Sunday, August 23, 2026
Printable Menu Calendars for 2027
For those of you who like to plan your menus in advance, I just uploaded a PDF file with printable monthly calendar grids for 2027. Below you can see what the pages look like. You can download the file from my main website HERE.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Summer Salads: Sloppy Dog Salad
SLOPPY DOG SALAD
1 serving My Favorite Sloppy Joes, re-heated
1 bun-length hot dog
2 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 ounce onion, chopped
2 ounces tomato, chopped
1 ounce sweet or dill pickles, chopped
Slice the hot dog on the diagonal and pan-fry until browned on both sides. Put the lettuce on a large salad plate. Top with the Sloppy Joe mixture and the cooked hot dog. Garnish with the onion, tomato and pickles.
Makes 1 serving
You can get more information, tips and the nutritional counts on my main website HERE.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Summer Salads: My Favorite Coleslaw
MY FAVORITE COLESLAW
1/2 medium cabbage, finely shredded (about 1 pound)
1 ounce piece of carrot, shredded along with the cabbage
1 cup mayonnaise
Sweetener equal to 1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix the mayonnaise, sweetener, vinegar and seasonings in a large bowl. Mix in the cabbage and carrot, stirring to coat well. Chill several hours before serving.
Makes about 10 servings
You can get more information, tips and the nutritional counts on my main website HERE.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Summer Salads: Marinated Tomatoes
MARINATED TOMATOES
Sweetener equal to 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Seasoning Salt (see my recipe)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 pound grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
Whisk together the first 6 ingredients; toss with green onions, parsley and tomatoes. Marinate at room temperature up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Makes about 8 servings
You can get more information, tips and the nutritional counts on my main website HERE.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Summer Salads: German Salad
GERMAN SALAD
3 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons bacon grease
2 tablespoons vinegar
Sweetener equal to 2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
2 ounces cucumber, about 8 slices
4 ounces grape tomatoes, halved, about 16
1 large mushroom, sliced thin
1 1/2 ounces red onion, sliced thin, about 1/4 cup
Fry the bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and reserve 2 tablespoons of the grease. Let the grease cool 5-10 minutes then add the vinegar, sweetener and mayonnaise; whisk well. In a large bowl, toss the remaining ingredients and the bacon. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Makes about 4 very large servings
You can get more information, tips and the nutritional counts on my main website HERE.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Summer Salads: Chicago Dog Salad
CHICAGO DOG SALAD
Dressing:
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
Sweetener equal to 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
Salad:
4 ounces coleslaw mix, about 3 cups loosely packed
4 ounces iceberg lettuce, chopped, about 2 cups loosely packed
1 ounce red onion, thinly sliced, about 1/2 cup loosely packed
3 ounces grape tomatoes, halved, about 12
2 ounces dill pickles, coarsely chopped, about 10 chips or 1 large pickle
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-4 hot dogs, cut in bias slices
In a large salad bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, sweetener and oil. Add the cabbage, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and pickles; toss then season with salt and pepper. You can mix up the salad, minus the hot dogs, ahead of time but don't let it sit too long or it will lose its crunch.
Heat a large nonstick skillet that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat. Arrange the hot dog pieces in a single layer; sear for a couple minutes per side until browned. Divide the salad between 2 salad plates and top with the hot dogs.
Makes 2 servings
You can get more information, tips and the nutritional counts on my main website HERE.
Friday, August 16, 2024
Summer Salads: Cauliflower & Ham Salad
CAULIFLOWER & HAM SALAD
1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar free sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Sweetener equal to 1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, minced
8 ounce ham cubes
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped in large pieces
Place the cauliflower in a large bowl or casserole. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 6-8 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Cook until the cauliflower is slightly tender and not mushy; drain off any excess water. Let cool to room temperature before adding the remaining ingredients.
Meanwhile, blend the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, parsley, salt, pepper and sweetener. When the cauliflower has cooled, add the dressing and gently toss to coat. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, ham and eggs. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Makes about 8 servings
You can get more information, tips and the nutritional counts on my main website HERE.
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