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Family-Friendly Pasta Salad Recipe

April 29th, 2010 at 01:07pm Under no bake+ pasta+ salads

This pasta salad uses fun shapes and colorful vegetables to make a dish that will please the whole family.

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Ingredients

8 oz. uncooked rotelle, pasta shells, or elbow macaroni
2 C. small broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, peeled and slices diagonally
1/2 C. pitted black olives
1/2 C. cooked fresh corn kernels (or frozen corn kernels, thawed)
1/3 C. vinaigrette or dressing of your choice
salt to taste

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package directions.  Just before it’s done, add the broccoli and carrots to the water and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.  Drain and rinse pasta and veggies until cool.  Combine with olives, dressing, and corn in a large bowl.  Season with salt.

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Herbed Tomato Pie Recipe

June 1st, 2009 at 10:27am Under pies+ summer

This herbed tomato pie is very easy to make. It’s make a great side dish or a healthy lunch! It’s pretty to look at and tasty too!

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Ingredients

9-inch pie crust
3-4 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 C. fresh chives, chopped
2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 C. mayonnaise

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