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In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

coffee drinker — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:15:38 GMT

I'm pretty well set on my Thanksgiving menu, but I'm looking for 1 different sides dish. So far it's turkey with all the usual trimmings, 2 different potatoes, white and sweet mashed, corn pudding, green beans and something yummy you may suggest. Dessert will be pie, pumpkin quick bread (from a mix) and whatever my BIL brings.

I'm making a turkey breast in my Instant Pot and just can't wait to cook. All that I've read says 6 min/lb. so it will be cooked (I hope) in 42 minutes. Sounds unbelievable.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

Nonametoday — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:40:47 GMT

You don't have fruit or a salad, so I am going to suggest ambrosia fruit salad

This is my recipe. I have taken mine from one someone gave me and I do it this way. You may want to adjust yours accordingly. Add ingredients one at a time slowly to make sure it is not too much or too little.

1 thawed 16- oz cool whip

2 c shreeded coconut

½ to 1 cup chopped nuts

8 oz drained fruit cocktail

11 oz drained mandarin oranges

2-3 cups miniature marshmallows

8 oz drained pineapple chunks

10-oz drained maraschino cherries

1 t ground nutmeg

1 t ground cinnamon

Place covered with handiwrap in fridge for a few hours before serving. I submitted that a few minutes ago and realized afterward I had pasted, that I did not copy correctly. I think it is right now.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

QVCkitty1 — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:21:54 GMT

Whether you make your own cranberry sauce or get the whole berry one in the can, add some Grand Mariner orange liqueur. I learned this from Bobby Flay, and it is delicious. Liquor stores usually have really small bottles, if you don't want to invest in a big one.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

Nonametoday — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:47:55 GMT

If you want a very special salad, something I make for get-togethers and I am asked every time for the recipe. I have never known anyone else who made this recipe. I got it from a restaurant while on vacation 30 years ago. I don't know the actual name but the lady who gave me the recipe owned the restaurant and was writing a book of recipes which I followed and purchased at its publication. Like J peterman with his clothing, her commentary was delicious with each recipe. Some very unusual recipes. I think someone wanted that recipe book so bad they took it without my permission. She made some comments about the way millionaires walked and how they became beggars after they tasted this salad. I wish I could remember or could find my cookbook.

Millionaire shrimp salad
2 c mayo
1/2 c horseradish
1 tsp salt
2 tsp dry mustard
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 lbs medium shrimp cleaned, deveined, cooked
1/2 head cauliflower cut in bite sizes
1 basket small cherry tomatoes
1 can (7-3/4 oz) pitted ripe olives
1 (8 oz) can whole water chestnuts
1 jar whole mushrooms (4.5 oz)
1/2 bunch broccoli florets
Mix mayo, horseradish, salt, mustard well. Add all other ingredients except broccoli and cauliflower. Chill overnight. Add broccoli and cauliflower 1-2 hours (and chill again) before serving. (12 servings)

Easy peasy and delicious!!!!

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

aroc3435 — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:06:46 GMT

@Nonametoday What a fabulous recipe. I am going to make this before Thanksgiving--sounds so delicious that it would be great for a nice lunch or dinner.

How sad that someone swiped it from you. What state were you vacationing in? Might help you locate the restaurant's name and a second hand copy of the book online.

If the rest of that lady's recipe are as good as this one I'd love to get a copy.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

Nonametoday — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 04:11:58 GMT

I have tried without any success to recall the name of the restaurant. It was in Tennessee. We had gone to the Biltmore and we were headed home and decided to take a road off the beaten path and ran into the neatest little boutique community up on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock. I have not been able to find the name of the restaurant. Seems that area changed and some restaurants went out of business and it's a newer generation now.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

janeec — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:55:34 GMT

My mother frequently served a fruit salad, so easy, and everyone ate it until it was gone.

Fruit Salad

(add the quantity of each ingredient to the amount you like)

canned mandarin oranges, drained (at least 3-4)

peeled and chopped apples (try 2-3)

stemless maraschino cherries, drained (1 Jar)

walnuts or pecans - optional

sliced bananas

sugar

booze - (your choice of one) suggestions are rum, whiskey, bourbon, etc.

