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Our favorite articles about easy side-dish recipes posted on TexasHomesteader.com

Different Flavors Dress Up Plain Pinto Beans

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

I cook a large amount of dried pinto beans at one time. Then I portion out and flavor them in several different ways. It’s fast because the beans have already been cooked. And we enjoy lots of variety for different meals too!

I cooked a whole 2-lb bag of dry pinto beans in my Instant Pot. But we enjoyed them several different ways so we never got bored. #TexasHomesteader

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Seasoning Mix For Southern Fried Okra: Cornmeal , Flour & Savory Spices

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

To accumulate my fresh garden okra until I have enough to fry, I use this okra seasoning mix to coat okra pieces and store in the freezer. Then I’m able to fry them up when I have enough.

Dry mix to accumulate okra in the freezer for fried okra - #TexasHomesteader

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Need a Quick & Easy Side Dish? Instant Pot Rosemary Rice

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Rice is a staple in my homestead kitchen. There are so many ways to flavor it! I needed a quick & easy side dish for a casual dinner party so I decided to make rosemary rice. I used homemade broth & fresh rosemary growing in my garden to make this quick & simple rice recipe. 

Rosemary Rice - I needed a quick & easy side dish for a dinner party. I used fresh rosemary growing in my garden to make Rosemary Rice. #TexasHomesteader

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