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Category: Side Dishes

Asparagus Parmesan Ham Casserole

Asparagus Parmesan Ham Casserole

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Lanie Fioretti

It’s another good year for our asparagus harvest.  As usual, I’m looking for great new ways to prepare it.  I decided to use one of our favorite flavor combinations, and Asparagus Parmesan Ham Casserole is now our new season favorite.  It’s simple and so scrumptious. And I can already see it on one of our…

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Street Corn Casserole

Street Corn Casserole

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m on a quest for new side dishes, for the lodge, and Street Corn Casserole has definitely made the cut.  It’s so yummy and easy, it will be in our home meal plans too. PrintStreet Corn Casserole Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder 1/2 tsp…

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Cabbage Salad

Cabbage Salad

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

If you’re looking for a great summer salad, this Cabbage Salad is a delicious, crunchy addition to a Mexican or Asian meal. PrintCabbage Salad Ingredients1/4 cup avocado oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 TBSP chunky all natural peanut butter 1 TBSP maple syrup 1 TBSP toasted sesame oil 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp…

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Oregano Garlic Green Beans

Oregano Garlic Green Beans

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

After the first couple years on our property, I couldn’t get Italian green beans to grow for me.  Intermittently, I would plant some type of dried bean and harvest when they were green beans (before they matured to dried bean stage).  This year I got a hot tip about planting dried pinto beans (from the…

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Cheesy Squash Cornbread

Cheesy Squash Cornbread

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m continuing with some new squash recipes this summer.  It’s not that we don’t love an awesome Zucchini Bread, or mouthwatering Cheesy Squash Casserole, but Cheesy Squash Cornbread is fabulous to have with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For a basic recipe using an 8.5 oz box of corn muffin mix, refer to Zucchini Cornbread Casserole….

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