I don't really care for raw broccoli, but this salad made an appearance at family gatherings at least a few times, so I guess I need to post it. I used to eat it, anyway. It has bacon, and really, bacon can help almost anything taste better.
Broccoli Salad (Mom)
1 bunch broccoli flowerettes, cut into chunks
1/2 lb bacon (fried & diced)
1 small red onion, chopped
1/3 c sunflower seeds
1/3 c raisins
Dressing:
1 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 c sugar (optional)
Mix dressing and pour on top of the chopped ingredients in a bowl. Let it chill for a few hours before serving.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Bread & Butter Pickles
We always had these in our cupboard! I think these pickles are so tasty. Mom got this recipe from her mom. I am so glad for recipes that come down through generations. It helps me feel more connected to people that I never knew on this earth.
Bread & Butter Pickles (Mom and Grandma)
1 gallon peeled cucumber slices
8 small onions, sliced (3 regular sized)
1/3 c salt
Syrup:
5 c sugar
5 c vinegar
1 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp turmeric
2 Tbsp mustard seed
Pour salt on top of the cucumbers and onions. Cover with ice cubes and let it stand for 3 hours. Drain. Bring to boil in syrup and turn down while pouring into sterilized pint jars. Seal. Makes about 8 pint jars.
To bottle:
1. Sterilize jars only with washing or putting jars in boiling water.
2. Take new lids and put into hot, boiled water.
3. Set jars in hot water, as well.
4. Pour pickles and syrup into bottle.
5. After wiping the edge of the jar, place the lid on top.
6. Screw on lid.
While cooling, the center part of the new lid should pop down.
Bread & Butter Pickles (Mom and Grandma)
1 gallon peeled cucumber slices
8 small onions, sliced (3 regular sized)
1/3 c salt
Syrup:
5 c sugar
5 c vinegar
1 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp turmeric
2 Tbsp mustard seed
Pour salt on top of the cucumbers and onions. Cover with ice cubes and let it stand for 3 hours. Drain. Bring to boil in syrup and turn down while pouring into sterilized pint jars. Seal. Makes about 8 pint jars.
To bottle:
1. Sterilize jars only with washing or putting jars in boiling water.
2. Take new lids and put into hot, boiled water.
3. Set jars in hot water, as well.
4. Pour pickles and syrup into bottle.
5. After wiping the edge of the jar, place the lid on top.
6. Screw on lid.
While cooling, the center part of the new lid should pop down.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Aunt Carol's Salad
One thing I love about Aunt Carol is that she is willing to share her recipes. When we would have potluck dinners, she would bring this salad sometimes. I got to really enjoy it.
Aunt Carol's Salad
4 c cabbage, finely chopped
2 pkgs Raman, crunched up
Green onion, chopped
Slivered almonds
Chicken, grilled or boiled and cubed
Dressing:
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp sugar
Raman seasoning packets (chicken is probably the best for this)
Mix the dressing together and add it to the top of the rest of the ingredients in the salad bowl.
Aunt Carol's Salad
4 c cabbage, finely chopped
2 pkgs Raman, crunched up
Green onion, chopped
Slivered almonds
Chicken, grilled or boiled and cubed
Dressing:
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp sugar
Raman seasoning packets (chicken is probably the best for this)
Mix the dressing together and add it to the top of the rest of the ingredients in the salad bowl.
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