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Hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein, these black beans are seasoned with onions, garlic, and spices to create a rich and comforting dish. Perfect as a side dish, served over rice, or used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or bowls. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 can black beans, undrained 2 Tbsp. diced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 2-3 drops chipotle sauce ⅛ tsp. cumin ⅛ tsp. oregano ½ tsp. lemon juice Directions: In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium heat until

This fast and easy recipe is my family's favorite way to enjoy broccoli. It turns this modest vegetable into a crispy, caramelized...

This baked pineapple stuffing offers a delightful variation on the traditional Holiday side dish. It blends the sweet, tropical taste of pineapple with savory elements like butter, sugar, eggs, and bread, creating a dish that is both tasty and distinctive. Serves 6 Ingredients: 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained ½ cup salted butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 6 slices of bread, cubed into 1" pieces Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F . Grea

Crispy, savory, salty, golden slices of pure deliciousness. Tostones are twice-fried plantains made with green plantains that are peeled, sliced, fried, smashed, and then fried again. Serve as a side dish with your meal, or as an appetizer. Ingredients: 2 large green plantains canola oil Goya Adobo to taste Directions: 1. With a sharp knife, gently peel the green plantains lengthwise. Cut the plantains into 1-inch pieces. Set them aside. 2. In a skillet, heat about 1-2 inche

This is a staple of Haitian cuisine. It's full of bold, unique flavors. You can cook with black or red beans, lima beans, or green peas. I adapted this recipe through watching several incredible Haitian cooks. My husband and kids are of Haitian descent and they devour this every time. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ cup canned black or red beans, undrained 1 Tablespoon Epis (Haitian seasoning) 1 ¼ cups water ¾ cup coconut milk 1 Tablespoon Maggi Chicken B

A quick and healthy side dish for any meal! Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon butter 3-4 mushrooms, sliced 2 zucchini, halved and sliced ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon Badia Complete Seasoning dash of black pepper Directions: 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and mushrooms and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. 2. Stir in the zucchini , garlic salt , Badia complete seasoning , and black pepper . Cook for 3-5 until one side of the zucchini begins to bro

Sweet and savory, this acorn squash is roasted with brown sugar and butter until caramelized. Easy side dish for Thanksgiving or any night of the week! Ingredients: 1 acorn squash 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 2 Tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray, Set aside. 2. Slice squash in half (from the stem to the bottom). Scoop out the seeds with a spoon

These smashed potatoes are baked to a crispy perfection! Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 pounds small-to-medium golden or red potatoes 1 tablespoon salt ½ teaspoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 3-4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1. To prepare the potatoes (I used golden potatoes), scrub them clean and rinse under running water. Remove and discard any nu

How to cook perfect rice on the stove. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 cups Jasmine rice 2 ½ cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon oil Directions: 1. Rinse the rice under cold water at least 3x or until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan or caldero , bring the water , oil , and salt to a boil. Add the rinsed and drained rice and stir. 3. Let the rice cook uncovered on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has been absor