A New Spin on Sweet Potatoes

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Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy the delicious flavor and velvety texture of this root veggie.  Branch out from the traditional mashed potato side dish and enjoy this recipe atop a salad in lieu of dressing, as a dip for chips and pitas or as an accompaniment for sliced cold meats. I am always searching … Continued

Balsamic Bean Spread

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I just can’t get enough of my bean spreads lately…it seems every week I’m coming up with a new recipe.  The process always starts with me and a can of Re-Fried beans in the kitchen–the next thing I know…I’ve created yet another bean spread masterpiece! Ingredients 1 can Re-fried Beans 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup Pumpkin … Continued

More Snacks…

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Just in time for the holiday weekend, my On-The-Go Snack List continues… I’m sure many of you are planning on hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, so I thought I’d share some more of my snack ideas with you…many of them are quick and easy to prepare and can be … Continued

Easy Peasy Bean Dip

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This recipe is so incredibly versatile—it can be used as a spread or a dip! Use it on your sandwich instead of mayo or serve it as an appetizer dip with pita chips.  This bean dip also pairs nicely when mixed in tuna salads. Ingredients 1/2 cup can Re-fried Beans 3 Tablespoons Salsa 1/2 cup Peas … Continued