Favorite Fare
April 28, 2016

Roasted squash, Kale slaw, Really fancy rice

By Melanie Behrens

Tired of the same old side dishes? These are really interesting ones.
 Roasted squash
4 pieces bacon
2 tsp. maple syrup
1-1/2 C butternut squash, diced into 1/2-in. chunks
1 tsp. olive oil
1/8 tsp. sea salt
2 C packed spinach
1 C cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 C sour cream
1/2 C Feta cheese
3 cloves of...

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Chocolate is a wonderful thing. Enjoy these recipes. Easy chocolate mousse 1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed 1 pkg. (4 oz.) bittersweet chocolate squares, melted 1/2 C fresh raspberries ...
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