Mix the the oranges, apples, cherries, and nuts in your serving bowl the night before.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Lace with booze.

Refrigerate.

Just before serving, peel and slice bananas.

Mix and enjoy.

Note - If you don't tell anyone there is alcohol in it, people will eat it up, even "little old ladies" who never touch a drop. I have had people fight over the left over "juice" from the fruit. Do not drown the fruit in alcohol, just add for flavor.

Enjoy your holiday.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

Ainhisg — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:46:01 GMT

You don't have anything "sweet" for the main course to balance the savory tastes and textures except for sweet potatoes, so I would suggest either of these two recipes. The red color of either salad will be beautiful with the rest of the colors, and both recipes are so good! (And easy)

http://www.easyaspiecanbe.com/search?q=cherry+salad

http://www.easyaspiecanbe.com/search?q=cranberry+relish

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

skatting44 — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:54:27 GMT

Roasted fennel & carrots & white onions with Montreal seasoning on them & a dash of fennel seed . Cut fennel & onions in thick slices . Toss all the vegetables in oilive oil . then season all vegetables with MCCormick Montreal steak seasoning & a dash of fennel seeds . You can bake in the oven 350 degrees till tender & brown . Turn them over midway .

Mmmm good.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

AuntG — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:46:01 GMT

Well you don't need more veggies, so cranberries or a fruit salad would be perfect. Some quick bread or rolls would look nice at your table or buffet too.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:20:45 GMT

Here’s a side dish that we like for a change from the usual veggies. It has a sweet-tangy flavor that pairs well with poultry and pork.

ROSEMARY-GLAZED ONIONS

3 pounds small white onions (I use defrosted frozen pearl onions)

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. dried rosemary leaves

1. If using fresh pearl onions, peel and cook in an inch of salted boiling water until tender. If using frozen onions, defrost ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to use them.

2. In a large skillet, combine butter, sugar, lemon juice and rosemary. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to boiling.

3. Add onions. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes, turning onions several times until well glazed.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

coffee drinker — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:25:06 GMT

@Nonametoday Just a suggestion to consider. People on this board are so helpful and knowledgeable. Why don't you ask if anyone from the TN area would know the name of this restaurant and/or the book. Bet someone will know.

Also, thanks for your shrimp salad recipe. Sounds delish.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

Nonametoday — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:46:54 GMT

You know, I lied about that. It is in North Carolina, not Tennessee. We were supposed ot be going to some place in Tennessee, but took the wrong road and got to that place called Blowing Rock. I bet someone from North Carolina might know. If I would just get my states, right. LOL.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

coffee drinker — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:56:16 GMT

@Ainhisg These both look interesting and delicious. Thank you.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

ECBG — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:00:52 GMT

There's always enough starch but vegetables get the back seat. This can be cooked ahead and rewarmed beautifully!

Children love this one as well as adults!

Spinach Quiche (Crustless)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1 Tbsp. Oil

1 lg. onion, chopped

1 pkg chopped, frozen spinach, all water squeezed out

I put in a colander and press with a spoon.

5 eggs

¾ lbs Muenster cheese, grated

Salt, pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray pie plate

Heat oil in skillet over med heat

Add onion cook only until clear

Add spinach, cook only until excess moisture is out

Let cool.

Beat eggs in bowl with fork or whisk.

Add cheese, and salt, pepper to taste

Stir onion, spinach mixture in.

Pour into sprayed pie plate

Bake 40-45 minutes until lightly brown.

Serves 6 adults as a side vegetable.

Re: In Search Of Favorite Sides Recipe

Monketoes — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:12:35 GMT

@Nonametoday wrote:
You know, I lied about that. It is in North Carolina, not Tennessee. We were supposed ot be going to some place in Tennessee, but took the wrong road and got to that place called Blowing Rock. I bet someone from North Carolina might know. If I would just get my states, right. LOL.

I was just about to say Blowing Rock is in N.C. LOLLOL!

We would go skiing there every year at Sugar Mtn. or Beech Mtn.

Monke~~