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Crunchy Chicken Rice Casserole

Crunchy Chicken Rice Casserole by Salad Foodie

Putting leftovers together with pantry and fridge basics one evening I came up with this family pleaser. Water chestnuts and almonds provide the crunch. A green veggie side and/or tossed salad round out this weeknight dinner perfectly.

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Tuscan Chicken with Peppers and Pasta

Tuscan Chicken with Peppers and Pasta by Salad Foodie

This skillet meal makes a healthy stovetop supper and won't heat up the kitchen doing so.

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Lentil Stew

Lentil Stew by Salad Foodie

Chock full of vegetables this stew is satisfying and hearty. Lentils originated in the Middle East and are one of mankind's oldest foods. Unlike Esau I would not give up my birthright for a bowl of lentils and a bread loaf (Genesis 25:34) but this soup is well, stew-pendous! It's based on a recipe from The Daniel Plan Cookbook by…

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Yogurt Herb sauce Pasta with Julienne Carrot and Zucchini

Yogurt Herb sauce Pasta with Julienne Carrot and Zucchini by Foodessa

For a dedicated post on several lightened pasta dishes: https://www.foodessa.com/2019/06/light-pasta-dish-pleasures.html

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Cream of Vegetable Soup

Cream of Vegetable Soup by Salad Foodie

A good base comfort soup for the winter season. Cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic predominate, but you can rifle through the veggie bin and sub out others like spinach, zucchini, parsnips, etc. and you can increase or decrease the ratios of vegetables to your preference. About 9 cups of raw vegetables are needed. When…

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Gnudi (Nudi) Squash Cheese rustic dumplings

Gnudi (Nudi) Squash Cheese rustic dumplings by Foodessa

Simultaneously a savoury and sweet dish is derived from adding squash to cheeses as eggs, spices and lightly sifted flour render delectable rustic bites. For a dedicated post...refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/11/squash-cheese-gnudi-and-rockefeller.html

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Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad by Salad Foodie

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini, a small pasta often used in soups (this can be hard to locate but Barilla sells a one pound box.) Or substitute your own small pasta FAV such as elbows or shells.

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Porto Fig Walnut and Cheddar spread

Porto Fig Walnut and Cheddar spread by Foodessa

A vegetarian style paté made with Porto drenched dried figs, cheddar and walnuts. For a dedicated post…refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/06/dried-figs-bathing-in-porto.html

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Fideo (Cut) Spaghetti and Shrimp Salad

Fideo (Cut) Spaghetti and Shrimp Salad by Salad Foodie

Fideo is a thin spaghetti cut into 3/4-inch pieces used primarily for soups, or if the spaghetti is broken in half or less it is used for certain Mexican dishes. Of course you can break regular thin spaghetti in small pieces yourself for this salad, but using the prepared pasta is so much simpler and ideal. This unique pasta salad…

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Leafy Green CHEESE SESAME balls

Leafy Green CHEESE SESAME balls by Foodessa

An Italian flare influenced by a Middle Eastern delicacy during a holiday mingle. As an appetizer or as part of a meal, these bites are incredibly addictive. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/11/leafy-green-cheese-sesame-balls.html

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