Fiery Baked Beans

Beans pack more protein than any other plant food, plus fiber, zinc, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron — with plenty of antioxidants and little fat. Warning: This baked bean recipe isn’t for the timid.

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Sun-dried Tomatoes II

Cherry tomatoes are easily dried in a food dehydrator. When I make soup or stew I throw in a handful, and they taste like they were just picked. You could also rehydrate them in warm water for some other use.

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Blister Beans

Use your favorite beans if you do not like these. Tasty beans without the sugar. I love the fiery taste of Tabasco™, but you might want to back off that ingredient to remove some of the blister.

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The Very Best Confetti Rice

Rice tossed with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest and green onions. It’s very colorful and very tasty. You can use lemon or orange zest, raisins or dried cranberries, and any kind of nut you prefer. It’s a recipe that’s easy to mold to your tastes. The way I wrote it here is my favorite combination and always a hit with guests.

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Roasted Vegetables with Spaghetti Squash

This is a great fall dish. Roasted veggies sit on a bed of spaghetti squash and are topped with a little melted cheese. Note: vegetables can easily be substituted. I have made this many times with whatever is on hand. However, when I can, I try to use mostly root vegetables in yellow and orange colors.

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