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Guacamole

By Extra Rice • Sep 24th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1 onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 avocados – peeled, pitted and diced
2 teaspoons salt
1 large tomato, diced

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados and stir in salt. Mix in the tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. Cover and chill [...]



Spinach and Rice ( Spanakorizo)

By Extra Rice • Sep 16th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/3 cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water

Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in [...]



Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

By Extra Rice • Aug 27th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons butter
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish)
Generous dash ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup light cream
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over [...]



Crunchy Paraline Topped Sweet Potatoes

By Extra Rice • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

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Cute Egg Chicks

By Extra Rice • Jul 28th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 stuffed olives
1 small sweet red pepper
12 hard-cooked eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Directions:

Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each egg so it sits flat. Cut a zigzag pattern a third down [...]



Veggie Bacon

By Extra Rice • Jun 24th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1 (7.5 ounce) package smoked firm tofu, frozen and thawed
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 dash liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions:

Slice the thawed tofu into very thin slices (like [...]



Sweet and Sour Beetroot

By Extra Rice • Jun 19th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1/2 pound beets
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons malt vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place beets in a large saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on [...]



Rotelle Pasta Salad

By Extra Rice • May 25th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) package rotelle pasta
6 slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
3 ounces turkey breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

Bring a [...]



Steamed Asparagus

By Extra Rice • May 22nd, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine, and dot with pieces of butter.
Cover loosely, and cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Allow the dish to stand 5 minutes [...]



Beer Dip

By Extra Rice • May 6th, 2009 • Category: Recipes, Side Dish

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup beer

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and dressing mix. Stir in Cheddar cheese, and then beer. The mixture will appear mushy. Cover bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, overnight if [...]