Category Archives: Sides

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice I   Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 small small onion, diced 2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3 ounces canned diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water … Continue reading

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Artichoke and Olive dip

Yet another simple and really tasty treat. Really good on the Savory Almond Crackers. Prep time: < 5 minutes Yield: appetizers for 8-12, but the leftovers keep well for a day Ingredients: 2 Cans artichoke hearts (15 oz, usually) 1 … Continue reading

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Refried beans with Chorizo

Easy to make, no lard, Chorizo is a tasty addition, but can be removed for a tasty vegetarian version. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb smoked Mexican chorizo (optional, add 2 tsp paprika as a substitute) 1/4 white … Continue reading

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They call me “Kaydubs’ tater salad”

Tried a new recipe today, taking things from other recipes, the traditional simple potatoes and mayo, and then putting in some things I thought would be yummy, like celery and capers. Quite liked the result, so here it is for … Continue reading

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Devilish eggs

One of my favorite comfort foods, although I usually only make them when company is coming, since eating a dozen eggs in a sitting is probably not the best plan for a healthy lifestyle. Ingredients: 1 Dozen eggs 4 Tbsp … Continue reading

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Hummus

Hummus is so easy to make, it almost feels like cheating to call it a recipe. But as the $5 containers of "gourmet" hummus in any specialty market show, maybe it’s not so obvious. There are a lot of variations, … Continue reading

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Cheesy garlic mashed potatoes

Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 6-8 new potatoes, or 2 russet potatoes 4 scallions, finely chopped 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup milk 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese … Continue reading

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Hot Guac

Recipe by Ken Wallich Difficulty: TrivialPrep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Avocado6 Tablespoons Hot Pepper Salsa Directions: Slice avocado into small chunksAdd SalsaMash and mix with a fork Serve on hot dogs, burgers, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or eat with tortilla … Continue reading

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Hot pepper salsa

Recipe by Ken Wallich Difficulty: EasyPrep time: 10 minutes Ingredients:2 medium tomatoes4 cloves garlic1 lime1/2 red onion2 Jalapeno peppers4 Serrano peppers1 Habanero pepper (optional)1 Thai pepper (optional)4 Tbsp red vinegarCayanne powderGarlic powder Directions:Roughly cut tomatoesFinely chop garlicDe-seed peppers, finely chopPeel … Continue reading

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