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Starches

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recipe for qabili pilau (chicken and rice)

Qabili Pilau (Chicken and Rice)

Made with vegetable oil, carrots, water, raisins, shelled pistachio nuts, skinned, blanched slivered almonds, ground cardamom, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fancy baked potatoes

Fancy Baked Potatoes

Made with chives, diced pimientos, potatoes, vegetable oil, butter or margarine, sour cream, milk, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for le ann rimes' southern style grits bake

Le Ann Rimes' Southern Style Grits Bake

Made with chives or green onion, bacon, onion, milk, quick cooking grits, salt, egg substitute, eggs, maple syrup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamy mashed potato bake with crunchy onion topping

Creamy Mashed Potato Bake With Crunchy Onion Topping

Made with cheddar cheese, mashed potatoes, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, french fried onions

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for louisiana pecan rice

Louisiana Pecan Rice

Made with hot sauce, unsalted butter, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun or Creole seasoning, rice, beef broth, toasted pecans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for spanish bulgur

Spanish Bulgur

Made with onion, garlic, bulgur, chicken or beef broth, tomatoes, paprika, tarragon, salt, black pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for guacamole topped twice-baked potato

Guacamole Topped Twice-Baked Potato

Made with butter, sour cream or plain yogurt, milk, salt, black pepper, Jack cheese, salt and pepper, Hass avocado

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for raclette potatoes

Raclette Potatoes

Made with baby white or Yukon gold potatoes, salt, raclette cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hush puppy pie

Hush Puppy Pie

Made with baking powder, butter, onion, corn, buttermilk, egg, salt, black pepper, cornmeal, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for skillet sweet potatoes and carrots

Skillet Sweet Potatoes And Carrots

Made with sour cream, black pepper, vegetable broth, sweet potato, carrots, scallions, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy potato casserole

Spicy Potato Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, sour cream, milk, onion, potatoes, Italian bread crumbs, butter, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mashed potatoes with caramelized onions and cabbage

Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onions And Cabbage

Made with chicken broth, red wine vinegar, half and half, butter, onions, cabbage, potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy spanish rice with hamburger and bacon

Cheesy Spanish Rice With Hamburger And Bacon

Made with Mexi-blend cheese, ground beef, onion, bacon, rice, stewed tomatoes, Worcestershire

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for acapulco mexican potatoes

Acapulco Mexican Potatoes

Made with cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, salt, black pepper, oil, baking potatoes, green bell peppers, onions, tomato, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brown rice and black bean casserole

Brown Rice And Black Bean Casserole

Made with vegetable broth, olive oil, onion, zucchini, chicken breast halves, mushrooms, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, black beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spanish potatoes gratin

Spanish Potatoes Gratin

Made with heavy cream, Manchego cheese, russet potatoes, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, Idiazabal cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for quick-cook basmati rice

Quick-Cook Basmati Rice

Made with basmati rice, water, butter, salt, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled sweet potatoes with korean-style dipping sauce

Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Korean-Style Dipping Sauce

Made with sesame seeds, garlic, sweet potatoes, soy sauce, sake, sugar, green onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for falafel-potato casserole

Falafel-Potato Casserole

Made with cheese, olive oil or butter, falafel mix, olive oil, black pepper, garlic, water, potato

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hash brown pancakes

Hash Brown Pancakes

Made with eggs, hash brown potatoes, green onion, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lithuanian potato kugili

Lithuanian Potato Kugili

Made with eggs, black pepper, bacon, onions, potatoes, margarine, Milnot, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shrimp and grits casserole

Shrimp And Grits Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, cheddar cheese, garlic, shrimp, water, salt, grits, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sage roasted red potatoes

Sage Roasted Red Potatoes

Made with garlic, red potatoes, olive oil, fresh sage, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for wild rice stir-fry

Wild Rice Stir-Fry

Made with wild rice, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, butter, celery, pea pods, broccoli florets, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for aromatic basmati rice

