January 02, 2005
KFC Coleslaw
KFC Coleslaw submitted by Robin
1 Head Cabbage finely chopped
1 medium carrot shredded
(I also used the pre-shredded cabbage and carrot mix in a bag (1 bag) instead of a head of cabbage)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 cup Milk
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Buttermilk
1 1/2 tablespoons White vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Make sure that the cabbage and carrots are chopped very fine. Combine the sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar and lemon juice and beat until smooth. Add the cabbage and carrots and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at leaset 2 hours before serving.
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December 25, 2004
Rice-a-Roni Salad
Rice-a-Roni Salad submitted by Paula
Cook Rice-a-Roni according to directions on box (the fried rice flavor).
Cool, add celery, green onions, chopped chicken, small can of waterchestnuts, chopped, black olives, slivered almonds. Add mayonnaise and mix together.
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December 24, 2004
Chinese Chicken Salad
Chinese Chicken Salad submitted by Paula
1/2 pound or more cooked chicken Pour soy sauce over chicken, garlic powder and Chinese hot mustard. Bake 350 for 30 minutes and leave in sauce overnight. Shred or slice chicken.
2 rice sticks - Deep fry until golden brown. These will puff up when in hot oil
1 head lettuce shredded
4 green onions chopped
2 tablespoons toasted almonds chopped or sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
Combine ingredients and blend well, refrigerate (make a little extra just in case)
Combine all ingredients, add dressing and toss
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December 23, 2004
Cucumber Salad
Kev's World Famous Cucumber/Red Onion Salad
(Actually Limited to Central Contra Costa County)
(Don't be fooled by Kevin's jokes in this recipe, it's delicious, one of my favorites!)
The following are unique and special ingredients that are extremely difficult to find but create the unique taste that you are yearning for but just don't realize it yet. Well, actually you can find them in your local grocery store or even your average stocked pantry.
2, two, dos, a couple, more than one but less than three English cucumbers
1, single, uno bigger than a small but smaller than a large red onion = medium
2 tsp. of salt (it really doesn't matter to me, but in case you need help.)
1/2 cup of parsley (preferably fresh just to make you shop and spend 40 cents). (Yes, you can use dried parsley since I'm not eating it.)
3/4 cup of sugar (of course white sugar, otherwise I would have said brown.)
1 cup vinegar (yes, the stuff your grandmother used in the bathtub way back when you weren't such a smart$%@ and didn't know everything.) ::smile::
Well now that you have the basic ingredients to make a this killer salad, here are some helpful hints so you don't kill yourself and those you are serving this to:
Thinly slice the cucumbers (This amount can feed at least 8-10 adults, thus slice accordingly. Don't always give the people what they want. A wise person once said someone might want the whole cucumber, but who can really consume one.)
.......when I was in the Navy, I once knew...sorry that is another story.
After thinly slicing the cucumbers place them on an edged baking pan
Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt. Let them sit in the kitchen, living room, bedroom or office as long as it is room temperature for two hours. Yes, I said two. I cheat sometimes, but they get crunchier if you follow directions. Sometimes hungry guests don't permit two hours, so wing it.
Get a bowl (that has a lid that will fit) and pour your vinegar and sugar into the bowl. After that hard task of pouring, whisk the vinegar until the sugar dissolves. (I know this is hard work, but it beats a can of lima beans any day.)
Thinly slice your medium red onion.
After two hours put the cucumbers, red onion, and parsley in the bowl with the vinegar and sugar. I almost forgot...sprinkle a little black pepper in the mixtures because everything needs soul. Refrigerate until cold.
By now you will have figured out that the hardest part of this recipe is listening to me.
See...you were paying attention in school....some of the time.
P.S. Look for my upcoming book: Dancing in the kitchen with the one I Love: Pasta Ziadora. It is sure to be on the "Top Ten Thousand" book list for years to come or you can just buy one out of my trunk along with watches, CDs, fine jewelry (just don't get anything wet).
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December 21, 2004
Macaroni Salad
Unice's Macaroni Salad Submitted by: Robin
2 lbs salad macaroni
1/4 cup chopped onions (very fine)
1 cup chopped celery (very fine)
1/2 doz. hard boiled eggs chopped
1 large jar diced pimento
1 small can chopped olives (black)
salt
pepper
garlic powder
paprika
Best Foods Mayonnaise
Vinegar
Boil macaroni, drain and set aside to cool.
Mix all ingredients together in large bowl or pot. You'll need to use almost a half jar of mayonnaise (Best Foods is preferred) and approximately 1/2 cup of vinegar. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Add enough paprika to color salad a light red/orange.
You can add a small can of broken shrimp if desired.
Be sure the salad is very wet when you first make it as the macaroni "eats" the mayonnaise. It is best if made the night before.
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December 13, 2004
Orange Chicken Salad
Orange Chicken Salad Submitted by Sheila
(serves 4)
1/3 cup Miracle Whip (or Mayo)
1/3 cup orange juice
½ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pkg. (6 oz) Louis Rich oven roasted chicken breast cuts*
1 pkg. (9 oz) Di Giorno Tortellini ** (3 cheese or mozzarella and basil)
1 11oz can mandarin orange segments, drained (could use fresh oranges)
2 Tablespoons chopped pecans ( optional)
Mix mayo, juice and seasonings, set aside.
Cook and drain pasta
Mix all ingredients lightly, refrigerate.
* or use leftover cubed cooked chicken or turkey
**could use plain rotini pasta but it was delicious with the type
called for!
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