General Tso’s Cauliflower

This General Tso's Cauliflower is a lightened-up version of this classic takeout. It's every bit as delicious and satisfying as the fried version. Plus, it pleases vegetarians and meat-eaters alike
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By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

These Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potatoes use a mandoline. By thinly slicing the potatoes and standing them upright, the edges become crispy. There is also a brown sugar-ginger glaze which makes them caramelized in the oven.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts in a Slow Cooker

Slow Cookers offer a healthier, low-fat method of cooking and require the minimum amount of effort. I am all for minimum effort! Because I did not have room on my stove top or in the oven I decided to try these Balsamic Brussels Sprouts in a Slow Cooker. This simple appliance works really well.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 4 hrs
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Fried Tamale Egg & Cheese Skillet

Every Christmas eve we make tamales with a group of friends. My friend Ginger told me to fry up the leftovers, add eggs and cheese. This is now my favorite way to eat tamales. It's all about the crispiness.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce

This Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce was created in St. Louis. The ravioli is breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce. It makes a great hors-d'oeuvre for any party.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Hasselback Butternut Squash with Balsamic Maple Rosemary Glaze

Hasselback is usually associated with potatoes, but you can do it to many vegetables. It's nothing more than whole vegetables cut in such a way as to resemble a fan or accordion when roasted. The outside becomes crisp and brown while the inside is soft and creamy. Hasselback Butternut Squash with Balsamic Maple Rosemary Glaze works really well using this method. It makes a beautiful side dish.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Tequilaberry’s Salad

This Tequilaberry’s Salad recipe is from Tequilaberry’s restaurant that has been closed for many years that was located in Coon Rapids Minnesota. It was one of the most popular items on their menu.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 15 - 20 Servings

Tex-Mex Stew

I love pulling things from my pantry and freezer and making dinner. This Tex-Mex Stew didn't seem like it would be very good because it uses frozen peppers and onion soup mix, but I was wrong. It takes 5 minutes to prep and about 15 minutes to cook. I didn't even use a fork to eat it, just tortilla chips. You could actually pour it into a bag of Fritos, like Frito Pie.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

North Wood’s Inn Cabbage Slaw

This North Wood’s Inn Cabbage Slaw is from a small, local Southern California restaurant chain called North Wood's Inn. This cabbage slaw is one of their most popular items on the menu. This is my version of the slaw.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Artichoke Dip with Pimentos & Chiles

I love any kind of artichoke dip. I usually make this basic recipe, but I found this recipe that incorporates pimentos and green chiles. It's really good.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins