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Well Thanksgiving is over, and now we can focus on Christmas. The turkey or the ham is generally the focal piece, but side dishes can make or break a meal I think. I mean what good is all that juicy meat if you have soggy vegetables or over salted potatoes to go along with it?
My family isn’t that adventurous when it comes to vegetables. We have a few standbys in our home. Potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli are approved. Green beans and carrots are tolerated. That’s about the extent of the palates around here. Oh but what about corn?! Those sweet delicious nuggets? (shh…corn is actually a grain, not a vegetable….okay but yeah we eat that around here too!)
When it comes to preparing said repertoire of veggies, so as not to get bored, I tend to be, shall I say, creative. And Country Crock helps me make the preparation of that task a bit easier.
So with recipes in hand I created a couple of side dishes along with Country Crock.
My mother-in-law made the most fabulous creamed corn ever. My husband didn’t even want me to make it because he loved his mom’s so much. When she passed away, I thought I would try to re-create the comfort food dish, but nothing ever ‘stood up to mom’s.’
The Easy Creamed Corn recipe from Country Crock, wasn’t just easy…it passed the husband taste test. It wasn’t ‘just’ like his mom’s but I guess close enough, or enough years have passed ;), that he had seconds.
Easy Creamed Corn
2 Tbsp. Country Crock Spread, divided
3 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/2 cup half and half
1 tsp. all-purpose flour
Melt 1 tablespoon Country Crock Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook corn, stirring frequently, until almost tender, about 3 mintues.
Combine half and half with flour in small cup. Stir into skillet and cook, stirring frequrently, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon Spread.
Creamed Corn seems to be kind of difficult to take pictures of!
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I also made the Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower – which is a great way to get two veggie servings into one side dish!
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower
2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups cauliflower florets
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup 2% milk
3 Tbsp. Country Crock Spread
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tps. dried parsley
Cover potatoes, cauliflower and garlic with water in 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
Mash or whip vegetables. Stir in remaining ingredients.
These recipes and more are on www.CountryCrock.com ‘s website. You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter. A fabulous resource for your holiday recipes is the Crock Country Chronicle which you can find at www.CountryCrock.com/CrockCountry.
Tammy Litke received a sample kit in order to try out recipes to review. The opinions expressed are her own.
Country Crock would like to help one of my readers make delicious vegetables this holiday season, so one of you will win this Country Crock Holiday Veggie Kit:
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I love the recipe: Lemon-Basil Roasted Vegetables. Looks wonderful.
I liked the recipes section.
I like the Sweet Potato Praline Bake recipe on their site.
spoonable corn bread. YUMMM
I make Corn pudding ..
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I'd like to try their recipe for Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Pecans!
The Roasted Cauliflower sounds wonderful! So does the Stroganoff-Style Peas & Mushrooms
I like their Sauteed Basil & Garlic Vegetables recipe.
the satueed basil and garlic vegetables sound really good.
I like the free recipe book download.
I add county crock to mashed potatoes and its great combined with canned yams and brown sugar!
I like their Lemon-Basil Roasted Vegetables recipe.
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I printed off the zucchini snack cake and can't wait to try it.
I really liked all their recipes especially Roasted Cauliflower.
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I would like to try Country Crock's Aztec Veggies & Rice recipe.
Fresh green beans, Country Crock, granulated onion powder, and cremini mushrooms. Healthy take on traditional green bean casserole so many make.
I would like to try the recipe for Spoonable Corn Bread
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I like the healthy habit section
I like all the recipes and the tips on getting your kids to eat healthier.
I like the recipe Easy Mashed Gingered-Carrots. Sounds delicious. Thanks!
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I make Broccoli Casserole with Country Crock!
I like their article entitled "Thanksgiving Sides That Will Steal the Show"; I"d like to try to make their cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes.
I liked the Roasted Cauliflower recipe.
like the Roasted Cauliflower
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I would like to try the Sauteed Basil & Garlic Vegetables recipe.
The recipe for Lemon-Basil Roasted Vegetables looks good.
I'm supposed to bring a veggie dish to an upcoming potluck at work. I just might do their sweet potato & apples recipe.
