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Ideas for a side dish


Posted: Apr 9, 2015

I'm making sloppy joes for supper - got my family coming for a quick meal with young kids - anyone have an idea for things to eat with it?  It's cold - so cold veggies doesn't sound very good right now - trying to avoid potatoes, pasta, and, of course, no chips, etc.  Anyone have an idea?  I will break down and do potato salad if I have to - it sure is hard to switch from starches when we grew up on that stuff because it was cheap.....

Pork and beans are so salty - anyone have a recipe for beans that can be made from scratch that are like the canned ones?

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beans/cauliflower mash - beans

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i watched Pioneer Woman recent episode and she made fresh pinto beans, looked yummy. cowboy beans?

how about roast a head of cauliflower? break apart, toss in olive oil and roast at 400 for 20-30 minutes. or baked sweet potato fries. same thing, toss in olive oil or any oil. both healthy! u can also steam the cauliflower, and then blend in food processor for 'mashed potatoes'. add butter/cream....s&p. Yummy. add in cheese....

Wow - what good ideas

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It's early in the morning, but you are making my hungry!!!!

Thanks for the ideas - I have been wanting to start roasting veggies - so much better than cold veggies this time of year....

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