This recipe comes from my husbands grandma. He adores broccoli salad so this is one of his all time favorites any time of year.
1lb broccoli-bite size
1lb cauliflower-bite size
1lb bacon-cooked & cut up
1 sm red onion-diced
1 rib celery-diced
8oz shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 c mayo
2 Tbs vinegar
1/2 c sugar
sunflower seeds
Mix salad ingredients in large salad bowl.
in a sm bowl mix together all the dressing ingred except the sunflower seeds
Combine the dressing with the salad & mix well.
Chill until ready to serve
Sprinkle top with sunflower seeds if desired
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27 March 2010
German Style Potatoes & Beans
My grandma used to make up this, very yummy, side dish. Great way to combine two favorites into one dish...
serves 6
2 slices bacon
3 c red potatoes, thinly sliced
16oz frozen green beans
1 med onion, thinly sliced
1 c chicken broth
1 tsp thyme
2 Tbs sugar
3 Tbs vinegar (cider)
In lg skillet, cook bacon till crisp; remove.
Drain, reserving 1 Tbs drippings in skillet
Crumble bacon & set aside
Add potatoes, beans, onion, broth, thyme to skillet
Bring to boil, reduce to med. heat.
Cover, simmer 15-20 minutes.
Stir in sugar, vinegar & bacon.
Cook an additional 2 min stirring.
Serve warm OR cold!
serves 6
2 slices bacon
3 c red potatoes, thinly sliced
16oz frozen green beans
1 med onion, thinly sliced
1 c chicken broth
1 tsp thyme
2 Tbs sugar
3 Tbs vinegar (cider)
In lg skillet, cook bacon till crisp; remove.
Drain, reserving 1 Tbs drippings in skillet
Crumble bacon & set aside
Add potatoes, beans, onion, broth, thyme to skillet
Bring to boil, reduce to med. heat.
Cover, simmer 15-20 minutes.
Stir in sugar, vinegar & bacon.
Cook an additional 2 min stirring.
Serve warm OR cold!
Grilled Bacon, Cheese, & Tomato Sandwiches
When the kids get tired of the reg. grilled cheese...we pull out all the stops & make up these fantastic sandwiches. Eat alone or serve with a bowl of your favorite soup...these sandwiches are sure to please!
Serves 4
8 slices bread
1/4 c butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite cheese)
3 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp dried basil
12 bacon slices, cooked
Spread butter on one side of bread; turn over & top with a cheese slice, layer of tomato, basil, bacon & another slice of cheese. Top with second piece of bread (outside spread with butter).
Place a lg skillet over med heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches, two at a time, until golden brown on both sides (turning once)
Serves 4
8 slices bread
1/4 c butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese (or your favorite cheese)
3 plum tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp dried basil
12 bacon slices, cooked
Spread butter on one side of bread; turn over & top with a cheese slice, layer of tomato, basil, bacon & another slice of cheese. Top with second piece of bread (outside spread with butter).
Place a lg skillet over med heat until hot.
Cook sandwiches, two at a time, until golden brown on both sides (turning once)
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
My mom found this recipe & it quickly became a huge hit with everyone who has tried it! Fantastic way to enjoy the warmer weather & an easy dinner to have with friends where you can just chill & catch up without stressing over pans on the stove! ***One catch~ you do need to let it sit in the marinade at least 6 hours but better if its overnight!
Serves 4
MARINADE: SANDWICHES:
1/4 c lemon juice 1lb (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c olive oil 4 kaiser rolls
2 tsp parsley 1/4 c butter
1 tsp horseradish 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp basil 4 slices tomato
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, halved
In a 13x9 baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken, 1 piece at a time, smooth side up, between plastic wrap & pound till chicken is 1/4" thick.
Place pounded chicken in marinade, coating both sides. Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hrs if not overnight.
Turn the chicken occassionally. *****You can also do this marinade step in a lg ziploc bag in place of the dish...makes it easy to have both sides coated easiley*****
Heat grill & oil it before placing chicken on to cook.
Grill 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Brush with marinade, turning once.
Spread butter on rolls & grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Before you take the chicken off the grill, place a slice of cheese on each & let melt (about 2 min)
To put together the sandwiches, place on piece of chicken/cheese on a roll, top with bacon slices & tomato.
We serve these with mayo for those who want it.
Serves 4
MARINADE: SANDWICHES:
1/4 c lemon juice 1lb (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c olive oil 4 kaiser rolls
2 tsp parsley 1/4 c butter
1 tsp horseradish 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp basil 4 slices tomato
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, halved
In a 13x9 baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken, 1 piece at a time, smooth side up, between plastic wrap & pound till chicken is 1/4" thick.
