The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans

I’m normally a green bean casserole girl, but I came across this recipe and I think I might have to give it a try this year! Heck, it’s really a recipe you could use all year long.
Gather:

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup of olive oil
3 tablespoons [...]

And the winner is… Dawn at BabyBoy3! Congratulations Dawn! Please contact me at heather@shrinkingjeans.net with your mailing info.
Thanks to everyone for participating, and don’t forget to go check out today’s AWESOME giveaway!
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There are a few ingredients that always, ALWAYS make a dish taste better.
Butter.
Salt.
Bacon.
Mmmmm. BACON. How much do I love bacon? Well, let’s just say [...]

 
Isn’t that picture pretty?  Does it make you want to eat a salad right now?    Go ahead, your taste buds will thank you.
Strawberry-Apple Salad
(Weight Watchers Five Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook – POINTS value: 2)
Ingredients:

1 (5 ounce) package spring mix salad greens with herbs
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apple
1/4 sliced almonds, toasted
Apple [...]

I wanted to share this recipe submitted to us by Tiffany over at Life in the Zoo… thanks Tiffany! Sounds delicious!
Ingredients:
1 large cucumber, diced
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can (19oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced, optional
1/4 cup [...]

1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) package strawberries, partially frozen
2 bananas, peeled and diced
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container (low-fat) frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)

Directions:

In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and add [...]