Category Archives: Side dishes
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Renovation, Week Two: THX and Floors
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Kitchen Renovation, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.While most of you are probably brining your turkeys, whipping your cream, or stuffing that bird, we’re being a little non-traditional with our family time this holiday season. Yes– we will still eat a full Thanksgiving dinner, but no… the renovation is not complete. No kitchen? No problem! The goal this holiday weekend is to […]
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Crock Pot Creamy Potato Soup
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.Today was the first day that actually felt like fall. I don’t mean like a specialty coffee… I mean hooded sweatshirts, warm blankets, steamy bowls of soup and the sound of rustling leaves. And if you are lucky, you can enjoy all of those things at the same time. Tonight’s Crock Pot Creamy Potato Soup […]
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Summer Series, COMPLETE!
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, Summer Series: Outer Banks.It felt like a hangover to wake up today. I rolled over and closed my eyes, groaning. It was barely 8 am and to do lists were already swirling in my head. This wasn’t an alcohol-induced situation, it was the effect of knowing today was the last day of vacation. So I took a deep […]
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Summer Series, Day Six: Seafood Paella
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, Summer Series: Outer Banks.This, my friends. This is the quintessential dinner that melds together land and sea and balances the forces of nature to create an amazing meal that would make even mermaids and pirates cheer. With more protein than a Brazilian meat festival, this one pot recipe will make you lift your anchors and set full speed ahead […]
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Summer Series, Day Five: Crock Pot White Ratatouille
Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, gluten-free, Recipes, Side dishes, Summer Series: Outer Banks, vegetarian.I’m seriously considering moving to the beach. Sunshine, seafood, salty air… it’s all good for my soul. As long as I have a good internet connection, I might just be willing to carry my crock pots up and down the east coast and showcase local flavor and attractions. Ok, I’m putting it out there– where […]
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Summer Series, Day Four: Crock Pot Grits
Posted on by Valerie in Breakfast, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, Summer Series: Outer Banks, vegetarian.I might have found flirty peaches at the weekly Farmer’s Market this morning, but we still need to have dinner, right?! Good thing I decided to make a big ol’ batch of crock pot grits to cook low and slow all day. I mean, come on… it’s three ingredients. That’s barely even a recipe. So […]
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Summer Series, Day Four: Crock Pot Peach Crumble
Posted on by Valerie in Breakfast, Recipes, Side dishes, Summer Series: Outer Banks, vegetarian.Another beautiful day here at Ooh La La, our beach house for the week in the Outer Banks, NC. I woke up early and decided to get out for a run since there are miles of sidewalks down the main road. It was damn hot out even at 8 am, but I managed my attempt […]
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Crock Pot Loaded Potato Casserole
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes.Who doesn’t love a baked potato with all the toppings?! The problem is, I rarely ever keep baking-sized potatoes in the pantry. (Although has anyone ever used one of these?!) So this recipe is a great way to fulfill that salty and savory craving with items that you can keep on hand. I used refrigerated shredded […]
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Crock Pot Sausage-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes.Two tips with today’s amazing recipe…… 1. Find a ground sausage that you like. It can be a prepped tube from the grocery store or a visit to a special deli or anything in between. But when you find it, it becomes a mainstay in your home for breakfast, lunch or dinner. No endorsement here, […]
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Crock Pot Pattypan Squash Salad
Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.Summer is almost here which means it is officially BBQ season! I love starting side dishes in my crock pot and then finishing them with fresh veggies and herbs. So for this past weekend’s festivities, I picked up some pattypan squash at my local farmer’s market. I think they are so cute and fun to […]
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