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Looking for a cold green bean salad to serve company (main dish is a casserole). I made this one the other day & it was OK, but I want just green beans & more flavor:

Green Bean Salad (with tomatoes, red onion & feta)
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/balsamic-green-bean-salad/

I just found this one & it looks good to me - I love shallots & I can make it ahead:

Our Favorite Green Bean Salad
https://www.inspiredtaste.net/42587/green-bean-salad-with-shallots/

This is needed for the favorite salad:

Easy Fried Shallots
https://www.inspiredtaste.net/66065/crispy-fried-shallots/

DESSERT TOMORROW (I’m going ‘all out’ on this one!):

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/caramel-apple-cheesecake-pie/


248 posted on 09/06/2025 12:45:34 PM PDT by Qiviut (Imagine waking up in the morning & only having the things you thanked God for yesterday. (S. Peters))
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To: Qiviut

PENNYSYLVANIA DUTCH STYLE GREEN BEANS / with bacon——you cant go wrong

3 strips bacon
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 (16 oz) can cut green beans
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 hard cooked egg, sliced

Fry bacon until crisp; drain all but 1 tablespoon of drippings. Add onion and brown lightly. Stir in 1/2 cup beef broth combined with 2 tsp. cornstarch. Cook, stirring until mixture boils. Add salt, dry mustard, brown sugar and vinegar. Add green beans and heat thoroughly. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with egg and crumbled bacon.Makes about 4 servings.


250 posted on 09/06/2025 12:56:16 PM PDT by Liz (May you be in Heaven half an hour before the devil kno ws you're dead (Irish blessing))
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To: Qiviut

ITALIAN STYLE GREEN BEANS / serves 4-6
A delicious accompaniment to roasted chicken and crispy potato wedges.
1 (12 oz.) bag frozen green beans
1/2 to 1 cup jarred Alfredo sauce,
1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon crushed basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons grated Parm
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
1/3 cup dry Italian style bread crumbs
2 pats butter, melted

Cook green beans as per package. Drain; place into large bowl. Stir in Alfredo sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, gar/powder and Parm. Pour into sprayed baker. Top with Mozzarella and a sprinkle of buttered Italian-style bread crumbs. Bake 350 deg 35 min til bubbly, and lightly browned.


252 posted on 09/06/2025 1:37:25 PM PDT by Liz (May you be in Heaven half an hour before the devil kno ws you're dead (Irish blessing))
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To: Qiviut

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/caramel-apple-cheesecake-pie/


Great recipe.......thx for the link.


254 posted on 09/06/2025 1:55:11 PM PDT by Liz (May you be in Heaven half an hour before the devil kno ws you're dead (Irish blessing))
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