Category Archive: Sides/Vegtables

Saute of Baby Kales

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There was a recipe on the back of the Earthbound Farms package for a Saute of Kale that sounded good so I made up a batch of it for lunch. It called for 4 tablespoons of oil which seemed a bit much so I cut it in half. The results – delicious! I used Annie’s Roasted Garlic …

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Kale Waldorf Salad

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Crunchy, nutty, slightly sweet and yet tangy with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. This salad is amazing! Kale Waldorf Salad 4 cups packed finely chopped raw kale, preferably dinosaur kale but any kind will work, be sure to get organic 1 large red apple, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, chopped ( use two apples …

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Parmesan Spinach Cakes

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A perfect little portion as a side dish to poultry, meat or fish. Think spinach pie, warm, soft and cheesy. Parmesan Spinach Cakes •12 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note) •1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, or low-fat cottage cheese ( I used cottage cheese) •1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish •2 large …

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Broccolette with Garlic

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Another Costco find but you can find smaller bags of this at the grocery store. It is a delightful cross between broccoli and chinese kale but tastes more like slightly sweet broccoli! The stalks are so tender when cooked, just trim the tips of the stems a little before cooking. This recipe produces broccolini that was so tender, …

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Roasted Cabbage with Lemon

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Simple and easy to make – I like recipes like this. It was delicious and will be going into our regular veggie side dish rotation for sure. The brown caramelized bits on the edges had so much flavor. Thank goodness there are leftovers for today! Roasted Cabbage with Lemon Makes 3-4 servings as a side …

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