Green Beans with Bacon 1 pound Green Beans1 teaspoon Salt4 slices Bacon2 teaspoons Black Pepper4 cups Water If using fresh green beans, cut off the ends, then cut the beans in halfIf using frozen green beans, let them defrost about 30 minutesHeat the water in a medium pot over high heat until it's boilingCut the bacon into bite-sized piecesAdd the salt and green … [Read more...]

Easy Baked Beans 1/2 pound Bacon1 tablespoon Olive Oil1/2 medium Onion28 ounces Pork and Beans1/4 cup Molasses4 tablespoons Brown Sugar1 tablespoons Prepared MustardCooking Spray Preheat the oven to 350FSeparate the bacon into individual slicesPut the bacon between paper towels on a microwave-safe plateCook the bacon in the microwave for at least 4 minutesCheck … [Read more...]

Simple Rice Pilaf 1/2 cups Instant Rice1 medium Onion1 ounce Butter3/4 cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables2/3 cup Water2 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Granules Finely chop the onionAdd the butter to a medium pot and heat over medium heat until the butter is meltedAdd the onion and riceCook, stirring frequently until the rice and onion are lightly brownedAdd the vegetables, … [Read more...]

Broccoli Coleslaw 12 ounces Broccoli Slaw1 cup Red Grapes1 medium Granny Smith Apple1 cup Poppy Seed Dressing12 ounces Mandarin Oranges1 cup Sliced Almonds1 tablespoon Butter Cut the grapes in halfRemove the core & seeds from the appleCut the apple into bite-sized piecesDrain the mandarin orangesMelt the butter in the saucepan over medium heatAdd the … [Read more...]