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Starches

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recipe for maple and tarragon sweet potatoes

Maple and Tarragon Sweet Potatoes

Made with dried tarragon, salt, sweet potatoes, maple syrup, margarine, orange juice, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked cajun rice

Baked Cajun Rice

Made with tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, ground meat, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, green onion, rice, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for purple smashed potatoes

Purple Smashed Potatoes

Made with white pepper, salt, purple or blue potatoes, whole milk, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sausage and corn bread stuffing

Slow Cooker Sausage And Corn Bread Stuffing

Made with pork sausage, onion, chicken broth, cornbread stuffing mix, butter

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

recipe for tangerine, sage and bay scallop risotto

Tangerine, Sage and Bay Scallop Risotto

Made with olive oil, fish stock or clam juice, butter, white wine, saffron, leek, fresh sage, arborio rice, tangerines, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for kielbasa fried rice

Kielbasa Fried Rice

If you are looking for a hearty fried rice dish, try this recipe that uses kielbasa sausage in it instead of the more common ham or chicken versions.

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 cheesy rice

Cheesy Rice

Made with American cheese, milk, broccoli florets, instant white rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for polenta crisps with anchovy sauce

Polenta Crisps with Anchovy Sauce

Made with water, salt, Italian parsley, polenta, vegetable oil, olive oil, garlic, olive oil-packed anchovies, tomatoes, capers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for polenta with scallops and mushrooms

Polenta with Scallops and Mushrooms

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, garlic, olive oil, sea scallops, salt, chicken broth, dried morel mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 hash brown and spinach casserole

Hash Brown and Spinach Casserole

Made with sour cream, Swiss cheese, butter, onions, frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, herb seasoning mix, salt, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker cheesy parmesan red potatoes

Pressure Cooker Cheesy Parmesan Red Potatoes

Made with parsley, chicken broth, red potatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fanned baked potatoes

Fanned Baked Potatoes

Made with Parmesan cheese, cheese, potatoes, salt, butter, chives, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 new orleans dirty rice

New Orleans Dirty Rice

Made with cayenne pepper, beef broth, rice, butter, flour, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic powder, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun rice dressing

Cajun Rice Dressing

Made with onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, long-grain rice, dried oregano, salt, cumin, ground red pepper, paprika

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cajun home fries with herbed ranch sour cream

Cajun Home Fries With Herbed Ranch Sour Cream

Made with fresh parsley, chives, Ranch salad dressing mix, potatoes, flour, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet corn grits

Sweet Corn Grits

Made with corn on the cob, garlic, butter, olive oil, mascarpone cheese, American or Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, corn cobs, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for curried brown rice with tomatoes and peas

Curried Brown Rice With Tomatoes And Peas

Made with frozen peas, vegetable broth, butter, onion, curry powder, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, diced tomatoes, brown rice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for apple-mallow yam bake

Apple-Mallow Yam Bake

Made with miniature marshmallows, apples, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, yams, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoked gouda mashed potatoes

Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

Made with salt and freshly ground white pepper, smoked Gouda, potatoes, salt, water, butter, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy new orleans red beans and rice

Easy New Orleans Red Beans And Rice

Made with white rice, red beans, garlic, kielbasa sausage, onions, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for artichoke heart and quinoa salad

Artichoke Heart And Quinoa Salad

Made with shallots, cherry or grape tomatoes, pecans, quinoa, water, Belgian endive, artichoke hearts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegetarian red beans & rice

Vegetarian Red Beans & Rice

Made with dried thyme, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, sweet paprika, bay leaf, vegetable stock or cold water, tomato juice, dried red beans, thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp & lobster twice baked potatoes

Shrimp & Lobster Twice Baked Potatoes

Made with salt and pepper, heavy cream, baked potatoes, rock shrimp, lobster meat, red onion, garlic, goat cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for red quinoa salad

Red Quinoa Salad

Made with vegetable, mushroom broth or water, red quinoa, garlic, carrot, olive oil, red onion, lemon, salt and pepper, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked oyster dressing

Baked Oyster Dressing

Made with vegetable oil, onions, green bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, garlic, parsley, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for greek tomato pilaf

Greek Tomato Pilaf

Made with black pepper, salt, tomatoes, onion, margarine or butter, water, rice, beef bouillon granules

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grits and sausage breakfast casserole

Grits And Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, butter, bulk sausage, grits, sharp Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun potato pancakes

Cajun Potato Pancakes

Made with black pepper, salt, egg, potatoes, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, sugar, onion, baking powder, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy cheesy salsa potatoes

Easy Cheesy Salsa Potatoes

Made with butter, corn chips, hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, salsa, onion, sour cream, Cheddar cheese soup, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled jalapeno polenta with roasted salsa verde

Grilled Jalapeno Polenta With Roasted Salsa Verde

Made with water, Cheddar or Asiago cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic, olive oil, salt, fresh tomatillos, onion

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cubed potatoes with garlic and sage

Cubed Potatoes With Garlic And Sage

Made with fresh sage, black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, corn oil, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlicky rice

Garlicky Rice

Made with salt and pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pine nuts, garlic, rice, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker red, white and blue potatoes

Slow Cooker Red, White and Blue Potatoes

Made with blue cheese, milk or soy milk, bacon bits, red potatoes, sweet red pepper, fresh chives, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy cranberry wild rice

Easy Cranberry Wild Rice

Made with shallots, celery, onion, butter, cranberry sauce, long grain or wild rice mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for snow's seafood stuffing

Snow's Seafood Stuffing

Made with whole oysters, minced clams, celery, corn bread stuffing mix, herb stuffing mix, chicken broth, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker brown rice with fresh vegetables

Pressure Cooker Brown Rice With Fresh Vegetables

Brown rice can take a long time to cook but this recipe cuts that time down by using a pressure cooker.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheddar rice

Cheddar Rice

Made with Cheddar cheese, rice, sour cream, salt, ground red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked black cod with alaska king crab and shrimp risotto

Smoked Black Cod With Alaska King Crab And Shrimp Risotto

Made with Alaska King Crab leg, cut into 1/4-inch rounds, pink shrimp, water, chicken stock, hot, bottle pale ale, Aborio rice, olive oil...


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for summer squash, tomato and basil risotto

Summer Squash, Tomato And Basil Risotto

Made with vegetable broth, olive oil, arborio rice, onion, zucchini or yellow summer squash, tomato, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steakhouse baked potatoes

Steakhouse Baked Potatoes

Made with sea salt, baking potatoes, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 basic polenta

Basic Polenta

Made with cornmeal, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheesy hot dogs and hominy

Slow Cooker Cheesy Hot Dogs And Hominy

Made with cream of mushroom soup, hominy, cream of chicken soup, green chilies, processed cheese product, hot dogs or ham

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fresh mushroom, marsala and cream risotto

Fresh Mushroom, Marsala And Cream Risotto

Made with garlic, shiitake mushrooms, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry Marsala wine, cream, butter or margarine, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker italian risotto with asparagus

Pressure Cooker Italian Risotto With Asparagus

Made with fresh asparagus, onion, Italian Arborio rice, dry white wine, dried tomatoes in olive oil, chicken stock or vegetable broth, fresh herbs...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for confetti home fries

Confetti Home Fries

Made with black pepper, salt, paprika, potatoes, butter or bacon, garlic, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kotobuki sweet potatoes

Kotobuki Sweet Potatoes

Made with canola oil, sesame seeds, water, soy sauce, sugar, Kotobuki sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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