Recipe Book: Sides

Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 to 3 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 4 cups cooked rice 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 chopped scallions (optional) 1 cup diced frozen vegetables like corn, peas, carrots, thawed (optional) Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the … [ read more ]

Oriental Broccoli Slaw

Ingredients: 1 bags broccoli slaw mix 1 pkgs. (3 ounces) oriental flavor ramen noodles 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 chopped scallions 1/3 cup of vegetable or canola oil 2 tablespoons of sugar 2 tablespoons rice wine or white distilled vinegar Directions: Crush … [ read more ]

Green Bean Bundles

Ingredients: 2 cans (14.5 ounces) whole green beans, drained 1 pound thick sliced bacon 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups bottled catalina salad dressing Directions: Bundle about 6 green beans together and wrap with a half slice of bacon. Secure them with a toothpick. Make several bunches and place … [ read more ]

Slow Cooker Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms (optional) 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 bag (14 ounces) stuffing cubes 3 to 4 cups chicken broth Directions: Melt butter in skillet and saute onion and celery … [ read more ]

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Ingredients: 1 orange, zested Juice of 1 orange 3 tablesooons Grand Marnier or orange liqueur 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups fresh cranberries Directions: In a medium pot, over medium-high heat, add juice, Grand Marnier, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries and … [ read more ]

Homemade Corn Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, buttermilk and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. … [ read more ]

Honey Butter

Ingredients: 1 cup softened butter ½ cup honey Directions: Mix together. Serve on my warm Homemade Corn Bread. Also great on warm rolls or toast! If making ahead you can refrigerate but make sure to remove from the fridge at least an hour before and stir well before serving.

Acorn Squash in the Microwave

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter Pinch of salt and pepper Directions: Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Turn squash cut side up. Fill … [ read more ]