Here’s a fresh new take on the classic chicken salad recipe. This combo of fresh basil, lemon, pesto and peas is amazing!!! Scoop over lettuce and serve with grapes on the side, for a fab lunch! Thanks to Tastykitchen.com for the recipe. Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, diced 2 whole lemons, juiced and zested 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup mayo Kosher salt and freshly ground...
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I brought this salad to a friend’s house and this was her review: “Super yummy and not your typical mother’s macaroni salad! My favorite things about it: the crunch, that it wasn’t too mayonnaisey, and I loved the spice–it’s addictive! Brandon said it was really good too! We will enjoy every bite. Thanks!!!”  That...
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This recipe was in my local paper last weekend, and while I already have two really good potato salad recipes on here, this one looked too good to pass up. So I made it for a school picnic and it was devoured! It’s really, really good! And if you divide the salad into 6...
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You know when you make “the perfect sandwich”? When you get all the ingredients just right? When everything comes together in one gorgeous, mouth-watering, masterpiece? Well my friends, that is exactly what’s going on here! So grab yourself a napkin, some chips, and get comfy. Cause this may just be “the perfect sandwich”! Ingredients: (I don’t...
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So, I have a new favorite place–Penzey’s Spices. This little shop is amazing! (http://www.penzeys.com/) I want to live there. Check online to see if there’s a store near you. Then go there. And bring lots of money, ’cause you’ll be buying so many fun and fabulous spices!! They also publish a newsletter with recipes...
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In the mood for fried shrimp??? Well put away that box of frozen stuff and try this recipe from Cooking Light magazine. It’s easy to make and will totally satisfy your craving for fried yummy-ness! And the creole dip is awesome!!! Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (I used Tony Chachere’s), divided 1/8 teaspoon...
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Thanks to my Sis for this easy-to-make, kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipe!! Ingredients: 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup of mayo 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled 2 Tablespoons red onion, diced Freshly ground  black pepper, to taste Dash Tabasco 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce Directions: Using an electric mixer, beat sour cream, mayo and cream cheese together until...
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Here’s a classic recipe for deli style cole slaw. I like using a head of fresh cabbage, but go ahead and grab a ready-in-the-bag mix to save yourself some chopping time. Serve this crisp and creamy side dish with Pulled Pork Wraps, Spicy Sloppy Joes, Barbecue  Beef, or Sweet and Sour Meatballs. Also a delicious side...
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Picnic food at it’s best! Also a great side dish any time of year. This creamy, classic potato salad pairs well with Spicy Sloppy Joes, KP Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork Wraps, and Barbecue Beef. Ingredients: 2 lbs. small potatoes, scrubbed with skins on 2 celery stalks, diced 1/2 cup white onion, diced 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 cup pickle...
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