Their Baked Spiced Squash recipe looks really good!
I love the <a href=" http://www.countrycrock.com/recipes/detail/13007/1/tortilla-crusted-chicken-breasts "> Tortilla-Crusted Chicken Breasts</a>
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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I make corn pudding w/ country crock
Stroganoff-Style Peas & Mushrooms looks great
i love the sweet potato recipes
I like the family approved lunches article.
I always add county crock to corn. My family loves it that way.
Roasted Cauliflower
I make oven-fried Chicken with Country Crock
like the satueed basil and garlic vegetables
Arepas recipes sounds interesting
I use it when I make eggplant parmesan
I like steamed broccoli with it!
The spoonable cornbread looks delicious. I'm inspired–I've never experimented iwth Country Crock and veggies before, but I'm getting some good ideas.
I like their tips for parents facing "The Great Veggie Showdown"!
Thanks!
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Oh I found a recipe for Tortilla-Crusted Chicken Breasts!! I have to eat gluten free due to Celiac Disease and I really miss breaded chicken! This sounds so good ! I cant wait to try it!
This is the only brand we use! I love it on my mashed potatoes when I'm making them, also a must to mix in with corn.
I like their recipe section; would like to try making the Hippo Dip.
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes.look good!
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I love the junk food proof your family article.. that is something I really need to get serious about
i like the Honey Pecan Chicken Strips & honey roasted sweet potatoes
Loaded Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
I like the healthy habit section
I like the recipe section, the Stroganoff-Style Peas & Mushrooms looks good.
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Roasted Cauliflower 🙂
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The sweet potato praline bake sounds so good! thanks
I liked all the recipes
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I like the Lemon-Basil Roasted Vegetables recipe.
I like all the recipes they have on their:)
Country crock goes on my corn, into my corn bread pudding and of course … the mashed potatoes. probably easier to tell you the few veggies that do not get at least a bit of country crock added
I like their recipe for zucchini snack cake
Stroganoff-Style Peas & Mushrooms sounds yumy
I like the Easiest Ever Spoonable Corn Bread
http://www.countrycrock.com/recipes/detail/12325/1/easiest-ever-spoonable-corn-bread
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I like the recipes on their site
Sauteed Basil & Garlic Vegetables recipe
i like the easy mashed ginger carrots receipe
Grilled Asparagus with parm cheese
I use it on cooked baby carrots, and sprinkle on some dill. Makes a great side dish!
I like the Cheddar Broccoli Casserole recipe, I will have to try it
the corn pudding looks awesome!
The Stroganoff-Style Peas & Mushrooms looks good with Country Crock
saute onions for sandwiches
my garlic potatoes
That looks delicious!
I would like to try their creamy cheesecake recipe.
I like this recipe:
Easiest Ever Spoonable Corn Bread
Sweet Potato Praline Bake
Roasted Cauliflower is my recipe of choice!
Spring Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
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I like their recipe for Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes
I make a killer corn and green chile casserole with Country Crock Spread.
I really want to try the Roasted Cauliflower
I made the Stroganoff-Style Peas & Mushrooms recipe from the site and really enjoyed it.
I like all the recipes — especially the Lemon-Basil Roasted Vegetables.
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The Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes sound amazing!
cornbread~!
Thanks for the giveaway! Janna Johnson jannajanna@hotmail.com Janna@feedyourpig on gf
the Sweet Potato Praline Bake
I would like to try the Lemon-Basil Roasted Vegetables recipe
I like the Sauteed Basil and Garlic Vegetables Recipe
Lemon basil vegetable recipe looks amazing =)
I liked the recipe for Green Beans with Crispy Crumbs that I found on the Country Crock Chronicles.
I used some Country Crock on my homemade banana bread for breakfast this morning. Thanks for this contest!
Roasted Cauliflower ! http://www.countrycrock.com/recipes/detail/12724/1/roasted-cauliflower
Sweet Potato Praline Bake recipe
I like that they have a couple fun little games on their site, and of course the recipes! 🙂
I like the "Good Habits" section, there's an article on good snacks for road trips. 🙂
The roasted cauliflower looks delicious!