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Madison Chicken Salad for 6 people

Submitted by Peggy Stecker:

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb  Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 oz  Dried cherries (re-hydrated in 8 oz hot water)
  • 1 oz  Pecans halves (toasted – lightly chopped)
  • 2 oz Mayonnaise
  • 1 oz  Red onion  (fine dice)
  • 1.5 oz  Celery  (fine dice)
  • 1 T  Whole grain mustard
  • 1 t  Lemon juice
  • 1/2 t  Kosher salt
  • 1 t  White Wine Vinegar

Poach chicken in boiling water until cooked through. … Read More »

August 11th, 2011 Tagged:

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Servings: 10

“Layers of fresh fruit are soaked a citrusy sauce and become a refreshing side dish or dessert on a hot day.”
Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 cup seedless grapes
  • 2 cups blueberries

Directions:

  1. Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
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August 3rd, 2011

Mustard-Dill tortellini Salad with Asparagus

Servings:  4

Great cold salad to make ahead and snack on after or during the evening baseball, soccer or lacrosse games!  Add shredded rotisserie chicken for a heartier meal.   I made this for my whole family to eat during Troy’s last baseball tournament and all the rest of the parents/fans were so envious as they ate their Subway sandwiches instead!… Read More »

July 20th, 2011

Beyond the Grave Chicken Salad

Submitted by Patty Moncrief

Salad Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. Chicken breasts
  • 2 qts water
  • Parsley sprigs
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes

In a large pot, bring water and seasoning to a boil, add chicken, lower heat, and simmer 40 minutes.  Remove from heat, cool.  Shred chicken and refigerate.

Dressing Ingredients

  • ½ cup bottled Italian salad dressing
  • 1 cup Dukes mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 ½ tsp celery seed
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • dash paprika

To create the chicken salad:

Toss shredded chicken with one cup of dressing and let stand at least one hour to marinate.… Read More »

July 19th, 2011 Tagged:

Texas Country Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1 pound small red potatoes, unpeeled (or peeled)
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1 boiled egg, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

Cook bacon until crispy. Drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the grease, and crumble. Set aside.

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water.… Read More »

March 23rd, 2011