broccoli and tortellini salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 slices bacon
• 20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 red onion, finely chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. drain, and rinse under cold water.
• in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• in a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. pour dressing over salad, and toss.

tenia's chilled pasta salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry rainbow radiatore pasta
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix together the pasta, onions, bell pepper and celery.
• in a glass jar, combine the sugar, oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika and pepper. shake well to mix. pour dressing over salad, toss to coat evenly.

Adrienne's Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried dill, or to taste

Recipe

• toss together the cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. combine the vinegar, water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. bring to a boil, and pour over the cucumber and onions. stir in dill, cover, and refrigerate until cold. this can also be eaten at room temperature, but be sure to allow the cucumbers to marinate for at least 1 hour.

mexican bean salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
• in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
• pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

Chicken Fiesta Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexican-style corn
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.
• in a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. heat over medium heat until warm.
• prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
• add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.

Anniversary Chicken I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup teriyaki basting sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. add chicken breasts, and saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned.
• place browned chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. brush with teriyaki sauce, then spoon on salad dressing. sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon bits.
• bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. garnish with parsley and serve.