Delicious Side Dishes for Every Family Dinner

Caramelized Pearl Onions from Trish Gomez

Every year I seem to discover a “break-out” recipe. This is definitely a winner for this year. Thanks to my wonderful, lovely friend, Trish, for sharing this dish with me....
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Fig Preserves

Yield: about 10 cups preserves 8 cups chopped figs8 cups sugar½ cup water or fresh lemon juicehalf a lemon, thinly sliced Place figs, sugar, water, and lemon slices in a Dutch...
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Spanish Rice

Yield: 8 servings This is just how authentic Spanish Rice should taste! The recipe is from my friend, Chef Duane Thompson. The “secret” ingredient is the tomato-flavored chicken bouillon. It gives...
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My Mom’s Fabulous Green Beans

Yield: Serves 6 - 8 4 strips bacon, cut into slivers1 medium onion, finely chopped2, 28-ounce can flat-cut green beans (also called Italian green beans)2 teaspoons salt or more to taste1...
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