I don’t know where you live, but North Carolina is getting hot! At this time of year there is nothing better than a good salad. Except maybe four!
Better Broccoli Salad
16 oz. Broccoli flowerets
2 tbs bacon bits
2 tbs red onion
½  cup dried cranberries
½ cup cashews
½  cup mayonnaise
¼  cup sugar
2 tbs vinegar cider
Cut broccoli into small pieces. 
Put [...]

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This green bean casserole is different from the usual ones you see and somewhat fancier. (Nice for holiday dinners.)
Large bag of frozen green beans
1 (10 oz) can/jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 [...]

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Last night I hosted our Gourmet Club and we did a Vegetarian theme dinner. I made this lasagna recipe:
Spinach Mushroom Lasagna
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 tsp. olive oil
10 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 cloves garlic, minced
30 oz. light ricotta cheese
2 (10oz. each) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry.
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 [...]

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Popeye was a smart guy! Spinach is another amazingly healthy food.

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