Tag: side dish

Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs of Idaho Potatoes
  • 1/2 lb of butter, cubbed
  • 1 cup of half and half (or cream)
  • 1 tsp of freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbs of Onion powder
  • 1 tbs of Garlic powder
  • Fresh Rosemary (optional)
  • 1 heaping tbs of Chicken Bouillon

Wash potatoes under lukewarm water. Once clean, poke holes in potatoes utilizing a fork. Microwave on high for 10 minutes on each side, or until soft. Toss whole, unpeeled potatoes into large mixing bowl. Start mashing while adding in butter, and rosemary. Add in seasonings, bouillon, and half and half. Mash until achieve desired texture. Add additional half and half, if needed.

Bacon Brussel Spouts

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Ingredients:

  • 12oz of fresh Brussel spouts, cleaned, and sliced (or quartered, if larger)
  • 1 lb of sliced bacon, cubed
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 1/2 a bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped

Sauté bacon until slightly brown. Do not drain fat. Add in Brussel Sprouts. Continue, over medium heat, while stirring. Cook until bacon crisps, and sprouts soften. Remove from heat, add in cilantro, and squeeze in lemon juice.

Eggplant Parmigiana

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb of eggplant, sliced thin
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 of a cup of flour, seasoned with S&P.
  • 3/4 of a cup of unflavored breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 of a cup of grated parmesan or romano cheese
  • 1/4 of a cup of fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • salt, and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb of mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • additional mozzarella for topping
  • Oil for frying (Olive oil preferred)
  • basic marinara sauce

Directions:

Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. First dip eggplant into flour, then egg, and then the breadcrumb mixture. Fry* in heated oil, until a light golden brown. While cooking the eggplant, line an oven save pan with marinara, then stack eggplant, mozzarella, and sauce, one layer at a time. Once complete, bake at 400º for approximately 25 minutes. Topp with additional cheese (grated, and or mozzarella), if desired. Serve hot with your favorite pasta dish.

*Can also bake at 400, instead of frying

Coconut Rice with Green Beans

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of medium grain white rice
  • 2 cups of Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 cup of chicken stock
  • 16 oz of cut green beans
  • 2 teaspoons of onion powder
  • Salt, and Pepper

In a medium sauce pan, warm milk, and stock. Add rice, and par cooked green beans (if frozen). Season with salt, and pepper. Stirring only once, simmer on low, covered for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has cooked off. Serve hot.

Ginger Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of medium grain white rice
  • 2 cups of chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, chopped (sub 1 teaspoon of dry ginger)
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of parsley
  • Oil, or butter for frying
  • Salt, and Pepper

In a medium sauce pan, sauté onion until caramelized, add rice, ginger, and parsley. Season with salt, and pepper, then add stock. Simmer on low, covered for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has cooked off. Serve hot.

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

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Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs of potatoes, grated
  • 3/4 of a cup of all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • Oil for frying

Combine all ingredients. Set griddle to medium heat, or utilize a sauté pan. Use about 2 tablespoons of oil per pancake. Place dollop of batter in pan. Brown each side. Serve hot.

Traditionally these are served with apple sauce, or sour cream.

Sautéed Green Beans

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Ingredients:

Directions:

Lightly blanch, or steam (preferred) the green beans. Sauté garlic in a medium sized pan, utilizing the olive oil. Once lightly brown on both sides, carefully add the green beans (as they are likely still wet). Flip/stir, season to taste. Serve hot.

Green beans should still have a snap to them. If they are soft, they are overcooked.

Easy Recipe for Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes

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🔥 Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes – Crispy, Golden, and Irresistible! 🥔

Crispy on the outside, buttery soft on the inside, and infused with roasted garlic & fragrant rosemary, these potatoes are the side dish that steals the show. Whether you’re serving them with a weeknight meal, a holiday feast, or just looking for an easy, flavor-packed dish, this recipe never disappoints.

Made with simple ingredients and big flavors, this is one of those dishes you’ll find yourself making again and again!

Ingredients;

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Directions;

Preheat oven to 400º.

Cut up potatoes into equal sized cubes. Peel garlic, and smash. Pull rosemary off stems. Toss potatoes, garlic, rosemary in large bowl with olive oil. Season with salt, and pepper. Then place mixture on large sheet pan. Bake for about 35 minutes, flipping potatoes as needed.

💡 Pro Tip:

• For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the pan—give the potatoes room to roast!

• Love a little heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick!

• Swap rosemary for thyme or oregano for a different flavor twist.

Golden, crispy, and loaded with flavor—these potatoes are about to be your new favorite side dish! Let’s get roasting! 🔥🥔. Tried this recipe? Let us know in the comments how you liked it or tag us in your potato creations! 🥔🔥✨