Cucumber Salad

This easy side dish should be made at least one day in advance of serving in order to let the flavors develop.

Servings: 6 (1/2 cup each)

Fresh 1 small Spanish onion 2 large cucumbers

Pantry 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. canola oil 1/3 cup [...]

Sausage and Bread Stuffing

Servings: 8

Fresh 1 loaf sourdough bread (about 1 pound), cubed at 1/2-inch 3 Tbsp. butter, unsalted 1 large sweet onion 5 stalks celery 3 medium carrots 1-1/2 lbs. Italian pork sausage 3 Tbsp. fresh thyme, minced 3 Tbsp. fresh sage, minced 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced 1 egg 3 cups Turkey Stock or Chicken Stock

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Cranberry Relish

Servings: 6

Fresh 12 oz. cranberries 1 orange

Pantry 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar

Prepare orange Quarter the orange and remove seeds.

Chop orange and cranberries Use a blender or grinder attachment with on a mixer to coarsely chop the orange and cranberries.

Make relish Add sugar to taste, starting with 3/4 [...]

Applesauce

Homemade applesauce is so superior to store-bought that I try to always keep a homemade batch frozen for use in baking, desserts, or to serve with pork chops.

Servings: 8-10

Fresh 5 apples, Macintosh or other red variety

Pantry 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Prepare apples Peel and core the [...]

Baked Rice with Mushrooms

This relatively simple side dish is very flavorful and special enough to serve while entertaining.

Servings: 6 (1 cup each)

Fresh 4 oz. white button mushrooms 2 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock 1/2 small onion 1 Tbsp. butter

Pantry 1 cup long grain rice 2 bay leaves 1/4 tsp. dry thyme

Prepare [...]