 views
Savory Baked Sweet Corn

Savory Baked Sweet Corn

A farm dish makes it to the city table. Use fresh sweet corn for a tasty creamy hot side dish with fried chicken and green beans. ©2007-2014…

Julia Ann Souders
Jun 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
5406 views
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower can be delicious, I promise Even your kids will love this recipe; just tell them it’s Mashed Potatoes. I was a little hesitant at…

Two Southern Girls
Mar 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
6320 views
Balsamic Mayonnaise

Balsamic Mayonnaise

This is mayonnaise set on it's ear. I came up with it one day while making my traditional homemade mayo. I searched my pantry, and to my dismay, I…

Smokinhotchef
Jan 2012
Advanced
1 vote
4097 views
Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

These are creamy and delicious to add to any meal. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Catherine Pappas
Oct 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
2194 views