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    Side Dish Recipes

    The main course might take center stage on the dinner table, but for me, it is all about the side dishes. It's the perfect accessory that completes the entire meal.

    From saffron mashed potatoes to roasted butternut squash, plus a variety of different quinoa dishes to tantalize your taste buds.

    • Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic and Olive Oil
    • Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions, Pecans and Raisins
    • Basmati Rice with Cabbage (Kalam Polo)
    • Spiced Tea Cranberry Sauce
    • Saffron Mashed Potatoes {Giveaway}
    • Cajun Stuffing with Raisin Bread
    • Sage Dressing with Swiss Chard
    • Baby Artichokes Braised with Mushrooms, Garlic and Lemon
    • Grapefruit Salad with Avocado
    • Lemon Risotto with Mint
    • Olive Oil and Kale Twice Baked Potatoes
    • Lemon and Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf
    • Roasted Baby Carrots with Thyme
    • Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
    • Creamed Spinach with Assorted Greens
    • Twice Baked Butternut Squash
    • Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
    • Seasoned Cauliflower Rice with Turmeric
    • Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes
    • Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Orange
    • Raisin Stuffing with Bacon and Kale – Sweet Meets Savory
    • Olive Oil Potato Salad with Raisins, Lemon and Dill

    Hi there! I’m Laura, a certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego. I love to let my creative juices go wild, whether in the kitchen or behind the lens. I’ve been sharing my family’s favorite recipes inspired from all over the world since 2008. Welcome! Let’s have fun in the kitchen! More about me…

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    The Camp & Cabin Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Prepare Wherever You Go by Laura Bashar of FamilySpice.com

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