
This is a wonderful side dish for any Mexican dinner. Ingredients * 3 tablespoons vegetable oil * 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice * 1 teaspoon garlic salt * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/4 cup chopped onion * 1/2 cup tomato sauce * 2 cups chicken broth Directions 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan [...]
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I came up with this variation on Ants on a Log for Thanksgiving because my brother hates raisins. They would also work well for schools or daycares with nut-free rules for snacks and lunches. Ingredients * 1/4 cup dried cranberries * 6 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces * 1/2 cup raspberry flavored cream cheese [...]
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Honey, butter, and brown sugar make these baby carrots irresistible! It may not be the most nutritious recipe, but the carrots turn out so yummy, you won’t care! Ingredients * 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots * 1/2 cup butter * 3 tablespoons honey * 1/2 cup brown sugar Directions 1. Place the carrots into [...]
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My husband taught me this elegant yet easy side dish! Always a hit at the holidays, and dresses up every day chicken. Ingredients * 1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced * 1/2 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened * 12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 2. Spread [...]
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This is great for any meal, but is great for breakfast. The syrup from the apples is great on homemade waffles. You may add raisins to the sauce if you wish. Ingredients * 1/4 cup butter * 4 large tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick * 2 teaspoons cornstarch * 1/2 [...]
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This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it – and he hates canned applesauce! Ingredients * 4 apples – peeled, cored and chopped * 3/4 cup water * 1/4 cup white sugar * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions 1. In a saucepan, combine apples, water, [...]
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