Almond, Bacon, Green Beans

1 bag birdseye green beans
1 T. oil
1/4 c. almonds
1/4 c. bacon pieces

The bacon pieces can be done 1 of two ways, the easiest is to buy hormel or oscar mayer bacon pieces or you can make your own, it doesn't matter.

Saute almonds in oil until they are all lightly brown (this smells heavenly). Add the Bacon pieces and green beans and toss. Steam on a lower heat until the green beans are done to your idea of green bean doneness.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

This is a favorite side salad among my family members.

Ingredients:
bag of spinach
1 pint sliced strawberries
1 cup chopped pecans (you can use walnuts if you don't have pecans)
2 Tbs maple syrup
small red onion sliced (optional)

Directions:
Put Spinach and Sliced Strawberries in a mixing bowl. Caramelize Pecans in a skillet with
Maple syrup(I have also at times just bought caramelized pecans in the store). When Pecan's are done add them to the mixing bowl. At this point if you like you can add the Red Onion. Next make Poppy Seed Dressing. Add Dressing just before serving to prevent spinach from wilting.

Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients:
1/2 c mayo
1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp lime juice or vinegar

Directions:
In Blender mix ingredients for Dressing together.