| March 25, 2021 March 25, 2021
As summer wears on, I find myself getting increasingly creative with my picnic dishes. I’m tired of sandwiches and chips. I get tired of eating the same six things every day because those are the ones my kids enjoy. Honestly, I get tired of feeding them myself for lunch every day. Is it time for …
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| January 20, 2021 January 20, 2021
Ingredients: 2 cups crushed pretzels ¾ cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O® 2 cups boiling water 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees …
| June 28, 2020 June 29, 2020
Ingredients: 2(3 ounces) boxes lime Jell-O gelatin 2cups boiling water 2cups 7-Up soda 1(20 ounces) can crush pineapple, well-drained, reserve juice 1cup miniature marshmallow 1cup cottage cheese 1⁄2cup sugar 2tablespoons cornstarch 1cup pineapple juice (reserved) 1egg, beaten 1(8 ounces) container Cool Whip 1⁄2cup chopped walnuts Directions: Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Add 7-up and cool …
| June 25, 2020 June 25, 2020
Ingredients: 1 can cherry pie filling 1 lg. can crushed pineapple, drained 1 can Eagle Brand milk 2 c. miniature marshmallows 1 c. pecans 1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip Directions: Mix in order and refrigerate overnight.
| June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounces) cans of drained whole kernel corn. 1 medium seeded and diced tomato. 2 tbsps of chopped green onion. ⅓ cup of mayonnaise. Bacon slice chopped (optional) ½ tsp of dried basil (optional). Salt and pepper. Directions: In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together and season with the basil or …
| June 10, 2020 February 9, 2021
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower (you can add Broccoli too) steamed or boiled until tender in bite-size pieces 6 boiled eggs* 1/3 cup (appx) miracle whip or mayonnaise (don’t use the light it has more carbs) 3 tbs of mustard 3 tbs of pickle relish 1/8 cup of chopped onion (uncooked) can use more if …
| June 4, 2020 June 4, 2020
Ingredients: 1 pkg Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (use dry) I would use sugar-free 1 Large can Crushed Pineapple (undrained) 2 Medium/Large cans Mandarin Oranges (drained) 1 pkg Cool Whip 8 oz ( and you could use fat-free) Directions: Mix together Cool Whip and Instant vanilla pudding (do NOT make the pudding, just use it dry). …
| June 1, 2020 June 1, 2020
Sweet, wild-caught shrimp, found in bags in the freezer section of the store, is an essential component to make these summertime classics sing. With a buttered, toasted roll and a very simple dressing you’re on your way to a seafood salad sandwich that rivals Maine lobster and crab rolls (or a good substitute, anyway!). Ingredients: …
| May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020
If you’re not familiar with grilled hearts of romaine, you’re in for a treat. The added smokiness contrasts with the still-crunchy core and a bite of lime juice. Paired with freshly skewered, spicy pineapple shrimp, this deconstructed salad is a feast to behold. Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, plus wedges for garnish 1/4 cup olive …
| May 14, 2020 May 14, 2020
Here’s one potato salad that’ll be a standout on the potluck or picnic table. At home, try serving these herbaceous, lemon-scented potatoes with chicken or fish. Ingredients: 2 pounds waxy potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons plain yogurt Salt and freshly ground pepper, …
