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Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley by Salad FoodieA quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and carrots, but they could also be boiled briefly and drained. This makes a beautiful presentation with interesting flavor combinations. The real trick is getting the seasoning right. Experiment with your favorite herb combinations,… |
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Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon) by Salad FoodieIt's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09) does just that. I stayed fairly close to its version and am glad I did. We loved the smoky flavor bacon imparts to cheesy pasta, and the extra zing from hot sauce. You will need a broiler-safe baking dish or pan for this. I used… |
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Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese by Salad FoodieAn unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation FAVS. Three cheeses make it irresistible - Cheddar, Parmesan - and (the surprise to me) - cottage cheese. Then a crunchy topping clinches the deal. I tweaked it very little and believe… |
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Roasted Butternut Squash by B InnesTo roast butternut squash you can either roast cut in half, cut side down, in a pan with a little water for about 1-1½ hours and then scoop out of the skin or peel, seed, cube and roast for about 30 minutes on high heat. My version uses a light marinade to oil the cubed squash and add a little sweetness. I keep it simple, but feel… |
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Easy-Does-It Fried Rice by Salad FoodieLeftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or shrimp to make a more hearty main dish. Two cooking options are possible with the same ingredients - see Methods 1 and 2 below included in directions. |
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Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon by Salad FoodieA delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a whole plateful of this! It is so simple but so tasty. First run-through I followed the recipe exactly from Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Harvest House Publishers 2010. Having made it several times since I made only minor… |
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Thai Black Bean & Corn Salad or Salsa by Salad FoodieUse as a side to grilled meats or fish, as a main dish luncheon salad, or as a salsa with chips to dip. Original recipe featured on relish.com, with only minor (optional) tweaks below. |
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Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans by Salad FoodieThis colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed rice! I liked it even more next day. Easily adapts to vegetarian. |
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Homemade Beets by myra byankaEasy prep recipe for beet lovers. Better than canned! |
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Super Low Calorie Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxI love all kinds of slaw, particularly this flavorful one! Using broccoli slaw is a wonderful alternative to typical cabbage. Such a versatile side dish for fish, beef, chicken, pork, hot dogs, burgers and more. You’ll love how quick it is to make. The skinny for each serving just 38 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 Weight Watchers… |
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Cumin & Lime Chickpeas by Kyra MartinThis was so fresh and delicious. |
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Provencal Tomato Roast by Kyra MartinSo easy, wonderfully sweet, and absolutely delicious. |
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Coach's Favorite Baby Lima Beans by myra byankaI have a dog park buddy (former basketball coach) I cook for, and he brought me this recipe a lady in his school cafeteria gave him before retirement. If you can't find dried baby lima beans, use canned or frozen. This is a real southern comfort food dish, which you will see when you read the ingredients. |
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Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byankaGenerally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained. |
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Beans with Burnt Ends by myra byankaBurnt ends are the blackened parts of a brisket that has been smoked. Some people like to cut the ends off, pour on bbq sauce, and cook them another two hours or so, then make sandwiches. I do that, but also add them to beans. Make these with drained pork and beans. |
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