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12 Dishes for a Fantastic Thanksgiving Feast #Ad
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Basil and Feta Rice with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Mmm.. this rice is yummy for kind of a Greek themed meal. It has kind of a tangy taste and is full of veggies. I served it with Pesto Grilled Chicken. It was a perfect twist on your regular chicken and rice. FrugalFreebiesandDeals.com Yields 10Basil and Feta RiceBasil and Feta Rice with zucchini and tomato Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients5 cups of cooked, warm white rice (Basmatti is best)1/2 ounce chopped fresh basil8oz {Read More}
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Cheddar Bacon Risotto
Cheddar Bacon Risoto Think macaroni and cheese, on a pedestal. If the thought of one more night of rice,pasta, or potatoes as a side dish makes you want to pull your hair out, risotto is a wonderful substitute. It’s somewhere between a rice and pasta risotto takes on the flavors of whatever ingredients you cook it with, making it really versatile. While it is a bit finicky- you do have to stir regularly while cooking, it is truly worth the time {Read More}
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Greek Salad With Quinoa
This was so good, even yummier that I thought it would be, to be honest. Recently we were headed to a summer potluck and I needed to bring a side. I headed to the store to grab something, but I did not know what I was going to make yet. So I racked my brain in the store and this is what I came up with, Greek Salad With Quinoa. It’s gluten free and really healthy. Quinoa is a great {Read More}
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Quinoa with Pecans and Raisins
Quinoa is good stuff. It is super good for you (it’s a superfood, gluten free and a complete protein). If you have not tried it you really should. That said, I think it is an acquired taste. It has a unique flavor. One of the things I like so much about it is that it cooks as fast at white rice (brown rice takes FOREVER!). SO if the flavor is new to you you can “break it in” by mixing {Read More}
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