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C’mon, who doesn’t love green beans? They taste great and they’re super healthy for you. Need more convincing? This green bean recipe is a great side dish for just about anything. If you are looking for something light, I sometimes eat this with a few other vegetarian side dishes, and call it a meal! Not to mention, green beans are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Total time: 25 minutes
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If you love a good salad with your meals read on, this vinaigrette is the best you’ll make and has always been a huge hit with all of our guests. It’s so easy, and you can pretty much always find what you need in your cupboard! In the recipe below, I’ll explain how to make the dressing, feel free to toss it with your favorite salad ingredients. My personal favorites are: buttercrunch or red-leaf lettuce, vine tomatoes, and if I find some in the fridge, I’ll throw in a sliced carrot and quartered radishes. Yumm!
Total time: 5 minutes
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Yes, those delicious golden fries are really Belgian. Dating back as far as 1680 Belgians have been enjoying fries which are deep-fried twice to give them a soft core and golden-crisp outside. In Belgium, fries can be bought at fry-stands and are eaten out of a conical paper-bag – often accompanied by a variety of sauces. Alternatively, fries are eaten as a side with steak, stews, and mussels. Remember, you can’t make a good fry out of just any potato, the best potatoes to make Belgian fries are Bintjes but Russet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes make a fine alternative. Follow the simple steps below to make those perfect, delicious fries every time!
Total time: 25 minutes
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This side dish is excellent with steaks or sausages, or any other red meat dish. The subtle chives flavor, hidden and softened by the creamy mashed potatoes, brings out the best of red meats. Makes 4 servings
Total time: 25 minutes
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If autumn is threatening to claim your herb garden, then what can be better than to preserve your herbs into a delicious paste that you can use for the rest of the winter? This pesto probably won’t last all winter, but it’s a great way to savor the last of your basil plants.
Total time: 25 minutes
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It’s hard not to love figs. They have a very delicate flavor, and are great as appetizers as well as desserts. This recipe complements the fig with a mild goat cheese that gives this dish a rich flavor, and a serrano ham that gives your tongue a sharp wake-up call!
Total time: 15 minutes
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This guacamole recipe is easy, delicious, and much more healthier than the pre-made dips you find at the store. A dip made out of 100% fresh ingredients makes all the difference in the taste!
Total time: 15 minutes
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This recipe, with its fresh-squeezed lime juice, will leave you feeling refreshed! Easy to make, it is the ultimate summer party snack.
Total time: 15 minutes
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We love to prepare this mushroom dish both as an appetizer or as a side dish when we entertain guests! It’s so easy to prepare, takes almost no time to cook and has always been a big hit. I’m always craving the next time we get to enjoy this dish.
Total time: 15 minutes
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This is a great side dish that complements pasta dishes very well and really brings out the asparagus flavor with a light hint of garlic.
Total time: 10 minutes
