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Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon) by Salad Foodie

It'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

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese by Salad Foodie

An 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…

1 vote
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Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash by B Innes

To 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…

1 vote
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Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Easy-Does-It Fried Rice by Salad Foodie

Leftover 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.

1 vote
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Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon

Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon by Salad Foodie

A 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…

3 votes
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Cauliflower Cake

Cauliflower Cake by Kyra Martin

This is such a great way to eat your veggies. It would be so easy to change to suit your tastes too!

2 votes
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Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans

Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans by Salad Foodie

This 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.

1 vote
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Parmesan Polenta with Cranberries and Bacon

Parmesan Polenta with Cranberries and Bacon by Kyra Martin

I got this recipe from Giada's Food Network show. She recommends it for breakfast, but it's so good I would eat it anytime. Or all the time is good too!!!

2 votes
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Cumin & Lime Chickpeas

Cumin & Lime Chickpeas by Kyra Martin

This was so fresh and delicious.

1 vote
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Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce by Wendi Taylor

A simple and delicious take on a traditional Asian dish.

1 vote
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Stir fry quinoa

Stir fry quinoa by Kyra Martin

I'm not sure I'd make it with the coconut milk again, it was a little sweet for my taste, but overall a good substitute to regular fried rice.

1 vote
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Mexican Rice Pilaf

Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byanka

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

1 vote
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Beans with Burnt Ends

Beans with Burnt Ends by myra byanka

Burnt 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.

2 votes
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Crockpot Pinto Beans

Crockpot Pinto Beans by myra byanka

Make these in the slow cooker, or stovetop, and bake some cornbread. Yum! Usually, I make pintos with tomato sauce, but chile sauce adds a nice zip.

1 vote
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Avocado salsa

Avocado salsa by Lemon Squeezy

Enjoy on the side or as a dip

1 vote
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