April 19, 2014
Shell Pasta Salad
Florence
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- ***DRESSING***
- 1/2 - 16 oz. Bottle of Italian Dressing
- ***SALAD***
- 1 pound small pasta shells
- 1/4 pound provolone cheese
- 1/4 pound hard salami
- 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage
- 3 green peppers
- 3 ribs celery
- 2 small onions
- 1 can black olives
- 1 7 ounce jar green olives
- 3 tomatoes
***SALAD***
Cook and drain the small pasta shells
Cube the provolone cheese
Dice the hard salami, pepperoni sausage, green peppers, celery, and onions
Slice the black olives and the green olives
Chop the tomatoes
Place all salad ingredients except the tomatoes into a large wooden bowl
Add the dressing and toss
Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving
Remove from fridge
Toss with tomatoes and enjoy
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February 18, 2014
Sweet Sour Slaw
Florence
Course Salad
Cuisine American
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 can sauerkraut -- drained
- 1 can bean sprouts -- drained
- 1 sm. jar pimento -- chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups celery -- chopped
- 1 green pepper -- chopped
- 2 cups onion -- chopped
Boil vinegar and sugar in small sauce pan for approximately 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.
Combine sauerkraut, sprouts, pimento, celery, green pepper and onion.
Pour vinegar mixture over vegetable mixture.
Refrigerate over night.
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February 12, 2014
Pork Burritos
Florence
Course Main
Cuisine Tex-Mex
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds pork cut in 1-in. cubes
- 1 large chopped onion
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1 diced yellow bell pepper
- 2 minced cloves garlic
- 1 fresh minced jalapeno pepper omit if too spicy
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 - 4 oz cans chopped green chiles
In large skillet, brown pork in olive oil.
Add all ingredients to skillet except for green chiles and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Add green chiles just before serving for best results.
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February 10, 2010
Cajun Potato Salad
Florence
Course Salad
Cuisine American
- 2 pounds small red potatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion -- chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion -- sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley -- minced
- 6 tablespoons cider vinegar -- divided
- 1/2 pound precooked smoked sausage or kielbasa
- 6 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 centiliters garlic -- minced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cook Potatoes for 30 minutes or until tender.
Drain Potatoes.
Rinse Potatoes with cold water; cool completely
Cut into small pieces; place in a large bowl
Add onions, parsley and 3 Tablespoons vinegar; toss
Cook sausage in olive oil for 5-10 minutes or until it begins to brown
Add Sausage to potato mixture.
To drippings in skillet, add mustard, garlic, pepper, cayenne pepper and remaining vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring with whisk constantly.
Pour over salad; toss gently.
Serve Warm.
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January 22, 2010
Hot Salsa
Florence
- 1 large whole onions
- 8 whole tomatoes
- 3 whole jalapeno
- 1/2 whole fresh cilantro
- 1 dash lime juice
- 1 dash lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
Dice onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro as small as possible (using food processor will make this MUCH easier)
Combine remaining ingredients
Chill over night and use.
This will make a hot salsa, but if you want it hotter add another jalapeno.
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January 6, 2010
Salsa
Florence
- 1 onion -- finely chopped
- 1 28 oz can tomatoes chopped
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 green or red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 2 jalapenos cored -- minced
In a one-quart sauce pan, combine onion, garlic, peppers and olive oil and cook until tender.
Stir in tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and coriander, season sauce with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate until ready to use,
Makes approximately 2 cups of sauce.
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January 3, 2010
Ranch Slaw
Florence
Course Salad
Cuisine American
- 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell peppers
- 1/4 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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