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KARACOOKS
KARACOOKS
Good Food · Honest History · Strong Opinions
  • A serving of green chile rice casserole on a dark plate with a fork, the baked dish on a woven placemat behind it.

    Sharon’s Rice and Green Chile

    ByKara November 3October 31 Recipes, Holiday Menus, Writing

    Sharon’s rice and green chile went from ribs night in Baton Rouge to our Thanksgiving table. Assemble it two days ahead, and always make the double batch.

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  • A big metal bowl of crunchy cucumber salad with cherry tomatoes and red onion in a chili crunch dressing

    Zach’s Favorite Cucumber Salad

    ByKara July 14July 13 Recipes

    A crunchy, make-ahead cucumber salad with a soy, rice vinegar, and chili crunch dressing. It stays crisp for a full week and beats potato salad at any cookout.

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  • Tortellini broccoli salad with bacon, red onion and creamy balsamic dressing in a white bowl

    Tortellini Broccoli Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing

    ByKara July 7July 7 Recipes

    A creamy balsamic tortellini and broccoli salad with bacon and red onion. Make it ahead for cookouts or busy weeknights; it’s even better the next day.

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KaraCooks is written, cooked, photographed, and gardened by one person in Johns Creek, Georgia.

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    • The Grill & Smoke
    • The Garden
    • The Everyday Kitchen
    • The Bookshelf
    • Keeping It Out of The Landfill
    • For the Animals
    • Coffee & The Bar
    • Behind the Camera
  • About
    • About & FAQ
    • Disclosure
    • Where I Stand
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