Sunday, June 8, 2014

Dustin's Party Favorites

Dustin was in town so we all get together to celebrate.
Three recipes that hit the spot:

North Georgia Caviar

This will keep refrigerated in a plastic container for several days. It is good with corn bread or as a side item with hamburgers and hot dogs.
But best served with Tostitos Scoops.

This will keep refrigerated in a plastic container for several days. It is good with corn bread or as a side item with hamburgers and hot dogs.

But best served with Tostitos Scoops.

2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can shoe peg corn, drained
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
6 whole green onions, chopped
1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian dressing

In a large mixing bowl combine the black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, and dressing. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

YIELD: ABOUT 8 CUPS

 Rita's Wild Rice

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

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.

Coleslaw

2 packs Ramen Noodles (Beef Flavored) - crush and use flavoring packet
1 cup silvered almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted, roasted - in bulk dept.)
1 stick butter

Sauté altogether about 15 minutes. Refrigerate after you sauté, at least 1/2 hour.

2 bags of coleslaw with carrots
2 green onions, chopped

Dressing - refrigerate the night before
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar

Put cabbage , noodle mix together, toss than add dressing and toss.
Put it together about 1/2 hour before serving.