Since we are about in the middle of summer and I am not sure about where
you are, it is very warm here in Georgia and the humidity is at an all time
high, I thought I would share some light recipes with you that are a few
of my favorites for summertime. I hope you enjoy them.
I really don't have a written recipe for this first favorite so it will take
some of your imagination in preparing it. But believe me if you have
never had a salad like this ....... you have truly missed a treat.
FRIED CHICKEN SALAD
| Begin by preparing a regular salad with your favorite
salad ingredients....
I start with a bed of lettuce.....iceberg lettuce is fine but when I want
to pamper myself I like to use several types of leaf lettuce and maybe some
spinach leaves. Then I add thinly sliced carrots, fresh tomatoes (if
available), green onions, thinly sliced celery, small broccoli flowerettes,
slices of boiled egg, slices of cucumber, just to give you some ideas.
Then I deep fry some breaded chicken breasts or chicken fingers or
chicken strips. When they are golden brown I cut them in bite size
pieces and scatter them over the top of the salad. Finish with your
favorite salad dressing.....I love Kraft Tangy Tomato and Bacon. Have
a nice glass of iced tea and ......we are talking heaven.... I hope you will
try this and I hope you will like it as much as I. |
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CURRIED CRABMEAT SPREAD
1 pound crabmeat (fresh or canned),
drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 teaspoons grated onion
2 tablespoons parsley
2 teaspoons curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
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Shred the meat and blend with remaining ingredients. Serve with
thin buttered crisp toast, crisp crackers or Melba rounds. |
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CHEESE SANDWICHES
(great for picnics)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chili sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
White or whole wheat bread
1/2 cup chopped stuffed olives
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
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Mix all ingredients except bread together well and chill before using.
Serve as sandwiches cut into fourths for parties or as a whole sandwich
for lunch. |
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LEMONADE CONCENTRATE
(great for picnicking, cooking out, or camping)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 quart water
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce
heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool.
stir in lemon juice. Cover and chill. To serve lemonade,
use equal portions lemonade concentrate and water. Serve over ice. |
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KOOL-AID PUNCH
2 packages cherry Kool-aid
1 package orange Kool-aid
1 46 oz. can pineapple juice
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale
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Mix Kool-aid as directed on package. Add pineapple juice and almond
flavoring. Chill until ready to serve. Add ginger ale at the
last minute.
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I hope you will enjoy these recipes. As I have told you before, should
you be looking for a special or "forgotten" recipe, please let me know and
I will join the search with you.
