Belongs to Violetdragonfy German Potato Salad 
German stuff
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  • water
  • vinegar
  • sugar
  • flour
  • bacon
  • salt and pepper to taste
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Orzo-Ricotta Bake 
Sides
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This simple dish comes together quickly and, when served right out of the oven, provides a hearty cold-weather meal. Offer with a tossed green salad or sliced tomatoes, hot crusty Italian bread, and fresh fruit and cheese. Best beverages for this would include hot mulled apple cider or a fragrant herbed tea.

serves 4
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  • Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • low-fat ricotta
  • low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Tbs. minced garlic
  • quartered artichoke hearts
  • sliced mushrooms
  • Tbs. olive oil
  • uncooked orzo
  • Serves 4 to 6
  • Orzo-Ricotta Bake
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • garlic powder
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Sweet-Spicy Glazed Salmon 
Seafood
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CALORIES 252 (37% from fat); FAT 10.3g (sat 2.3, mono 4.4, poly 2.5); PROTEIN 27.7g; CARB 11g; FIBER .1g; CHOL 65mg; IRON .9mg; SODIUM 470mg; CALC 33mg

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • rice vinegar
  • Chinese-style hot mustard
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • dark brown sugar
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Salsa Fresca 
Condiments
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  • chopped cilantro leaves
  • fresh lime juice or 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper.
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Three-Bean Mole Chili 
Mexican
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serves 4
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  • ground cumin
  • prepared mole paste
  • ground coriander
  • chili powder
  • minced garlic
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Black Bean-stuffed Peppers 
Veggies take the Main Stage
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serves 6
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  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • dried oregano
  • cayenne pepper
  • Nonstick cooking oil spray
  • tomato salsa
  • fat free sour cream
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Slow-Cooker Meatloaf with Shiitake Mushrooms 
Where's the beef
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CALORIES 265 (43% from fat); FAT 12.7g (sat 4.2, mono 5.1, poly 1.7); PROTEIN 25.2g; CARB 12.7g; FIBER 1.9g; CHOL 152mg; IRON 3mg; SODIUM 545mg; CALC 41mg

ready in about 320 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • dried Italian seasoning
  • grated fresh onion
  • sliced Shiitake mushrooms
  • ground round
  • ground turkey
  • whole wheat bread
  • ketchup
  • Dijon mustard
  • ground red pepper
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Pesto Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms 
Veggies take the Main Stage
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Calories: 398, from fat: 41%; FAT 18.2g (7.8 sat, 6.6 mono, 2.3 poly); PROTEIN 22.2g; CARBS 38.5g; FIBER 2g; CHOL 56mg; IRON 2. 8mg; SODIUM 1,036mg; CALC 407mg

ready in about 330 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • 15oz carton fat-free ricotta cheese
  • pesto
  • sliced cremini or other mushroom
  • frozen spinach
  • Cooking spray
Belongs to ShaSha Chicken Enchiladas 
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serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • green chilis
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • tortillas
  • cream of chicken soup
  • sour cream
  • green chilis
  • cheddar cheese
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Goat Cheese Tartine 
Party Foods
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ready in about 10 minutes
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  • Line a mini loaf pan or large ramekin with plastic wrap and spray with cooking spray.
  • basil pesto
  • goat cheese
  • Serve with crackers.