Place pounded chicken in marinade, coating both sides. Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hrs if not overnight.
Turn the chicken occassionally. *****You can also do this marinade step in a lg ziploc bag in place of the dish...makes it easy to have both sides coated easiley*****
Heat grill & oil it before placing chicken on to cook.
Grill 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Brush with marinade, turning once.
Spread butter on rolls & grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Before you take the chicken off the grill, place a slice of cheese on each & let melt (about 2 min)
To put together the sandwiches, place on piece of chicken/cheese on a roll, top with bacon slices & tomato.
We serve these with mayo for those who want it.
24 March 2010
Breakfast Casserole
Easily tossed together, easily made w/o meat or with it...whatever is your preference! Make it the night before, letting you have an easier morning while still having a hot, delicious breakfast to feed everyone!
6 slices bread
1 1/2 - 2lbs sausage, bacon, "fake" sausage for those who want a meat substitute (use one of these or combine for a more interesting casserole)
2 c. sharp cheese, grated
8 eggs
1 c. milk
Grease a 13x9 pan.
Cover bottom with bread broken into smaller pieces.
Brown sausage, or cook bacon, breaking up the meat & layering over the bread.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the meat.
Beat eggs and milk (salt & pepper if you like can be added in here, as well as red pepper or cayanne if you like a little heat) with a whisk. Pour over the mixture in the dish.
Cover & pop in the fridge overnight.
In the am, bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes.
That's it! Easy to make, fantastic to eat! Doesn't get much better then that!
6 slices bread
1 1/2 - 2lbs sausage, bacon, "fake" sausage for those who want a meat substitute (use one of these or combine for a more interesting casserole)
2 c. sharp cheese, grated
8 eggs
1 c. milk
Grease a 13x9 pan.
Cover bottom with bread broken into smaller pieces.
Brown sausage, or cook bacon, breaking up the meat & layering over the bread.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the meat.
Beat eggs and milk (salt & pepper if you like can be added in here, as well as red pepper or cayanne if you like a little heat) with a whisk. Pour over the mixture in the dish.
Cover & pop in the fridge overnight.
In the am, bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes.
That's it! Easy to make, fantastic to eat! Doesn't get much better then that!
27 January 2010
Smoked Turkey Panini
We used left over turkey my hubby smoked (if you don't have a smoker, get one, they are awesome. Meat is cooked in less time, has fantastic flavor, & is healthier for you!), however, you can certainly use lunch meat if that is what you have. You can also use any cheese you like, or turkey bacon in place of reg. Its all up to you!!
Thick sliced bread (we actually purchased a loaf of the cheesy bread from Panera)
Sliced Smoked Turkey
Sliced Cheese of Choice (we used sharp)
Cooked Bacon (we used ave. of 3 slices per sandwich)
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 T honey
1 t tarragon (use any herb you like, we are particular to tarragon)
Mix mayo, mustard, honey & tarragon together in a small bowl. Spread a nice amount on one slice of bread, top w/cheese, bacon, turkey & the top bread of your sandwich.
Spray your panini grill w/pam, place in sandwiches (we fit two at a time), press & let cook. I'm not sure how long it took, no more then 5 min, just take a peek after 3 & cook till bread is grilled to your preferred color.
No Panini grill? No problem...place sandwiches on sprayed cookie sheet, top w/another heavy duty sheet & press down before tossing into the oven at 375. This will take longer & may not press the sandwiches as much, but the idea is there & it will be just as yummy!
Serve alone w/chips or pair w/your favorite soup. We used betty crocker's cream of broccoli soup to round out our dinner...great way to get kids to eat broccoli even when they are not fans!!
Thick sliced bread (we actually purchased a loaf of the cheesy bread from Panera)
Sliced Smoked Turkey
Sliced Cheese of Choice (we used sharp)
Cooked Bacon (we used ave. of 3 slices per sandwich)
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 T honey
1 t tarragon (use any herb you like, we are particular to tarragon)
Mix mayo, mustard, honey & tarragon together in a small bowl. Spread a nice amount on one slice of bread, top w/cheese, bacon, turkey & the top bread of your sandwich.
Spray your panini grill w/pam, place in sandwiches (we fit two at a time), press & let cook. I'm not sure how long it took, no more then 5 min, just take a peek after 3 & cook till bread is grilled to your preferred color.
No Panini grill? No problem...place sandwiches on sprayed cookie sheet, top w/another heavy duty sheet & press down before tossing into the oven at 375. This will take longer & may not press the sandwiches as much, but the idea is there & it will be just as yummy!
Serve alone w/chips or pair w/your favorite soup. We used betty crocker's cream of broccoli soup to round out our dinner...great way to get kids to eat broccoli even when they are not fans!!
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