Category Archives: summer eating

Shucking corn-clean ears every time.

For the record, I have not tried this, but I will!!! We eat a LOT of corn on the cob here in the summer. This would cut down so much time, and not to mention shucking corn is not fun.

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Sombrero Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta 1 pound ground beef 3/4 cup water 1 envelope taco seasoning 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe … Continue reading

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Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 1 pound fresh broccoli 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved 8 cooked bacon slices, crumbled Preparation 1. Preheat oven to … Continue reading

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YUM from Kweenmama

This looks like a tasty treat from Kweenmama. My brother-in-law introduced it to our family: Rinse off a ripe strawberry and pat dry.  Dip the strawberry in sour cream, roll it in brown sugar, and enjoy! Bet you can’t eat … Continue reading

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Karen’s pasta salad

8cups (aprox) Tri-colored cooked Fusili pasta One small bunch blanched brocolli cut small 1cup cherry tomatoes halved 1/4cup black olives (optional) 1cup sliced fresh mushrooms 3/4cup chopped green onion 1cup crab meat chunks 1cup cubed cheddar cheese 1-2 tsp garlic … Continue reading

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TACO SALAD from javajunkee

TACO SALAD from javajunkee. SALAD: 1 head lettuce ( I also cheat and use bags of lettuce..sometimes shredded)1 lb. hamburger8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese1 can kidney beans, drained1 chopped onion4 med. tomatoes, chopped ( I actually use canned …I just … Continue reading

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California salad from Karen

1 head romaine lettuce   2 chopped tomatoes   2 sliced green onions   1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or tex mex cheese)   1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)   2 cups corn chips   DRESSING   1 avocado … Continue reading

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Tomato and cucumber salad from Gary

This one is from Gary. This delicious salad is quick and easy to make and FULL of flavor. It’s a great salad for a light lunch or as a side with your grilled burgers or brats. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, cut … Continue reading

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STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CAKE from javajunkee

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CAKE from javajunkee 1 yellow cake mix4 c. diced rhubarb3 oz. box strawberry Jello1 c. sugar Mix cake mix according to directions on package. Cover bottom of a 9×13 inch pan with rhubarb. Sprinkle Jello over rhubarb. Sprinkle sugar … Continue reading

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Caesar Salad Chicken Pizza….from javajunkee

Caesar Salad Chicken Pizza….from javajunkee. 2 — premade pizza crusts 1 large bottle of Caesar salad dressingcaesar flavored croutons8oz shredded cheesediced tomatoesdiced onioncooked diced/sliced chicken ( I use the prepackaged O.M. grilled chicken) 6oz pkgshredded lettuce I also get the throw … Continue reading

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Let’s share some summer recipes

It’s been bantered about on some of our blogs about what kinds of things we eat in the summer.  We did this recipe exchange last winter so I thought maybe we should try it again now with different things we … Continue reading

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