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Broccoli Salad

August 29, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Whether your joining up with friends or having a relaxing family dinner, bring this sweet and savory Broccoli Salad with you!

Broccoli Salad recipe in a large white serving bowl
Broccoli Salad
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Broccoli Salad recipe in a large white serving bowl
Broccoli Salad
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Ingredients
  • 4 cup broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 1 large apple diced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup plain nonfat, greek yogurt
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper each
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  1. Clear your area for preparation and wash your hands
  2. Whisk water, greek yogurt, salt and pepper together, set aside
  3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, bacon bits, apple, almonds, cheese, cranberries and raisins.
  4. Add greek yogurt mixture to broccoli mixture and toss together
  5. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bacon, broccoli, cranberries, healthy side dish, raisins, Salad, side dish, winter

Pan-Roasted Grouper with Carolina Gold Rice Salad

February 13, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Pan-Roasted Grouper with Carolina Gold Rice SaladTexas is a state that celebrates many cultures making our foods unique. Did you know that all the states across the United States of America have their own unique food culture that comes from the people who have settled there over the years? Now, with MyPlate, MyState, you can explore all the varieties and flavors of food from all over the United States without ever having to leave your kitchen. [Read more…] about Pan-Roasted Grouper with Carolina Gold Rice Salad

Filed Under: Food Safety, Recipes Tagged With: main dish, protein, recipe, spring

Cheese Broccoli Ranch Mashed Potatoes

June 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


Cheese Broccoli Ranch Mashed Potatoes, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
Cheese Broccoli Ranch Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients
  • 3 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 6 tablespoons low fat ranch dressing
  • 3/4 cup low-fat milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Scrub and peel potatoes.
  3. Place whole potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Add frozen broccoli on top.
  5. Completely cover bowl with a microwave-safe plate.
  6. Microwave 12 minutes on high (or until potatoes are tender).
  7. Use a towel or oven safe gloves to carefully take off plate and remove bowl from microwave. (Use extra caution to avoid steam.)
  8. Use potato masher to break up potatoes and broccoli.
  9. Stir in cheese, ranch dressing and milk.
  10. Taste and then add salt and pepper as needed.
  11. As an option you can top the potato mixture with sprinkled cheese.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, mashed potatoes

Eat Your Spinach

April 30, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: parmesan, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, spinach, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

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