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Vegetables & Beans

All American Potato Salad

July 4, 2010
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Happy Independence Day America! I love the fourth of July because its all about food, family, friends & fireworks! Do you have any fourth of july traditions? We’ve got a BBQ planned for this evening (and fireworks after of course)! I’m serving up burgers on homemade jalapeno cheese buns, potato salad, baked beans, and grilled [...]

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Non-fat “Refried” Pinto Beans

January 5, 2010
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Its the start of a new year which means everyone is ready for a fresh start. Everywhere you turn its about eating healthy and losing weight! I figured I’d chime in with a healthy side dish! Well leaving off the sour cream would be the way to go. I like a little sour cream with [...]

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Hot Black Bean & Corn Dip

August 26, 2009
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Sorry guys, I kinda dropped of the face of the planet again. I’ve been busy this month! We just got back from 8 days in Colorado for vacation! I’ve spent the last year planning a family reunion for hubby’s family and it all finally came together. The last few weeks have been hectic getting work [...]

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Easy Black Beans

July 21, 2009
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I’m not sure why it is… but I stink at making black beans. Really. I can never seem to get the seasoning combo just right. Or I do and I forgot to measure so I can’t recreate it.  My combination of seasonings always seems to result in black beans that are simply underwhelming. That is [...]

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Roasted Lemon Pepper Broccoli

July 14, 2009
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I first blogged about Roasted Broccoli two years ago! I’m shocked it was that long ago; where does the time go?? I’m still just as thrilled today as I was back then to have discovered the goodness of roasted veggies. I love the stuff. I can eat cups and cups of broccoli when its roasted. [...]

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Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Garlic

June 14, 2009
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I absolutely love Chinese food. I love making this dish along with any other Chinese dish. Its so simple and so delish. It goes along with everything! Whip this up the next time you’re looking for a tasty veggie to go along with your Chinese food! Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Garlic 1 lb baby [...]

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Mustard Vinaigrette Potato Salad

July 8, 2008
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I’m not big on the traditional mayo smothered potato salad. I just don’t like mayo that much! And our friends who we’ve spent the last four July 4th Holidays with, recently became vegan so mayo drenched potato salad wasn’t an option anyway. With a little hunting I found a lot of recipes that had a [...]

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