Back in our camping days, we used to stop at a little Mom & Pop grocery store where they sold homemade salads. One of our favorites was a green pea salad with bacon and cheese. I’ve tried many recipes trying to find one that closely resembled the pea salad that we enjoyed and finally, came […]
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Spinach Salad
I was skeptical to make this for my family, as they are not big fans of raw spinach. Much to my surprise, they came back for seconds. The dressing is made the night before and is poured over the salad just before serving . Thanks to my good friend Carol for sharing this fabulous recipe. […]
Bacon Cream Cheese Spread
My friend Linda shared this recipe with me several years ago. It’s an easy to make cheese spread, filled with crumbly bits of bacon. Spread it on crackers or with a tray of carrots and celery sticks.
German Potato Salad II
My supervisor, Cathy, brought this dish to several of our office parties. It’s quick and easy to make and a little bit different than the traditional German potato salad I grew up with. I especially enjoy the red onions, the” twang” of the apple cider vinegar and of course, BACON!
German Potato Salad
I just have to share this story with you. Over 40 years ago, my place of employment sponsored an Octoberfest Cook Off Contest that was being judged by chefs from two of Chicago’s finest German restaurants. The prize was just bragging rights, but I decided to enter this dish, which was my Mom’s recipe. Just […]
B.L.T. Dip
Who doesn’t love bacon…and in a dip, heaven! The gang will go crazy over this appetizer, served on toast triangles. Yum!