Jul 13 2026
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Regular Sides Recipe

Inspired by Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery
Time1h 30m
Serves4

French Fries, Garlic Green Beans, Seasonal Vegetable, Seasoned Rice, Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

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French Fries

Garlic Green Beans

Seasonal Vegetable

Seasoned Rice

Mashed Potatoes

Method

French Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into even-sized sticks, about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Soak the Potatoes

    Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Potatoes

    Drain and pat dry the soaked potatoes. Fry them in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Season and Serve

    Remove the fries from the oil, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot.

Garlic Green Beans

  1. 6

    Prepare the Green Beans

    Wash the fresh green beans and trim the ends.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 8

    Cook the Green Beans

    Add the green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Seasonal Vegetable

  1. 10

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the mixed seasonal vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 11

    Toss with Oil and Seasonings

    In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and dried herbs. Toss to coat.

  3. 12

    Roast the Vegetables

    Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Seasoned Rice

  1. 14

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water to remove excess starch.

  2. 15

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, chicken or vegetable broth, butter, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  3. 16

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.

  4. 17

    Fluff and Serve

    Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 18

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, add the peeled and cubed potatoes. Cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.

  2. 19

    Cook Until Tender

    Reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.

  3. 20

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

  4. 21

    Serve

    Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and serve hot.

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