6 medium boiling potatoes 2 avocados — cubed 8 slices bacon 1/2 cup chopped onions — chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup cider vinegar salt black pepper paprika 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 2 tablespoons fresh parsley — chopped 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro — chopped   Boil potatoes in their…

½ dozen cocktail shrimp, tails removed 1 cup mild picante sauce ¼ cup ketchup ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning ¼ cup honey ¾ cup chopped sweet red pepper (1 inch chunks) ¾ cup chopped green pepper (1 inch chunks) 2 cups spiral pasta cooked according to package directions 1/3 cup sliced black olives 1 head leaf…

2 -6 oz. Packages long grain & wild rice mix 2-3 ripe avocados, peeled and chopped 1 -8oz. jar marinated whole mushrooms, not drained 1 -6oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, not drained 1-2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 celery ribs, chopped 2-3 green onions, chopped ½ cup Italian salad dressing Prepare the rice according to package…

1 -14 iz, jar artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 1 -2oz. jar sliced green olives 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 1/3 cup green onions, sliced thin – including tops ¾ cup Italian salad dressing Place all ingredients in a bowl. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve with slotted spoon. Makes…

Salad – 4 cups baby spinach ½ cup raisins 1 large apple, finely sliced ½ cup toasted pine nuts, or chopped pecans Dressing – 1½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1½ Tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ Tablespoons sweetener – sugar or maple syrup 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon paprika Put dressing into a jar or…

3 cups medium shells, uncooked 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1¼ cups cubed provolone cheese 1¼ cups cubed salami ¾ cup green pepper strips ¾ cup pitted ripe olives, drained ¼ cup sliced pimiento, drained 1 cup Italian salad dressing Cooked pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly, drain…

This is like a party in your mouth. It has all sorts of flavors that make it satisfying. You don’t even need dressing. Its fun, sweet, munchy, and full of nutrients. This recipe makes a party sized salad – but you certainly can throw together a lunch version. 3 cans chow mein noodles — large…

  6 fresh baby artichokes 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 pound penne pasta 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of one lemon 2 cloves garlic — minced 3 tablespoons fresh parsley 3 tablespoons fresh basil — or 1 tsp. dried 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh tomato —…