Mixed Vegetable with Vinaigrette Dressing

What You Need:
5 red potatoes cut in small chunks
1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 C of frozen corn, thawed
1 celery rib, sliced thin
1 carrot, shredded
3 green onions, sliced thin
1 1/2 C mozzarella cheese, cubed
2/3 C olive oil
1/4 C of white wine vinegar
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 [...]

Overnight Vegetable Pasta Salad

What You Need:
2 C spiral pasta
1 zucchini, cubed
1/2 C ripe olives, sliced
1/2 C sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 C onion, chopped
1/2 C of mayonnaise
1/4 C of sour cream
1 1/4 tsp dill
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
How to Make It:
Prepare the pasta as directed on the package, drain well and rinse with [...]

Crunchy Catalina Vegetable Salad

What You Need:
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15 oz.) can shoe peg corn, drained
1 zucchini, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (3.8 oz.) can ripe olives, drained, sliced
1 red onion, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 C Catalina salad dressing
1 1/2 C cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 C of corn chips
How to Make [...]

Pea and Bean Salad with a Twist

What You Need:
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
1 red onion, chopped
1 C mayonnaise
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 hard boil eggs, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
How to Make It:
Fix the peas and beans as directed on the packages, drain and set aside to cool.
Place [...]

Summertime Pineapple Fluff

What You Need:
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp green onions, chopped very fine
1 fresh mushroom, chopped very fine
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 C crushed pineapple, drained well
How to Make It:
Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until fluffy.
Stir in the green [...]

Summer Asparagus Dish

What You Need:
1 C of water
1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tomatoes cut into wedges
3 tbsp cider vinegar
3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 C of sugar
1 tbsp onion, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/3 C of vegetable oil
1/3 C of almonds, toasted and sliced
1/3 C of blue cheese, crumbled
How to Make It:
Bring [...]

Celebrate July Fourth at a Park

On the 4th of July, in small town, USA, there really isn’t much to do! But some of the neighboring towns have some great firework shows and some all day activities that are great for the family to partake in.
Our nearby town has an art show, and face painting for the kids, [...]

Cool Cucumber Orange Salad

What You Need:
2 cucumber, sliced
4 naval orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 C of honey
1 C of orange juice
1/2 C of olive oil
1 tsp cider vinegar
How to Make It:
Place the cucumber slices and orange segments in a serving bowl.
Place the honey into a small mixing bowl.
Whisk the orange juice, oil and vinegar into the honey until blended [...]

Bartlett Pear and Pecan Salad

What You Need:
1 C pecan pieces
1 C extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp shallots, chopped fine
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 Bartlett pears, cored but not peeled and cut into sections
1/2 C of blue cheese, crumbled
How to Make It:
Place a skillet over medium heat allowing the skillet to heat up.
Sprinkle the pecan pieces into [...]

Celebrate the USA at the Beach

Going to the beach on the 4th of July can be a blast for the family. Planning the meals can be one of the biggest hassles. One of the best things to have on hand for the beach, 4th of July or not, is zippered baggies. Make sure you stock up on [...]

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