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Mashed Potatoes

Here is a basic recipe for mashed potatoes. Beneath the instructions are ideas of how to add a little more flavor or texture, if desired. Ingredients (about 5 servings): 4 medium Russet potatoes (scrubbed well), chopped water 4 Tbsp. butter 1/2 C milk salt and... (see the full recipe!)
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Super Simple Fruit Salad

Fruit salad is one of those dishes I loved since I was a kid, and one that my kids (thankfully!) will gobble up every time. Easy to make, and healthy too! Ingredients (makes 3 servings): 1 orange 1 banana about 3/4 or 1 C. Vanilla yogurt optional: you may include... (see the full recipe!)
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Orange Almond Cake

I made this orange almond cake for a family get together and everyone was "wowed" by it, even my very healthy mom! I hope you like it too :) Ingredients (makes 1 round (9x1 1/2 inches) layer pan or an 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inch square pan.): 1 1/4 C. all-purpose flour 1 C.... (see the full recipe!)
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Orange Banana Strawberry Smoothie

This is a refreshing, healthy. and perfectly tasty fruit smoothie. It has a thin enough consistency so you can drink it easily without using a spoon. Ingredients (2-3 servings): 1 orange, seedless 1 banana about 1/4 C. frozen or fresh strawberries about 3/4 C. vanilla... (see the full recipe!)
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Rice and Pinto Beans with Cheese

This is the perfect side to any Mexican dish! Ingredients: Cooked Jasmine rice, or Spanish rice Cooked, mashed pinto beans (it's easier to spread if they are a little liquified) grated cheese, cheddar or a Mexican blend Instructions: In a baking pan, layer rice... (see the full recipe!)
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Pasta Shells with White Cheddar, Tuna, and Tomato

This was a fast, easy, and inexpensive recipe I got from the back of a Pasta Roni box. I just made a couple changes (only one can of tuna instead of two and adding chopped tomatoes.) This makes a delicious, flavorful meal for lunch or dinner and seems gourmet! Ingredients... (see the full recipe!)
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Golden Chocolate-dipped Christmas Oreos

Ingredients: 15-20 Oreo cookies 1/2 package milk chocolate chips (about 5 oz) 1 Tbsp. peanut butter gold-colored sprinkles Instructions: Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper. Pour sprinkles into a bowl. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave (every... (see the full recipe!)
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Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients (1 grilled cheese sandwich): 2 slices of bread (I prefer cracked wheat bread or some type of light bread rather than the whole wheat for these) 1 slice American cheese (I usually use Lucerne brand) optional: Ranch Dressing Instructions: Heat a pan to medium... (see the full recipe!)
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Quesadilla Pizza

Ingredients (for 1 full-size quesadilla pizza): 2 flour tortillas cheese toppings of your choice (pepperoni, pineapple, olives, etc.) Instructions: Heat a pan to medium-high heat. Sprinkle cheese on one tortilla. Sprinkle toppings. Sprinkle more cheese and top with... (see the full recipe!)
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Simple Pumpkin Pie with Whole Wheat Crust

This was a huge hit last year (even with the whole wheat crust)! Ingredients for Whole Wheat Pie Crust: 1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour 3/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. cold milk 1/2 C. canola oil Ingredients for Filling (you can find this recipe on the back of a pumpkin can): 3/4 C.... (see the full recipe!)
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