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Fresh Cranberry Sauce
A great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. It can be used as filling for cranberry/cream cheese tarts and also makes a great topping on bagels, corn bread, or…
Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon Vinaigrette
The soup itself is a bowl of comfort — thick, creamy, and full of tang, and (best of all) made mostly from things that are probably sitting in…
Mac and Cheese
Ingredients 1 lb. cavatappi pasta (or pasta of your choice) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 4 cups milk 6 cups freshly shredded sharp or white Cheddar 1…
Zucchini Basil Soup
Ingredients 1 medium onion, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves 1 1/2 pounds sliced zucchini ( about 3 med-large zucchini) 2 cups water or veggie stock…
Shrimp Salad over Zesty Watermelon
This salad uses just enough mayo to coat the shrimp, which will keep them moist but not drown them in a deluge of dressing. Ingredients 2 lemons 4…
Corn Pudding
The pleasing flavor of this golden corn pudding side dish makes it real comfort food. And because the recipe calls for a packaged corn mix, it’s easy to…
Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Strawberries, avocados and bow tie pasta all tossed with an irresistibly creamy balsamic glaze! Ingredients 1 pound dry bow tie pasta 4 to 6 cups packed torn salad…
Classic Succotash
Packed with healthy veggies like onion, corn, and lima beans, this traditional Southern side makes the perfect potluck dish. Ingredients 2 cups fresh lima beans 1/2 small yellow…
Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Reduction
A refreshing mix of juicy watermelon with fresh mint, crumbled goat cheese and balsamic reduction – the perfect way to cool down in the summer heat! Ingredients 1/4…
Watermelon Tomato Salad with Cumin and Fennel
Ingredients 6 cups cubed (1/2-inch cubes) watermelon 2 heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 teaspoon sugar Salt 1/4 cup sliced mint Juice of…
