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Dressing -- add all the ingredients in a small baggie.
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I like to use a baggie because I can just shake and then put in the refrigerator and not worry about clean up.
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But use a small bowl or measuring cup if that works better.
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Whatever works best for you.
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Less dishes for me is always a plus.
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Bacon and Fruit toppings -- saute the bacon in a medium size saute pan.
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No oil necessary.
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Just saute until crispy brown.
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About 5-8 minutes until done.
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Remove and then remove to a plate, lined with a paper towel to drain.
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Reserve 1 teaspoon of the drippings.
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Toppings -- Add the onion, pears and apples to that same sauce pan with the reserved drippings.
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Cook 5 minutes until the fruit gets slightly soft.
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Remove and set to the side as you cook the cabbage.
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Salad -- Now same pan, no need to dirty more dishes, cut the cabbage into quarters and then in half again.
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Just brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and pan saute.
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With the cabbage brushed with olive oil you do not need to add any extra to the pan.
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Just a non stick pan 3-4 minutes per side.
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Now this can be done on a outside grill, inside grill pan or just a saute pan.
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This makes it easy for me when I am just having a bowl of soup and this.
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Once lightly brown on each side and slightly tender, remove and cover with foil.
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Dinner -- Well almost.
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Just mix honey and olive oil and brush on baguette slices.
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In a 400 degree oven just toast.
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Remove, add the cheese and return to the oven and melt.
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That is it.
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You can do this as you build the salads.
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Now it is dinner -- Add a slice of the warm cabbage slice to your plate and top with the warm fruit and onions.
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Then top with bacon and the chilled vinaigrette.
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Garnish with the cheesy baguette.
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A cup of potato soup and it is an amazing easy light dinner.
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Sometimes easy comfort food is what I need.
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A nice change from heavy casseroles or pastas.
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This is still very filling and satisfying, but just that bit lighter.
