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Twice-Baked Potato Bake
Ingredients
- 1 bag baby gold potatoes (24–28 oz)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup sour cream ranch-style dip
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup french-fried onions
Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Toss potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper; place in 2-quart baking dish. Bake 35–40 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork; remove from oven. Mash potatoes coarsely with potato masher.
- Chop chives. Spread dip over potatoes. Top potatoes with cheese, onions, and chives. Bake 8–10 more minutes or until cheese melts. Serve.
Creamed Collard Greens
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup fresh prediced yellow onions
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (16-oz) bag fresh chopped collard greens
- 1 (15-oz) jar roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup french-fried onions
Steps
- Preheat medium stockpot on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Cut bacon into small pieces and place in pot (wash hands); cook and stir 8–10 minutes or until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pot.
- Add onions to drippings; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients (except Alfredo); bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until greens are tender. Stir in bacon and Alfredo; cook and stir 1–2 minutes or until hot. Top with french-fried onions; serve.
Balsamic Carrots and Parsnips
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 lb parsnips, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Steps
- Peel carrots and parsnips; cut both into ¼-inch-thick slices (coins) and place in microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add carrots, parsnips, salt, and pepper; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until tender.
- Combine sugar, broth, vinegar, and cherries, then add to carrot mixture; cook and stir 2–3 minutes or until mixture thickens. Chop parsley. Arrange vegetables on serving platter; top with parsley and feta. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- These sides are designed for serving with a nice main course such as a baked ham, roasted turkey, or beef roast.
- Traditionally collard greens are simmered for an hour or more. If you like your greens well cooked, add 1 more cup broth and cook 30 more minutes in step 3.
Twice-Baked Potato Bake
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 320mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 6g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 35%, Iron 6%
Creamed Collard Greens
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 14g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 680mg, Total Carb 12g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 2g, Protein 6g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 100%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 6%
Balsamic Carrots and Parsnips
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 180, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 250mg, Total Carb 28g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 16g, Protein 4g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 180%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 6%