Sides and Salads

Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes

 
Ingredients

* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 6 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
* 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
* 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
* 1/4 cup water

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, and sliced garlic. Sauté 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

Red Potato Salad with Bacon

Ingredients

* 6 cups cubed red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled (about 1 1/4 pounds)
* Salt
* 2 ounces bacon (2 or 3 strips)
* 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color or a combination)
* 1/4 cup minced red onion
* 1/4 cup sliced scallions (about 2 scallions)
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
* 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
* Freshly ground pepper

Directions

BLT Pasta Salad

Ingredients

* 12 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
* 1/2 cup milk
* 12 ounces lean bacon
* 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 4 tablespoons chopped chives or scallion greens
* 5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts

Directions

Bacon-Cheese Pull- Aparts

NGREDIENTS:
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 (16.3-oz.) can Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers Refrigerated Original Biscuits
1 (2.1-oz.) pkg. precooked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 oz. (3/4 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (4 medium)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7- or 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat egg and milk with wire whisk until smooth.

Satay Wraps

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
* 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 pound lean ground beef ~ or diced chicken
* 1 cup shredded carrots
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* Boston lettuce leaves
* Chopped peanuts (optional)
* Cilantro (optional)

Directions

Broccoli Salad

2 bunches of broccoli florets and stems,chopped
1 cup golden raisins (dried cranberries or dried cherries are also good)
1/2 to 1 lb. bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted  (I use unsalted)
 
When ready to serve, mix all above ingredients with a dressing of:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
 
Aunt Sharie uses balsamic vinegar and she thinks it kicks it up a notch.

Sweet Potato Soufflé

    * 40 oz Canned Sweet potatoes or Yams or 2 1⁄2 lb Fresh Sweet potatoes cooked
    * 1⁄4 c Milk
    * 1⁄2 c butter or margarine, melted and cooled
    * 3⁄4 c sugar
    * 2 eggs
    * 1 T vanilla extract
    * 1 c Brown Sugar
    * 1 c Flour
    * 1⁄3 c Butter/margarine chilled
    * 1 c chopped walnuts or pecans
 
Instructions
 

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