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Cheesy Broccoli and Pepper Baked Orzo is a tasty and comforting pasta dish made with soft orzo, bright broccoli, sweet red bell pepper, and a crunchy, cheesy topping. It's great for a cozy dinner during the week or as a side dish at a party.

Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta. 2 cups broccoli florets. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.

Instructions: Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C. Follow the directions on the box to cook the orzo. For the last two minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to the boiling water. Remove the water and set it aside. Put the olive oil in a big pan and heat it over medium-low heat. Put in the red bell pepper dices and minced garlic. About 34 minutes of cooking will soften the food. Put the broccoli and orzo that have been cooked into the pan. Add the salt and pepper, along with the dried thyme. Combine well. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix it in until it melts and is well mixed in. Put the mixture in a baking dish. On top, spread out the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. It should be baked in a hot oven for twenty to twenty-five minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges come together. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Cashew Chicken Rotini Salad is a tasty and filling salad with crunchy cashews, tender chicken, and a tasty dressing. It's great for a light lunch or as a side dish at parties and picnics.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rotini pasta. 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced. 1/2 cup cashews, roasted and chopped. 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced. 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced. 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup Greek yogurt. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 teaspoon ginger, minced. 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Chicken breasts cut into small pieces, cashews chopped up, red and green bell peppers diced up, green onions sliced, and cilantro chopped up should all be put in a large bowl. To make the dressing, put the Greek yogurt, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger and garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until mixed well. Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing. Toss everything together until it's well mixed. Put the Cashew Chicken Rotini Salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it so that the flavors can mix. If you want, you can top the salad with extra cashews and cilantro before serving it cold.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Because they have barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese on them, these mini meatloaves taste great. They're great as an appetizer or as a main dish for any event.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup minced onion. 1 egg. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375F 190C. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese, minced onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into mini loaf shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the mini meatloaves with additional barbecue sauce for extra flavor. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these delicious Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This recipe for hearty and flavorful 4-bean baked beans bakes a variety of beans in a sweet-tangy sauce until they are perfectly cooked. It's a tasty side dish to have at parties and cookouts.

Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz navy beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed. 1/2 cup diced onion. 1/2 cup diced bell pepper. 1 cup tomato sauce. 1/2 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup molasses. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and black pepper to taste. Optional toppings: sliced green onions, cooked and crumbled bacon.

Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 175C 350F. Black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans, diced onion, and diced bell pepper should all be combined in a big mixing bowl. Mix the tomato sauce, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a different bowl. After adding the sauce to the bean mixture, stir everything together thoroughly. Spread the bean mixture evenly in a baking dish after transferring it there. Bake the beans for 40 to 45 minutes, or until they are bubbly and hot, in a preheated oven. Before serving, sprinkle cooked, crumbled bacon and sliced green onions over the baked beans, if desired. Enjoy while hot!