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Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole

this post may contain affiliate links     This hash brown casserole is my potluck go-to. Everyone expects them from me at get-togethers. And these cheesy potatoes were the first recipe I became known for in my culinary journey. As a newlywed I became fixated...

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Caramelized Green Beans

Caramelized Green Beans These green beans always deserve a spot on the grid. They get wilted and become caramelized without getting stringy. If your green beans are stringy, it’s because you’re cooking them at too high of a temperature. Slow down and do it right. Your...

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Sweet & Spicy Skillet Corn

Sweet & Spicy Skillet Corn

  You are going to be amazed at how much better a side of corn can be. With just a little enhancement, the corn transforms to the most perfect sweet and savory dish with a little heat. It's a perfect flavor combination. The texture of the fresh corn when just...

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Crunchy Garlic Potatoes

Crunchy Garlic Potatoes

I've never had a better potato than these crunchy garlic potatoes. They are garlicy, salty and crunchy. They achieve their texture by being par boiled in baking soda water and tossed in garlic oil. Their soft exterior tumbles around to form a mashed layer around the...

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