Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Summer Lovin


There is nothing quite like summer. After a long winter, we look forward to the thaw of summer. Nothing says summer like picnics and Bar-B-Ques.  These three recipes are the best sides of summer. No B-B-Q should be without them.  
                                        
Cole Slaw

Green Cabbage                                                     1 Head shredded
Radicchio                                                            1 Head shredded
Carrots                                                                2 each grated
Green Onion                                                         1 bunch bias cut greens only
Mayonnaise                                                          1 cup
Red wine vinegar                                                  ½ cup
Poppy Seeds                                                         2 Tbl.
Salt                                                                     1 tsp
Pepper                                                                  ½ tsp
Sugar                                                                   1 Tbl 

In a large mixing bowl combine the cabbage, radicchio, carrots, and green onion. In a separate bowl combine the mayo, wine, poppy seeds and salt and pepper. Dress the cabbage mixture with the dressing. Allow the slaw to refrigerate for at least two hours. Mix again before service.

Red Jacket Potato Salad

Red Potatoes                                                          1 lbs.
Mayonnaise                                                            1 cup
Mustard                                                                 2 tbl.
Sweet Relish                                                           2 oz.
Red Onion diced                                                      4 oz.
Parsley chopped                                                      2 tbl.
Bacon  diced                                                           2 slices            
Salt and Pepper                                                        TT

Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender. In a mixing bowl and combine all of the
Ingredients. Adjust the seasonings.  Makes 6 servings


B-B-Que Beans

Vegetarian Beans                                                      2  16oz. Cans
Mustard                                                                  1 tbl.
B-B-Que Sauce                                                        2 oz.
French fry Shake                                                      TT.
Chopped Parsley                                                       1 tbl.
Onion Diced                                                             2 oz.
Apple wood Bacon Diced                                           2 slices diced

Combine all the ingredients and simmer for 20 min.  Serve as a side
dish or with your favorite B-B-Que.   Makes 8 servings. 

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