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Starches

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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 lavender-lemon salmon risotto

Lavender-Lemon Salmon Risotto

Made with fresh lavender florets, salmon fillet, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, Arborio rice, vegetable stock, white wine, Meyer lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 baked zucchini and rice

Baked Zucchini and Rice

Made with rice, zucchini, salt, olive oil, onion, eggs, Swiss cheese, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wild rice & mushroom stuffing

Wild Rice & Mushroom Stuffing

Made with butter, carrots, celery, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, shiitake mushrooms, white mushrooms, white rice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for wild rice side dish

Wild Rice Side Dish

Made with salt and pepper, mushrooms, wild rice, white rice, chicken broth, butter, shallots, vegetable oil, pecans, almonds, or pine nuts, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for athenian rice and feta cheese

Athenian Rice and Feta Cheese

Made with feta cheese, olive oil, red onion, red bell pepper, garlic, rice, dried tomatoes, black olives, fresh parsley, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sweet sweet-potatoes

Slow Cooker Sweet Sweet-Potatoes

Made with vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, flaked coconut, pecans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker sausage-stuffed yams

Slow Cooker Sausage-Stuffed Yams

Made with sausage, yams, butter, milk, egg, salt, dried oregano

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for garlic potato wedges

Garlic Potato Wedges

Made with garlic, russet potatoes, vegetable oil, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 spanish rice mix

Spanish Rice Mix

Made with dried basil, rice, taco seasoning mix, dried corn, dried parsley

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 rice with leek and silverbeet

Rice With Leek And Silverbeet

Made with salt and pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, leek, garlic, short-grain rice, water, silverbeet, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon rice stuffing

Bacon Rice Stuffing

If you are looking for a decadent stuffing, this is it. Tender rice is mixed with smoky bacon, wine, butter, onion, and celery and is used to stuff a turkey before roasting.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mashed potato stuffing

Mashed Potato Stuffing

Made with eggs, white bread, milk or water, potatoes, butter, salt, milk, bacon grease or butter, onion, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for israeli potatoes with mustard and honey

Israeli Potatoes with Mustard and Honey

Made with salt and pepper, mustard, honey, corn oil, potatoes, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for potato samosa

Potato Samosa

Made with vegetable oil, spring roll wrappers, potatoes, peas, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chili flakes, lemon juice, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
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 tuna-stuffed baked potato

Tuna-Stuffed Baked Potato

Made with egg white, potatoes, mayonnaise, tuna, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low fat potato pancakes

Low Fat Potato Pancakes

Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for squash dressing

Squash Dressing

Made with salt and pepper, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, cornbread mix, butter, yellow squash, cream of chicken soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegetarian spanish rice

Vegetarian Spanish Rice

Made with olive oil, tequila, salt, long grain brown rice, tomato, onion, chili powder, jalapeno or habanero pepper, vegetable broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for guadalajara cilantro rice

Guadalajara Cilantro Rice

Made with fresh cilantro, green bell peppers, rice, water, chicken stock base, butter, red bell peppers

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lime and tequila sweet potatoes

Lime And Tequila Sweet Potatoes

Made with tequila, sweet potatoes, lime juice, honey

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for korean seasoned potatoes

Korean Seasoned Potatoes

Made with scallion, sesame oil, potatoes, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 zucchini and potato pie

Zucchini And Potato Pie

Made with potatoes, water, butter, eggs, mozzarella or provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, zucchini, fresh oregano, dried oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker creamy potato wedges

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Wedges

Made with frozen new potato wedges, sour cream chive dip, Asiago cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mujadara

Mujadara

Made with cumin, black pepper, onions, olive oil, dry lentils, water, long grain white rice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fiesta cheese rice

Fiesta Cheese Rice

Made with cheddar cheese, instant rice, water, Rotel tomatoes, chicken bouillon granules, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spanish style potatoes

Spanish Style Potatoes

Made with tomatoes, oregano, chicken bouillon granules, potatoes, onions, green bell pepper, water, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican rice casserole with chiles and cheese

Mexican Rice Casserole With Chiles And Cheese

Made with black pepper, cooked rice, Monterey jack cheese, green chilies, cilantro, sour cream, green onions, cumin, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for potatoes paille

Potatoes Paille

Made with oil, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pilaf

Shrimp Pilaf

Made with parsley, shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, onion, butter, white rice, stewed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for quinoa with butternut squash and red bell pepper

Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper

Made with green onions, kosher salt, quinoa, olive oil, butternut squash, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheddar and egg grits

Cheddar And Egg Grits

Made with hot sauce, eggs, water, salt and ground black pepper, grits, butter, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roasted parslied new potatoes

Roasted Parslied New Potatoes

Made with parsley, red new potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for harvest blend rice stuffing

Harvest Blend Rice Stuffing

Made with short-grain rice, water, chicken stock, fresh parsley, black peppercorns, onion, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, celery, scallion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wasabi smashed potatoes

Wasabi Smashed Potatoes

Made with black pepper, wasabi paste, new potatoes, salt, butter, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked sausage and okra dirty rice

Smoked Sausage And Okra Dirty Rice

Made with garlic, red bell pepper, water, white rice, salt, vegetable oil, pork sausage links, okra, onions, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crispy garlic mashed potato balls

Crispy Garlic Mashed Potato Balls

Made with bread crumbs, garlic salt, vegetable oil, mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pepper jack cheese stuffed potatoes

Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

Made with salt and pepper, tomato, potatoes, butter, garlic, sour cream, cilantro, pepper jack cheese, green onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lobster fried rice

Lobster Fried Rice

This is an amazing recipe for lobster fried rice that uses lots of traditional Chinese ingredients like bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for salty rosemary fries

Salty Rosemary Fries

Made with non-stick cooking spray, baking potatoes, olive oil, garlic, dried rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven home fries with peppers and onions

Oven Home Fries With Peppers And Onions

Made with sweet paprika, red potatoes, olive oil, green bell pepper, onion, grill or steak seasoning

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thanksgiving stuffing loaf

Thanksgiving Stuffing Loaf

Made with nutmeg, olive oil, sesame oil, whole wheat bread, fresh thyme, fresh sage, onion, parsnips, carrots, turkey or chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hawaiian baked potatoes

Hawaiian Baked Potatoes

Made with green onion, crushed pineapple, baking potatoes, cheese spread, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for armenian rice pilaf

Armenian Rice Pilaf

Made with salt, butter, orzo, broken up vermicelli, or broken up angel hair pasta, long-grain rice, hot chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caribbean yam bake

Caribbean Yam Bake

Made with bananas, lime, yams, eggs, brown sugar, margarine or butter, rum, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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