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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This mac-and-cheese makeover has all the comfort and great taste of its predecessors with a substantially more healthful profile. It uses whole-wheat pasta and includes a colorful layer of spinach. It’s also a winner for make-ahead convenience.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Posted in Casseroles, Eating Well Cookbook, Family Meals, Main Dish, My Family Recipes, Pasta, Side Dishes Tags: Casseroles, cheese, cooking.com, favorites, maccaroni, recipes, Side Dishes 1 Comment »It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without cranberries, now would it? I know for a fact that around our house it wouln’t be Thanksgiving without it. I have tried many recipes and variations on this fruit, but the one from Ocean Spray is definitely the best.
How much do you really know about this fruit? Where does it grow? How did it become part of our Thanksgiving traditions? Here are a few facts from our friends at Ocean Spray about this deep red fruit.
Posted in Fruit, Fruits, Holiday Sides, My Family Recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Turkey Tags: cranberries, facts, holiday, recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Comments OffMy 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.
Posted in AllRecipes, Appetizers, Christmas Cookies, Desserts, Fruit, Fruits, Holiday Recipes, Holiday Sides, Holidays, My Family Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes Tags: Ambrosia, Holidays, recipes, salads, Side Dishes 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 OffI am always on the lookout for tasty pasta dishes. This is one that the whole family will enjoy. I did not make mine with Prosciutto, but a domestic ham sliced very thin. Try it as a side dish and you will not be disapppointed! Best of all you can make it before ahead of time and the flavors just get better!
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I recently bought a package of Classic Cole Slaw mix. I rarely buy packaged mixes like this but it was convenient. Anyway after using only a part of the package, I realized I had satisfied my craving for Cole Slaw for a while. So what to do with the leftover coleslaw.
About a year ago my sister bought us a subscription to “Taste Of Home-Cooking for Two”. She is determined to get me off comfort foods and for us to eat healthier. To be frank, when the magazine comes in every month, I take look and put it aside. It wasn’t until I started this blog, that I really began looking at the recipes inside. There are some fantastic ideas and a lot of them fit into my definition of Comfort Food.
Mushrooms should be enjoyed year round. There are so many varieties of mushrooms available now and they all taste slightly different. This is one recipe we enjoy with our Christmas dinner every year. I only use button mushrooms, depending on your preferences use any mushroom you like.
6 tbsp butter or magarine
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp of flour
2 tbsp of milk
11/2 cups commercial sour cream
11/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 pepper
2/4 paprika
Posted in Mushrooms, My Family Recipes, Polish Recipes, Side Dishes Tags: mushrooms, Polish, Side Dishes Comments Off–SALAD–
2 c. cauliflower florets
2 c. cut up fresh broccoli
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1/4 c. shelled sunflower seeds
3 slices bacon, crisply cooked,
crumbled
–DRESSING–
1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
In a small bowl using wire whisk, blend all dressing ingredients. In large
bowl, combine all salad ingredients; toss lightly. Pour dressing over salad
mixture; toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle with additional sunflower seeds, if
desired. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings.
