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My Favorite Easy Cornbread Recipe
Perfectly moist, a tender crumb, with bits of corn, My Favorite Easy Cornbread Recipe will feed a crowd in short order. If you're lucky enough to have any remaining, it will taste just as good. You'll find no day-old stale cornbread from these ingredients. Mix it up, bake and serve along side chili, soups, and…
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Curried Fruit Bake
Curried Fruit Bake is a sensational side dish. It's colorful and luscious especially along side ham, turkey, chicken or pork. I used to spend time scoring a ham and adding cloves, pineapple, and glaze to it. When I serve my ham with curried fruit, all of that prep on the ham isn't really necessary.…
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Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Can you say Rotkohl? Go ahead, just try, let it roll off your tongue. You'll want to once you've tried Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, which is traditionally made with a trio of apple—cider, cider vinegar, and ample chunks of apple, contributes sweet-tart goodness to this Germanic dish. It's a simple, straightforward celebration of fall.…
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Mexican Rice with Cilantro Dressing
I just can't help myself from ordering the same thing almost every time. You got it, a chicken burrito, served enchilada style with verde sauce and cheese. Add some Cafe Rio Style Black Beans on the side and Mexican Rice with Cilantro Dressing, tan bueno! (more…)
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Tasty Oven Fries
Crispy and crunchy, that's what makes Tasty Oven Fries worth their salt. I hardly have a recipe for you, they're truly a no-brainer. There is however a little method that may help you get the kind of fries you'll crave often, without soaking in ice water and needing a french fry cutter. (more…)
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Cafe Rio Style Black Beans
Few things are better than fabulous black beans, any style. I fix Cafe Rio Style Black Beans at least once a month, really more like twice or three times they are so good. They are seriously nutritious, high in protein, low-carb, low-fat, and terrific with all of our Cafe Rio favorites. I just want to…
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Mexican Pickled Carrots
What South of the Border specialty is sought after at your house? We love it all, salsa, guacamole, but my, "gotta' have 'em NOW," prized treat is Mexican Pickled Carrots! These quick-pickled carrots are served as a condiment, at taco stands all over Central Mexico and I even find them at local taco shops. The…
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We're Alison and Renée, and we're so glad you've joined us! Our kitchens are our happy place, where we're whipping up memories. Get comfy and check things out. We hope you find inspiring dishes and ways to better your life. Feeling optimistic, trying new things and sharing with those we love brings joy in all we do. It's time to cook, create and celebrate. CHEERS! Read More…
