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Vegetable Side Dish

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

November 17, 2023 by Anne Leave a Comment

Since preparing for Passover can be a very busy time, I enjoy the ease of a casserole that can be prepped and assembled the day before, refrigerated, and then baked while we are doing our Passover seder. My grown children love this casserole so much that they often request it for other special occasions during…

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Filed Under: Passover, Recipes, Vegetable Side Dish

Spinach Artichoke Dip

July 31, 2023 by Anne Leave a Comment

spinach artichoke dip

I’ve always loved this dip. It’s so easy to make, but it’s fantastic with toasted sourdough slices. I could eat the whole thing! 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out 1…

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Sweet Potato Casserole

November 15, 2018 by Anne

sweet potato casserole

For my friend Martha, who emails me every Thanksgiving to ask for this recipe. Sweet Potato Casserole 2 large cans sweet potatoes or yams 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 2 beaten eggs 1/3 cup milk Mash potatoes. Add other ingredients. Spread in 8×10 buttered casserole dish. Topping: 1 cup chopped…

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Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Vegetable Side Dish

Mashed Potatoes

January 11, 2015 by Anne Leave a Comment

About 10 years ago, I was introduced to heavenly mashed potatoes by my friends Kate and Rob. These potatoes are good “plain” or smothered in gravy. Back then, I loved them, but I was just sure that they were TOO rich to be good for me. I decided to indulge just on the holidays. I…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Thanksgiving, Vegetable Side Dish

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