Rita's Wild Rice

Joan served leftover pulled pork and coleslaw for dinner.

But added Rita’s Wild Rice to give the meal some BAM!

Ingredients:

6-oz. pkg. long-grain and wild rice mix
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. radish, chopped
1/2 c. Italian dressing

Prepare rice according to package directions; let cool. Toss rice with chopped veggies. Stir in salad dressing to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled

Serves 4 to 6.

This is a fabulous side dish to anything!
Tastes better the second day.

Recipe from Gooseberry Patch Co. Quick & Easy Christmas p. 106

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Cold Plate

With the temperature remaining at the high end of the thermometer, Joan prepared a cold plate for dinner. Mixing a bag of Aldi's lobster bits with relish and mayo Joan served the tasty mixture on a crisp lettuce leaf. As for sides, Joan added a sliced hard-boiled egg, marinated peppers and cucumbers, blueberries and melon wedges. A freshly baked rye roll completed the attractive plate arrangement.

We dined on the front porch which was cool due to a favorable breeze.