Aromatic Basmati Rice

Made with salt, water, oil, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, basmati rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker risotto with asparagus and peas

Pressure Cooker Risotto With Asparagus And Peas

Made with salt and pepper, flat leaf parsley, onion, butter, arborio rice, white wine, chicken stock, asparagus spears, green peas, Parmesan cheese

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for german fries

German Fries

Made with butter, salt and pepper, Idaho potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dutch oven turkey stuffing

Dutch Oven Turkey Stuffing

Made with garlic powder, sage, celery salt, dried thyme, black pepper, tarragon, butter, dried parsley, pine nuts, eggs

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet italian sausage and mozzarella stuffing

Sweet Italian Sausage And Mozzarella Stuffing

Made with olive oil, Italian sausage, onions, celery, garlic, mushrooms, cream sherry, Genoa salami, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for applebee's bacon scallion mashed potatoes

Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, sour cream, potatoes, garlic, bacon, scallions, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for au gratin potato balls

Au Gratin Potato Balls

Made with Parmesan cheese, baking potatoes, dried onion, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buea coconut joloffe rice (cameroon)

Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon)

Made with bay leaf, onion, peanut oil, tomatoes, tomato puree, coconut milk, carrots, hot pepper, salt, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked vegetable rice and noodle pilaf

Baked Vegetable Rice and Noodle Pilaf

Made with frozen peas, salt, fresh dill, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, vermicelli noodles, long-grain rice, vegetable broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for haluski a'la mom

Haluski a'la Mom

Made with salt and pepper, sauerkraut, potatoes, bacon, eggs, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for don's omaha baked potato casserole

Don's Omaha Baked Potato Casserole

Made with green onion, potatoes, butter, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, salt, black pepper, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for individual potato gratins

Individual Potato Gratins

Made with Golden Delicious apple, salt and white pepper, heavy cream, Gruyere cheese, potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for basil scalloped potatoes

Basil Scalloped Potatoes

Made with non-stick cooking spray, garlic, milk, flour, evaporated skim milk, fresh basil, salt, crushed red pepper, white pepper, potato

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef & mushroom risotto

Beef & Mushroom Risotto

Made with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, risotto mix, mushrooms, red bell pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baby potatoes with saffron mayonnaise

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise

Made with fresh Italian parsley, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, red or white potatoes, parsley, garlic, saffron, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom almond wild rice casserole

Mushroom Almond Wild Rice Casserole

Made with chicken broth, blanched slivered almonds, bacon, fresh mushrooms, wild rice, green onions, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy carrot rice casserole

Cheesy Carrot Rice Casserole

This side dish recipe is just the right balance of starch and vegetables in a creamy, cheesy baked casserole.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for french potato pie

French Potato Pie

Made with egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper, potatoes, all-purpose flour, salt, butter or margarine, water, parsley, shallots

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet potato and banana puree

Sweet Potato and Banana Puree

Made with almonds, nutmeg, sweet potatoes, bananas, butter, rum, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buffalo mashed potatoes

Buffalo Mashed Potatoes

Made with salt, hot sauce, potatoes, heavy cream, butter, blue cheese, fresh parsley, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black beans and barley

Black Beans and Barley

Made with fresh cilantro, black beans, canola oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chicken broth or vegetable broth, barley, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy chicken risotto

Creamy Chicken Risotto

Made with long-grain white rice, Parmesan cheese, green onions, vegetable oil, boneless chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, condensed chicken broth, water, carrot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple yams

Maple Yams

Made with walnuts, yams, brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for surefire stuffing

Surefire Stuffing

Made with eggs, black pepper, salt, Italian bread, pecan, butter, onion, celery, parsley, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave mashed potatoes with sour cream

Microwave Mashed Potatoes With Sour Cream

Made with nutmeg, potatoes, salt, milk, sour cream, black pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for edamame with sesame jasmine rice

Edamame With Sesame Jasmine Rice

Made with salt and pepper, toasted sesame seeds, salt, water, jasmine rice, edamame, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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