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Title: MEMORIAL DAY MEAL IDEAS
Author: Arleen M. Kaptur
Article:
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the vacation season and the
end of the school year for many youngsters. On this day of new
beginnings, American Flags, Uncle Sam images, and other
patriotic symbols decorate our homes and grace our table. Also
Spring flowers add delight and beauty to our surroundings.
Indeed, it is a wonderful time of year. Not to mention those
great Memorial Day picnics and barbecue meals.
Possibilities abound for the food that you can serve: Fried
chicken, deviled eggs, cheese and fruit platters, pink lemonade,
ice cream and pies.
Menus are fun to plan and always have the end result of great
eating and a fun time for all. So get those picnic baskets out,
clean out the grill, and get ready for the official start of
summertime fun.
VERY SPECIAL POOR BOYS - 2 tbs. butter
4 hot dogs, cut into 1/2" slices 1 onion, chopped
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped 1 tbs. flour
1 loaf of French bread, cut in half lengthwise
1 tsp. seasoned salt
2-1/2 cups washed and drained sauerkraut 1-1/2 cups grated
American cheese, cheddar, or pepperjack cheese or a combination
of both Melt the butter in a pan. Add the hot dogs, onions, and
green pepper. Over medium heat, cook for about 10-12 mins.
stirring occasionally. Add the flour and seasoned salt to the
pan. Lower the heat to low and stir until everything is well
blended. Continue stirring until mixture thickens. Add the
sauerkraut and cheese to pan. Continue stirring over low heat
until the cheese melts. Wrap foil around the French bread,
leaving the top open. Remove the top half and spoon your mixture
onto the bottom portion of the French Bread. Bake in oven (350)
for 20-25 mins. Remove and place top half of bread over mixture.
Cut into serving pieces and serve.
*****
PICNIC THREE-BEAN SALAD 3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup salad oil
salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, chopped
1 red/green bell pepper, chopped 1-15-/1/2 oz. can EACH wax
beans, green beans, and dark kidney beans Drain beans and rinse
under cold water. Set aside. Combine the sugar, vinegar, oil and
salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Add the onion, bell
pepper, and stir once again. Add the drained beans and with a
spoon, being careful not to break the beans, stir until blended.
Refrigerate overnight. Place in a glass bowl to show off the
colors of this welcome salad treat and serve. *****
AMAZING FRUIT SALAD
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 pint fresh hulled strawberries or raspberries 2-1/2 cups fresh
pineapple chunks
2 cups seeded watermelon chunks
2 bananas, sliced 1/2"
2 tbs. lemon juice
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced 1 small can mandarin oranges,
drained 2 pkgs. (3 ozs. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
1/4 tsp. grated lime peel
Toss bananas and lemon juice to keep from browning. Place in a
glass bowl. In a layering effect, place the pineapple,
blueberries, one half of the strawberries, oranges, kiwifruit,
watermelon, and the remaining strawberries/or raspberries. In a
bowl, with a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the
sugar slowly and continue beating. Add lime juice and
incorporate, then the lime peel. Lower speed, and add one-half
of the whipped cream. Mix until blended. Lower speed again, and
add the remaining whipped cream. Pour dressing over fruit
allowing it to drizzle inside the bowl. Chill for at least 1
hr.(br> *****
If you decide to grill hamburgers and assorted sausages serve
your condiments in hollowed out red and white bell peppers.
Serve sugar cookies that have been cut into star shapes and
sprinkly with red/white/blue sugar. You have a meal that
everyone will truly enjoy.
*****
If your family is geared toward seafood, try grilling swordfish
steaks. Grill vegetable packets of eggplant, zucchini, and red
bell peppers alongside the swordfish. Serve fresh blueberries
and strawberries that are sprinkled lighted with sugar for
dessert. *****
For added treats, serve cherry tomatoes instead of tomato
slices, cucumber sticks, and assorted melon balls. Your favorite
potato salad recipes adds to your meal, as well as a pretty
plate of deviled eggs. Brownies, vanilla ice cream with
strawberry sauce, or even wedges of a moist chocolate layer cake
will end your meal in a grand way. *****
Enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday and have fun with family and
friends. Enjoy!
Oh, by the way, when did you say dinner is being served? ©Arleen
M. Kaptur 2002 May
About the author:
Arleen Kaptur has written numerous articles, e-books, and the
novel: SEARCHING FOR AUSTIN JAMES Websites:
http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com
http://www.rusticliving.info
http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving
http://www.topica.com/com/lists/simpleliving
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