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Side Dishes and Salads

Choppin’ Broccoli

By Deborah

I’m going to be brutally honest with you – I don’t like broccoli! I know, I know. Heresy of the More +

DIY Southwestern Chef Salad

By Deborah

  DIY Southwestern Chef Salad This is a fun lunch where people get to make their own More +

Braised Fennel with Meyer Lemon and Cheese

By Deborah

Braised Fennel with Meyer Lemon and Parmesan 2 fennel bulbsExtra-virgin olive More +

Lemon Risotto in Instant Pot (or Pressure Cooker)

By Deborah

  CITRUS-SCENTED RISOTTO cooks in about 10 minutes in your Instant Pot on pressure More +

Green Beans with Gremolata

By Deborah

This isn't authentic gremolata, but we like it! Green Beans Gremolata This is my version More +

Michele’s Cheesy Potato Casserole

By Deborah

A family favorite at Thanksgiving! Michele’s Cheesy Potato Casserole This has become a More +

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dried Cranberries and Hazelnuts

By Deborah

I like roasted Brussels sprouts a lot, but this is a great alternative way to prepare More +

Michele’s Vegetable Tian

By Deborah

A great addition to any meal, including Thanksgiving! In our house, this dish stands in for a sweet More +

Brown Basmati and Wild Rice with Chickpeas

By Deborah

Brown Basmati and Wild Rice with Chickpeas, Currents and Herbs 1/3 cup wild rice1 More +

Curried Butternut Squash – Instant Pot

By Deborah

  Curried Butternut Squash 1 tablespoon coconut oil1 bay leaf More +

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