1-2 heads Broccoli, washed and cut into small pieces
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled (you may not want to add it all, but let's face it, someone will eat it!)
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium onion, minced finely
1 cup salted cashews (optional)
1 cup Poppyseed Dressing (I really like Marie's Poppyseed Dressing) or 1 cup mayonnaise and 2 tbsp. sugar

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate until serving. If you won't be serving within a couple of hours, you may want to wait to add the cashews and bacon, so it will be crunchier.

This is soooo delicious! Today my 2 year old would not stop stuffing it in and didn't chew until she had chipmunk cheeks filled with salad-y goodness.

Labels: potluck favorite, salad, veggies

My sister's good friend Lindsey is also a great cook! She made this amazing pasta salad for bunco last night and it was a HIT! People were taking seconds of the salad instead of eating dessert! She was kind enough to write down the recipe for everyone. Thanks Lindsey!

4 - 6 chicken breasts, grilled and shredded
1 box bowtie pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
2 cups red grapes
2 cups green grapes
4 cups chopped apples
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup drained pineapple tidbits

Dressing:
2 cups mayo
1 - 16 oz. coleslaw dressing
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. pepper

Mix together, toss with pasta & good stuff, chill.

Labels: pasta, potluck favorite, salad

Thanks Bridget! It was so fun to meet you last night at Bunco!

Bridget said, "Here is the bean recipe that I made for bunko. It is so yummy you can eat it as a meal or make it to go with hamburgers or bbq beef. I hope you all enjoy!"

1 large can of pork & beans
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of butter beans
1/2 cup bacon diced & chopped
1/2 of a medium onion
1lb of hamburger
1 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of ketchup
1/2 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vinegar
Brown hamburger and onions, drain grease.

Put everything in a greased casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake @ 350 for 45min to 1 hour.

Labels: bbq, beans, potluck favorite