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This salad is long overdue for a more updated photo, so I apologize for it's lackluster appearance (this is from my...

  • SALAD VARIATION #1:
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 1 can bean sprouts, drained
  • 1 can water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp
  • SALAD VARIATION #2:
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 3 to 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced thin
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin (or to your personal taste)
  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced and cooked crisp
  • DRESSING:
  • Makes approximately 2 cups of dressing
  • 1/2 cup salad oil (I prefer Extra-Virgin Olive Oil)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4.3/5 (11 Votes)

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Hot, oven roasted corn topped with butter, salt and pepper and wrapped with crisp bacon

  • 5 ears of corn on the cob
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted in microwave plus more for serving
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 10 slices bacon
4/5 (55 Votes)

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I've always wanted to make Boston Baked Beans

  • 1 pound dried navy beans (about 2 cups), picked over and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 6 ounces salt pork , rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
4.3/5 (15 Votes)

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Most Calamari recipes call for frying but this dish uses a healthier approach, baking

  • TARTAR SAUCE:
  • 1 cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle or dill relish
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • CALAMARI:
  • 1 pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings
  • 1 cup of flour, more if needed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups panko
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic per cup of panko (optional)
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to season
3.9/5 (56 Votes)

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All your favorite veggies combined together!

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups cabbage (core removed before slicing)
  • 1 cup 1/4-inch-sliced sweet onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced in 1/4-inch julienne
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced in 1/4-inch julienne
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish, optional
4.3/5 (6 Votes)

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The perfect side for a holiday meal or a regular, week day dinner, maple glazed carrots are delicious with ham or r...

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
4/5 (20 Votes)

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If you are new to using a pressure cooker, green beans are a great food to start with

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, end removed, snapped in half and washed
  • 3 to 4 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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Biko is a favorite Filipino dessert

  • 3 cans (14-ounce) coconut milk
  • 4 cups sweet rice
  • 2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 cup coconut cream
4.1/5 (19 Votes)

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Frozen sweet potato (yam) patties are rolled up in refrigerated crescent roll dough and baked in a sweet, buttery s...

  • 2 tubes (cans) refrigerated crescent rolls (I used Pillsbury brand)
  • 8 frozen sweet potato (yam) patties, partially thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • good pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Mountain Dew soda
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional (I used ReaLemon)
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon for sprinkling the tops
  • (NOTE: You can omit the Mountain Dew and increase the amount of water to 2 cups.)
3.9/5 (37 Votes)

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These delicious cakes are packed with veggies, so OBVIOUSLY they are healthy!

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Kernels from 1 ear sweet corn (about 3/4-cup)
  • 1 zucchini, grated (about 1-cup)
  • 1/3 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup mint, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons expeller-pressed canola oil
4.2/5 (15 Votes)

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This delicious salad resulted from an effort to create a hearty vegetarian dish while at the same time offering a d...

  • 1 pound beets, halved
  • 2/3 cup uncooked black rice
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups packed, shredded raw kale
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cold-pressed flaxseed oil OR extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Ground pepper, to taste
4.3/5 (7 Votes)

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Canned green beans get the 'sweetest' makeover! A glaze made of butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and...

  • 5 (15 to 16-ounce) cans cut green beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 10 to12 slices bacon, cooked until done but still chewy, then drained on paper towels and chopped
  • 1/2 stick (1/4-cup) butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 7 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4.1/5 (9 Votes)

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