There's something strange about "salads" in the South. I'm not talking about leafy green salads. I'm talking about the sides that people take to cookouts and parties. If you open a church cookbook, or a cookbook handed down to you from family, you'll find a rather large salad section that can sometimes be entirely void… Continue reading Corn Chip Salad
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
We're now entering that time of year where potlucks and parties are on a consistent basis. Cookouts, graduations, Memorial Day...it's all going on right now. If you're like me, you both love and hate this time of year. You love it because of the food, family, and fun. Hate it because your schedule is so… Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Memphis Coleslaw
Cole slaw is one of those things you either love or hate. If you bring it to a cookout or party, sometimes it will all go fast...or other times people will hardly touch it. When given the choice between slaw or pasta or potato salad, people usually choose the starchier side dish. I've always liked… Continue reading Memphis Coleslaw
Bavarian Meatball Sandwiches
It's been a pleasant weekend of hanging out with friends, getting few things accomplished, and enjoying cookouts. A lot of napping was had yesterday, too. Needless to say, although my weekend was productive in the capacity that I didn't lounge around at home for two days---it was also completely unproductive. I'm just now getting around to my… Continue reading Bavarian Meatball Sandwiches
Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
I'm the weirdo that goes to a cookout and brings some strange, obscure dish. You have to make an impression, you know? I don't want to be known as the Hot Dog Girl or the Condiment Girl. I'd rather be known as the Spanish Pasta Salad Girl! One thing that I can't get enough of… Continue reading Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
Sun-Dried Tomato & Bacon Potato Salad
So, my Memorial Day weekend camping trip has hit a snag. After multiple views of model runs for the weather, we decided to postpone leaving for Sulphur until tomorrow. Rain, wind and hail is supposed to descend on Murray county tonight and that massive storm will last for a whopping 5-6 hours! I didn't think… Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato & Bacon Potato Salad
German Potato Salad
Potato salads have always been an enigma for me. I've never fallen in love with just one and stuck with it throughout my life. I share the love for potato salads equally, without hesitation. Across all borders of flavor....tangy, mustardy, sweet, red potato, buffalo, dill...you name it, I'll eat it. My mom's potato salad recipe is a… Continue reading German Potato Salad
Pineapple Baked Beans
I hope you're like me and came up with your 4th of July menu weeks in advance. If not, then you're in luck! You stumbled upon the right blog today. I've got a doozy of a baked bean recipe to share. I found this odd, intriguing recipe in an altar society cookbook for St. Leo's Catholic Church… Continue reading Pineapple Baked Beans
Veggie Pinwheels
I have a strange fascination with pinwheels. And not just of the food variety. I love the shiny, iridescent plastic ones that kids stick into the front yard and then watch spin around in the breeze. I had a coworker who had a miniature one on her desk and I couldn't help but flick it every time I walked… Continue reading Veggie Pinwheels
Roasted Corn Maque Choux
Have you ever scratched yourself so hard you bled? That's currently the situation I'm in right now. Times a hundred. Before you tune out...let me explain. Last Friday, my reporter and I were working on a special story outside of Springer, Oklahoma. This little town is about an hour and a half south of OKC… Continue reading Roasted Corn Maque Choux
