Smoky Bacon and Vinegar Green Beans

4 slices (6 ounces) hickory-smoked bacon, diced (uncooked) 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup cider vinegar Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon; sauté [...]

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Fresh Corn Salad

3/4 c. light sour cream 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 3/4 tsp seasoned salt 3 c. fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears) 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 cup finely chopped green onions Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.  Add corn and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.  Cover [...]

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Coconut-Chicken Vegetable Curry

1 T. vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups red onion, cut into 1 inch weges 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper 1 jar Indian-flavored cooking sauce 1 cup coconut milk 2 T. coarsely chopped cilantro Heat large [...]

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Creamy Linguine with Roasted Fall Vegetables

VEGETABLES 1 1/2 cups diced sweet potatoes 1 1/2 cups diced parsnips 1 1/2 cups diced carrots 1 1/2 T. olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 T. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper LINGUINE & SAUCE 8 oz. whole wheat linguine 2/3 cup diced bacon 3/4 c. heavy whipping cream 1/2 [...]

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 T. butter 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. heavy whipping cream 1 can water packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 c. shredded Swiss  cheese 1/4 tsp. [...]

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Red, White and Bleu Slaw

6 c. angel hair coleslaw 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing 3/4 cup crumbles blue cheese, divided 1/2 cup real bacon bits In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw, tomatoes, salad dressing and 1/2 cup blue cheese.  Cover and refrigerate until serving.  Just before serving, sprinkle with baking bits and remaining cheese.  [...]

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Provolone Chicken on Portobello Caps

2 (5-6 inch wide) portobello mushrooms, stems removed and chopped. 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 T. soy sauce 2 T. plus 1 tsp olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 2 slices provolone cheese 1/4 tsp pepper 2 T. dry vermouth or lower-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp chopped fresh chives Heat oven to [...]

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Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Barbeque Sauce

1 T. ground cumin 1 2 lb head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1 inch florets (about 8 cups) 4 T. vegetable oil, divided 1 tsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 1/4 cups ketchup 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 T. sugar Preheat oven to 400. Toast cumin in small skillet over [...]

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Confetti Rice Pilaf

2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 3/4 c. finely chopped zucchini 2/3 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 c. finely chopped carrot 2 c. water 3/4 tsp. salt Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. [...]

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Radish Pickle

1 bunch small radishes (about 3/4lb including greens) 1 tsp salt 1/2 c. distilled vinegar 2 tsp grape molasses (concentrated grape juice) or 1 tsp grape jelly plus 1 tsp molasses (not blackstrap) Trim radishes, leaving 1/2 inch of stems attached, and discard greens. Wash radishes well, then halve or slice if desired. Put radishes [...]

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