Posted in Side Dish

Side Dish ‘n’ Saturdays: Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole

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Serves 12

Adapted from OAMM

8 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
16 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (drippings reserved)

Prep Day: In the reserved bacon grease, saute corn, onion, and peppers in a large skillet over medium heat until peppers are tender. Add all remaining ingredients (except bacon), stirring until cream cheese is melted and well-incorporated. Pour into a 13×9 casserole dish, and top with the crumbled bacon.

Prepare as directed; cool completely. Wrap, label, and freeze.

Serve Day: Thaw in refrigerator, then bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Posted in - Meatless, Side Dish

Side Dish ‘n’ Saturdays: Spiked Pumpkin Soup

Spiked Pumpkin Soup

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1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/3 cup bourbon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 (large) 29 oz can pumpkin
1 14oz can vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream

Prep Day: Mix all the ingredients cold. Heat gently on the stove top or microwave. This soup may be frozen.

Serve Day: If frozen, thaw and heat gently on stove top till heated through.

Posted in - Meatless, Side Dish

Side Dish’n’ Saturdays: Tarragon Tomato Soup

Tarragon Tomato Soup

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Serves 4

4 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 Tbsp flour
2 (14.5 oz) can tomato juice
2 cup heavy cream
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 cup roasted yellow bell pepper
6 Tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Crème Fraiche and chopped chives to garnish

Prep Day – In a small stock pot melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the flour and cook for a 2 minutes. Whisk in the tomato juice, cream, garlic, sugar, cayenne, salt and pepper. Simmer to thicken about 5 minutes. Add the tarragon and parsley, adjust salt or pepper to taste. Cool and freeze.

Serve Day – Thaw. Heat on stove top till hot. Serve with Crème Fraiche and chopped chives to garnish.