Baked Beans and Broccoli Slaw Salad

Toni Ravella Baked Beans

Meet Connie Jo and John aka "JB"

Connie and John lived neighbors to Tom and Susan. A year ago they moved but the friendship has remained. John, Connie, and her wonderful mother Marilyn came to the party Saturday evening at Tom and Susan's home. Connie always brings such great dishes which we truly enjoy. I was a little late with the camera as the salad was eaten when I got into the kitchen but I did get a good photo of the baked beans. Connie was so kind to share the recipes. Try these recipes and I know they will remain as favorites of yours also. Thanks Connie for sharing.

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Toni Ravella Baked Beans

Cooking Time 1.5 hours

1/2 pound bacon cut into 1" pieces

1 pound ground beef

1 red onion chopped

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 Tablespoon mustard

2 Tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 Tablespoon salt

1-16oz. can Campbell Pork and Beans

1-16oz. can lima or cannelini beans (drained)

1-16oz. kidney beans

1-28oz. can Bushes Baked Beans (Original)

Directions:

Cook bacon in deep pot on stove top. Drain bacon on paper towel, reserve 2 Tbsp bacon fat. Add beef to skillet and cook until brown. Drain fat. Pour all ingredients in baking dish or to pot. Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours OR cook on stove top. Cover and stir often.

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Broccoli Slaw Salad

2 packages Ramen Noodles Beef, Chicken, or Oriental (keep flavoring pouches to add to dressing) Crush in package with palm of hand. 16 ounce package Broccoli Coleslaw (from Produce Dept.)

1 cup sunflower seeds, salted or unsalted

3/4 cup slivered almonds (brown slightly in oven or in buttered saucepan)

1 bunch green onions including stems, chopped

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Dressing

3/4 cup oil

3/8 cup sugar

1/4 cup vinegar (Connie uses 1/2 Balsamic vinegar and 1/2 another type)

Flavoring packages from both packages of Ramen Noodles

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Directions:

Mix dressing ahead of time and shake well in jar to dissolve sugar. (let set out at room temperature.)

Place all ingredients in large bowl and mix together. Add the dressing and toss at the last minute. This recipe goes together in minutes and is served at room temp. Enjoy!!! Connie