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Blue Cheese Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Serves 6-8

These blue cheese ranch mashed potatoes are a guaranteed crowdpleaser! Parsnips are your secret ingredient, adding texture and flavor to the blue cheese and seasonings.

Ranch Green Bean Casserole

Serves 6-8

This is a delicious side dish for any Thanksgiving meal, and all winter long!

Stuffed Mushrooms

Serves 4

Copious amounts of breadcrumbs are traditionally called for in this appetizer favorite, but I don’t use them all in this version. It actually ends up with a more moist filling because of it and allows the bite of the Pecorino to really shine.

Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho

Serves 4-6

Chilled summer soup of fruits and veggies is perfect for a hot summer evening’s meal. Try serving with grilled shrimp for dipping.

Watermelon Ice Pops

Serves

For an easy, refreshing treat, simply insert a stick in a small block of watermelon and freeze. Servings vary

Autumn-Spiced Chicken, Almond Rice Pilaf

Serves 4-6

Marinate chicken in vinegar, Worcestershire and a flavorful variety of spices today, then cook tomorrow with an apples and onions sauce. Pile atop an easy-to-make Almond Rice Pilaf and top with bread and butter pickles to finish!

Mini Cheese Soufflés

Serves 4

Cheese soufflés are easier to make than they sound – try this recipe with salad on the side for some added flair to your next brunch or lunch!

Meat-Free Buffalo Wings with Ranch Dipper

Serves 4-6

This vegetarian-friendly Buffalo "wings" dish is a guilt-free delicious snack, appetizer or side!

Bread and Butter Pickles

Serves 20-30 pickle slices

These are a surprisingly simple-to-make crisp side.

Mini Muffin Potato Tots with Horseradish Sauce

Serves 4-6

Guests will have fun dipping crispy hot potato tots in three sauces.

Broiled Tomatoes

Serves 2-3

This simple side of broiled tomatoes with melted cheese and breadcrumbs is great with a variety of dishes.

Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Serves 6-8

Caramelizing shallots releases their sweetness and flavor for a delicious complement to green beans.

Wilted Spinach

Serves 4

Enjoy the taste of fresh spinach – lemon juice and nutmeg balance the spinach. Try serving with Rachael’s Fish Bake and Tomato and Onion Salad.

Radicchio Slaw

Serves 6-8

Shades of red define this crisp salad with a kick.

Mashed Potatoes and Leeks

Serves 8

Lemon zest, leeks and seasoned cheese add pizzazz to mashed potatoes.