Bob’s Three Bean Salad
This simple three bean salad combines kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and green beans with a flavorful vinaigrette dressing. It is perfect for picnics and potlucks.

In a big bowl, mix together red kidney beans, green beans, and garbanzo beans.

Stir in the rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, onion, garlic, sugar, and Italian seasoning before adding.

Use salt to season.

Before serving, let salad sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

ArnoldGreg July 10, 2023

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Spicy Cold Soba Noodles
Cold soba noodles are simple to prepare and taste great when served as a side dish. However, when you add a protein, the dish becomes a full meal.

Using a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring soy sauce to a boil.

Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, then lower the heat to medium-low.

Add molasses to the soy sauce after removing it from the heat.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine sesame oil, tahini, balsamic vinegar, and chilli oil.

Stir in the soy sauce mixture gradually.

Add half of the scallions and stir.

Large pot of lightly salted water should be brought to a boil.

Add the soba noodles, and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft to the bite but still firm.

Drain right away, then thoroughly rinse with cold water.

Combine the sauce and noodles.

Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill, then top with the remaining scallions and sesame seeds.

ArnoldGreg July 9, 2023

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Cheeseburger Casserole
Macaroni, beef, veggies, and seasonings get layered with cheese in this easy, comforting cheeseburger casserole recipe.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Cooking spray should be used liberally to grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Large saucepan heated to a medium-high temperature.

Cook and stir the beef and onions in the hot pan for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is browned and crumbly and the onions are translucent.

Remove the fat.

To make 2 1/2 cups of liquid, add water if necessary after draining the liquid from the canned tomatoes into a 4-cup liquid measure.

Add tomato juice, macaroni, bell pepper, garlic, and soy sauce.

chili flakes Add pepper and Italian seasoning to the beef mixture and bring to a boil.

ArnoldGreg July 8, 2023

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Simple Creamy Lemon Chicken Sauce
This simple sauce is made of cream of chicken soup mixed with lemon juice, garlic, and spices. It tastes great on rice, pasta, chicken, or veggies.

In a pan, combine the chicken soup, water, lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder.

Set the pan over medium heat.

approximately 5 minutes to heat up.

ArnoldGreg July 7, 2023

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Coconut Milk Pancake
Swap coconut milk in for regular milk in this recipe for fluffy pancakes for a creamy and rich version of the classic breakfast treat.

In a bowl, combine salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour.

In a separate bowl, combine the coconut milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract; stir into the flour mixture just until the batter is combined.

An oiled griddle is heated to medium-high heat.

Large spoonfuls of batter should be dropped onto the griddle and cooked for 3 to 4 minutes, or until bubbles form and the edges are dry.

1 to 2 minutes after flipping, cook the other side until browned.

using the remaining batter, repeat

ArnoldGreg July 6, 2023

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Fougasse
Mixed herbs are placed on top of this recipe for fougasse, the French equivalent of focaccia bread from Italy. The flatbread can be cut into shapes, such as a leaf, a tree, or a wheat stalk, or the slits can be made into a lattice that makes it simple to pull apart.

Pour water into a large bowl.

Sprinkle yeast into water; let stand undisturbed until dissolved.

Mix together basil savory thyme and rosemary in a small bowl.

Stir 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon herb mixture sea salt and 2 tablespoons oil into yeast mixture until well blended.

Mix in remaining flour 1 cup at a time until a thick and somewhat sticky dough forms.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic.

Form into a ball and place into an oiled bowl.

Flip dough to coat the surface.

Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel; let dough rise until doubled about 1 hour.

ArnoldGreg July 5, 2023

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Roasted Carrots with Garlic Bread Crumbs
A vibrant, delectable side for any meat or poultry dish, carrots are roasted in orange juice, coriander, and garlic bread crumbs.

Set the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees C).

Slice carrots into long, 3/8-inch-thick slices on a sharp bias.

In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange.

Toss to coat with orange juice, water, coriander, salt, and pepper.

Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning the vegetables halfway through, and dousing with 1 tablespoon melted butter (and adding additional water if juices begin to scorch).

In the meantime, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter, orange zest, and garlic in a small bowl with the bread crumbs.

Sprinkle over carrots and roast for an additional 5 minutes, or until panko is lightly browned.

Add chopped parsley leaves as a garnish.

ArnoldGreg July 4, 2023

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Cinnamon Pancakes
Light and fluffy cinnamon pancakes are quick and easy to make and sure to become a weekend favorite for your family. Made with basic pantry ingredients.

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda.

In a different bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and eggs together.

Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk to combine.

On a griddle, heat the oil over medium heat.

Scoop 1/4-cup portions of batter onto the hot griddle.

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until bubbles appear and the edges are dry.

2 to 3 minutes after flipping, cook the other side until browned.

In the meantime, cook the remaining pancakes, then remove to a plate and keep warm.

ArnoldGreg July 3, 2023

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Strawberry Soup I
For a cool and refreshing summer soup, strawberries and plain yogurt are pureed along with sugar, orange juice, and ground cardamom.

Strawberries, yogurt, orange juice, sugar, water, and cardamom should all be combined in a blender.

until well combined, puree.

Refresh and serve

ArnoldGreg July 2, 2023

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Zucchini Slaw
Chopped zucchini and onion are cooked into a delicious summer slaw that’s perfect for topping burgers or as a side dish.

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat and cook the zucchini and onion until onion is very tender.

Mix in the Italian salad dressing and parsley and continue cooking until heated through.

Serve warm.

ArnoldGreg July 1, 2023

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