Side Dishes for Entertaining – Carmen Cooks

Using nutrition to create a more verdant world.

Category: Side Dishes for Entertaining

A loaf of bread is sliced on a cutting board and a tray of sandwiches is below the cutting board. A pot of fig preserves and a bowl of almond butter complete the scene replete with pottery and wooden spoons.

DinnerFebruary 11, 2025

Kids Gluten-Free Flax Seed Bread

Dairy Free Green Bean Potato Casserole Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 50 minutes _ This is far from your typical Durkee Green Bean Casserole; it's a unique, soup-free green bean casserole. A friend once remarked, “Why would anyone opt for the traditional Durkee green bean casserole, a standard in American cuisine, when they could have this? This is the best thing I've ever eaten.”_ The classic Durkee green bean casserole, while a staple of many tables, is laden with preservatives from canned mushroom soup, saturated in sodium, and carries unhealthy fats courtesy of the fried onions. Its nutritional value is minimal, leaving much to be desired, especially in an era where access to high-quality foods has significantly improved, diminishing its appeal to many. Conversely, a homemade version of this casserole elevates the dish to new heights of health and flavor. Utilizing goat's milk for its better digestibility or coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative, this casserole marries the nutritional benefits with gourmet taste. It boasts organic French green beans known for their tender texture, vibrant, life-enhancing mushrooms and shallots, and a rich, scratch-made béchamel sauce that replaces the canned soup. The addition of organic potatoes not only infuses the dish with more substance but also introduces a universally beloved element. This homemade green bean casserole is so delightful, it stands proudly as a standalone dish, ready to impress guests with its depth of flavor and wholesome ingredients. Incorporating potatoes not only adds heartiness but ensures its place as a crowd-pleaser. _Make this recipe with coconut oil and coconut milk to be a dairy free green bean casserole. Of course, once you remove the dairy, this becomes a vegan bean casserole_

Dairy FreeApril 13, 2024

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