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Pea & Pasta Salad Recipe

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Syndicated Column for week of May 27, 2013. Picnic season is upon us. Our family enjoys a good picnic. In fact, it seems the only criteria we have for a good picnic is a place outside to eat our meal. Don’t get me wrong…some picnics are better than others. For example, hamburgers on the grill beat bologna sandwiches hands down. A picnic eaten beside a river beats the backyard for scenic views. But our basic requirements are food, family and the outdoors. The best picnics include a lot of family and a lot of food. There are a couple of side dishes you’ll find on almost every picnic menu: baked beans and pasta salad. There are nearly as many recipes for those dishes as there are cooks. In fact, I’ll admit to having more than one recipe for those side dishes myself. This pasta salad is not only easy to make, it travels well and usually disappears. Since I’m usually bringing home an empty dish, I figure that’s a good thing. Pea & Pasta Salad 1 box (8 oz.) Pasta 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen Peas 1 bottle (16 oz.) Ranch Salad Dressing 2 c. shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 cans … Continue reading →

Spinach Salad with Strawberries Recipe

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Syndicated column from week of May 20, 2013.  Salads are a great way to celebrate spring’s arrival and the beginning of gardening season. This super salad is an excellent light lunch for two. It’s full of flavor and vitamins. I usually use a combination of lettuce and spinach in my salads, but this one relies on the fresh spinach leaves for the base. The result is a slightly lighter salad, yet it stands on its own quite easily. This recipe is for two servings. That makes it nice to fix for a summer lunch and you won’t extra salad to worry about saving for supper. It’s also a great recipe for a single supper serving. Spinach Salad   Ingredients: 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 hard boiled egg 1 cup cooked broccoli 1 cooked chicken tender ¼ cup cheese crumbles 4 strawberries, sliced 2 slices rye bread, cubed Italian dressing Directions: Tear the spinach leaves into several pieces each. Slice the hardboiled egg and layer over the spinach. Add the cooked, chopped broccoli and chicken. Sprinkle the cheese and strawberry slices over the salad. Top with bread cubes and dressing. Serve. Make it a Meal:  Double the serving size to … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Sides: Barbeque Bests

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Brownie ‘n Berries Dessert Pizza Greek Tossed Pasta Salad Red, White and Blueberry Pasta Salad S’mores Brownies (Family Features) When you’re loading up the family for a big barbeque celebration, be sure to load up a variety of freshly-made salads and deliciously decadent brownies. Whether pasta salads, potato salads or even those leafy greens, this side favorite is a perfect accompaniment to juicy grilled burgers, brats and steaks. Because this savory barbeque fare can bring out anyone’s sweet tooth, don’t forget to dish out the desserts. Adding your favorite nuts, fruit and candy toppings to a rich, gooey brownie can melt the hearts of guests as easily as the hot summer sun. The best part about bringing a salad or brownie dessert – besides both being flavorful barbeque staples – most can be prepared the night before. This gives you more time to focus on the important things, like grilling your next culinary masterpiece and hanging out with your family. For more tips on what to bring to your next barbeque, visit www.bettycrocker.com/brownies and www.suddenlysalad.com. Brownie ‘n Berries Dessert Pizza Ingredients 1 box (1 lb. 2.4 oz.) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called … Continue reading →