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Pasta Primavera

Published in healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Vegetarian on February 25, 2012

PrintPasta Primavera Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 servings A great vegetarian dish all on its own, or add leftover grilled chicken, beef or shrimp. Experiment with different vegetable combinations — green peppers, mushrooms, squash and others are also tasty in this recipe.Ingredients1 pound dry pasta 1 cup carrots, […]

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Broccoli Salad

Published in healthy foods, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Sides & Salads on February 25, 2012

PrintBroccoli Salad This is a great vegetable mix that is appealing and crunchy. The vinaigrette-based dressing allows the flavors to come through without being heavy.Ingredients1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets 1 cup carrots, sliced thin 1 can black olives, drained 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 pkg. cherry tomatoes 3-4 green onions, sliced […]

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Spinach Salad with Strawberries

Published in healthy foods, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Sides & Salads on February 19, 2012

PrintSpinach Salad with Strawberries Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 8 servings Use blueberries, raspberries, or orange segments if strawberries aren’t in season. The balsamic vinegarette will complement the sweetness of the fruit instead of drowning it with another layer of flavor. Toasting the almonds in a dry skillet means no additional fat calories. I encourage […]

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Summer Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Published in Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Sides & Salads on February 19, 2012

PrintSummer Tomato and Cucumber Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 8 servings What a great way to use yummy summertime veggies!Ingredients3 large tomatoes, halved and sliced 1 large cucumber, sliced 1 medium red onion (or sweet onion), sliced 1 can sliced black olives 1 bunch broccoli 1/2 cup Italian salad […]

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