Memorial Day weekend is the start of summer time period and there’s no greater time for you to be the queen (or king) of fire and charcoal.
Regardless of whether you refer to them as cookouts, potluck’s or barbecues, the summer season is loaded with several events which are suitable for an outdoors meal. And also this suggests that there’s a pretty good possibility you’ll be asked to go to a number of such events within the subsequent couple of months.
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Comments OffWhen I was growing up Feta cheese wasn’t a part of my diet. To be truthful I don’t believe my mother knew what Feta was or how to make use of it. It simply wasn’t widely recognized here in the United States. Over the years I have turn into a big supporter of the Feta! It’s really a fantastic mouth watering cheese and extremely distinctive.
Feta cheese is amongst the earliest cheeses on the planet, and it is considered an authentic product from Greece. To be more precise, since October 14, 2002, feta cheese has become officially recognized as being a Greek only, cheese.
My family laughs every time I mention Ambrosia Salad. It seems every holiday party they go to it is there and for some absurd reason they think it is funny. Go figure!
There is a reason why it is at every party you go to…it is good! How often have you seen leftovers of Ambrosia Salad? I bet not too often. It is one of those food items that could be a side salad, then again it could be a dessert. Take your pick! Anyway I like it anytime of the year.
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This is an herb, vegetable or salad green, depending on the recipe. Try it torn up as a salad on it’s own with chopped apples & blue cheese, or just add to a lettuce salad for a zip. A wonderful salad is made with spicy arugula, shredded radiccio, a few seeded and sliced cucumbers and a simple vinaigrette. Or as a lettuce-replacement on a sandwich. It can also replace spinach in many cooked spinach recipes. (How about that famous American appetizer: spinach dip?)
Until a few years ago I had never heard of Arugula much less tasted it. My daughter introduced me to it and I became an instant fan.
Posted in AllRecipes, My Family Recipes, Pasta, Salads, Sandwich Recipes, Vegetables Tags: arugula, mayonaise, pasta, recipes, salads, sandwich, shellfish, Turkey Comments OffPotato Salad is a summer staple in this house. It goes with everything, and I do mean everything…well maybe not Italian food. I like to mix my flavors up with Potato Salad. Having the same old one everytime makes it the same old one, if you know what I mean 
This particular recipe has a little zing to it which is provided by the horseradish. Hope you enjoy it as much as the family does…
Posted in Holiday Recipes, Potatoes, Salads Tags: Fourth of July, picnics, potatoes, recipes, salads, Side Dishes 1 Comment »I have a lot of recipe books that were given to me over the years and I receive a lot of magazines. One of my favorite is Eating Well Magazine. I have yet to find a recipe that I didn’t like.
This is a very simple recipe and one that I would advise making well before serving. It can sit in your refrigerator for up to two days, but no longer. It is great for those leftover chicken pieces, although the recipe calls for only white meat, I tried it with dark and light and it tasted great. I had some tomatoes that were just at the point of maybe not using, too ripe for salads. I used those and again tasted really great.
Posted in Chicken, Eating Well Cookbook, Salads, Side Dishes Tags: broccoli, chicken, prepare ahead recipes, recipes, salads, Side Dishes, tomatoes Comments OffLike a lot of people I am getting ready for my Labor Day gathering. We don’t have a huge family, but we like to graze. So the challenge for me is to find foods that can be set out and people “graze” on all day.
Another challenge I have is my son-in-law, who is a great cook, doesn’t like any salad with mayonnaise in it. So for him, potato salad is out. I remembered a recipe that my sister-in-law made years ago and have been looking for it all day and walla…..I found it in one of Paula’s cookbooks. She has saved my day again!
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Posted in AllRecipes, Paula Deen, Salads, Side Dishes Tags: broccoli, cole slaw, salad, side dish Comments OffAll the vibrant flavors of a Caesar dressing go wonderfully with pasta, making this the ideal way to enjoy the classic salad without the wilted lettuce that would result from making it ahead. Replacing the dressing’s traditional egg enrichment with creamy low-fat yogurt results in a dish that will keep far better for outdoor enjoyment. Quickly grilled chicken transforms it into a main dish. You could either make the chicken ahead, as described below, tossing it with the rest of the salad; or make the salad without that addition, grilling the chicken in your backyard or at the picnic site, slicing it, and draping the slices over each serving. Steak makes an excellent alternative to the chicken. If you like, serve the salad on a bed of Romaine lettuce leaves – a nod towards the original Caesar.
