PAST MEALS
Chicken Legs, Chicken Legs – Everyone Loves ‘Em
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UPCOMING SUNDAY DINNERS
July 24 – Clam Chowder, or Shrimp, Chicken, or Fish Chowder
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SALADS
Tomato Cucumber Salad
This is a very simple salad that remains a staple at our home. It works well with almost ANY meal. Ingredients 4 – Large Tomatoes, Diced into large pieces 2 – Cucumbers, Diced into large pieces 1 – Small Onion, Sliced. 1.5 Tablespoons – Italian Salad Dressing. You may use your favorite Italian Dressing or […]
Simple Coleslaw to Complement Any Casual Meal
Our family loves Coleslaw. In fact EVERY Sunday Dinner includes a tossed green salad or some type, or coleslaw. Try this simple recipe and adjust it to your taste. Ingredients 1 Head – Cabbage 3/4 Cup – Mayonnaise 1/4 Teaspoon – Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning 1/2 Teaspoon – Nature’s Seasoning Instructions Remove outer leaves […]
Cilantro Lime Slaw
Prepare this Cilantro Lime Slaw to complement your Southwestern dish. It is a little tart, compared to most slaws, but will wake up your taste buds! Ingredients 1 Large Head – Cabbage, sliced on a mandolin at the thinnest setting. 1/6 Head – Purple Cabbage, sliced on a mandolin at the thinnest setting. 1 Bunch […]
Blue Cheese Cabbage Slaw
My good friend David Smith returned from a short road-trip to Plano, Texas. He had lunch at Lockhart Smokehouse. The barbeque there is award winning and famous, but it was the Blue Cheese Slaw he couldn’t stop talking about. This is not exactly like Lockhart’s slaw, which is spiked with jalapenos. Mine is milder and […]
The Whatever You Have Salad
So, you’re preparing your favorite entree tonight and your forgot lettuce for your salad. No problem. Ingredients Chop whatever fresh vegetables you have handy. You can use: Broccoli Onions Bell Pepper Carrots Celery Tomatoes Cucumber Cauliflower Asparagus Black Olives Green Olives And Even Cheese Preparation Simply combine chopped ingredients in a serving bowl and add […]
Tabouleh Salad – Greek Taboulleh
I prepare a salad for practically every Sunday Dinner of the year. Often it is a variation of a green tossed salad. See navigation tab above. This Greek Tabouleh Salad is always well received and is appreciate with any Middle Eastern meal. It is busting with the simple flavors of olive oil, mint and […]
Side Dishes
Stove Top Carrots
This healthy side dish is a favorite of our family. It is SO easy to prepare, beats frozen vegetables hands down and is filled with healthy vitamins. Carrots contain the following vitamins: B,C,D,and E. Their carotene is converted into Vitamin A by our bodies. Just as important, they taste good and the grand-kids love […]
EZ EZ EZ Zucchini
If you spend any time at all dining with our family, you are likely going to get a good dose of Zucchini, or Italian Squash. We often grill it outside, combine it with Yellow Squash or Cucuzza. Sometimes we like it cooked simply by itself. It will have a very mild taste with a little […]
Fried Rice – THE Oriental Side Dish
Every Asian meal at our home is accompanied by Fried Rice. My wife Teresa has been cooking this staple for years and takes over the task of preparing the rice. Ingredients 2 Cups – Long Grain White Rice 4 Cups – Water 2 Teaspoons – Salt 4 Ounces – Frozen Packaged Vegetable Mix with Carrots, […]
Fruit-Kabobs
Recipe Recipe? You won’t find a recipe here, just a concept. Simply combine the freshest fruit you can find from your local grocer or farmer’s market. My wife Teresa used watermelon balls, pineapple, blueberries, and a few strawberries. Place them on 1/2 wooden skewers. Adults will love them. Children will love them and will eat […]
Outdoor Grilled Tomatoes
If you are grilling beef, chicken, pork or fish, bust open a couple of tomatoes and cook them on your grill at the same time. Ingredients and Preparation Simply trim the top and bottom, then slice in half and rub Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the flat surfaces. Season with your favorite all-spice or Italian […]
Saffron Rice
Saffron Rice is a favorite side dish with our family. And we have been cheating by using the same prepared mix for over 30 years. We have modified it to suit our taste. You may like the original better, but we find the concentration of seasoning to be too overpowering. This is our variation. It […]
APPETIZERS
Awesome Southwestern Guacamole
Ingredients 5 Each – Large Avocados 1 Each – Large Lime, juiced 1.5 Teaspoons – Salt 1 Teaspoon – Black Pepper 2 Each – Roma Tomatoes, diced small and drained 1/3 Cup – Fresh Cilantro Leaves 1 Each – Garlic Clove, minced 1 Each – Jalapeno Pepper, chopped very fine (Optional) Preparation Place ingredients and […]
Fried Zucchini – From The Oven!
Our family LOVES Fried Zucchini. There was once a local East Texas restaurant, J.W. Finn’s, that had a variety of eclectic menu choices. Their fried zucchini was the best. It was served as an appetizer, and no matter how much you ordered, it would seem to not be enough! This baked version of the classic […]
Smoked Tuna Dip
This is a quick and easy appetizer that will have everyone hovering around the buffet before dinner. The grand kids who are from 4 to 12 blew through a BOX of crackers and this entire dip recipe in 5 minutes. Ingredients 16 oz. – Canned Albacore Tuna 8 oz. – Cream Cheese 1 Teaspoon – […]
Deviled Eggs
OK, so this is not the “manliest” recipe posted on 52SundayDinners.com. If you want barbeque ribs, steak and man-food. We have that, too. This simple appetizer, however, will kick-start your meal off to a good start. Ingredients: 6 Each – Eggs 3 Tablespoons – Mayonaise 2 Teaspoons – Mustard 1/4 Teaspoon – Lee & Perrin’s […]
Pimento Cheese on Celery
It just takes six ingredient recipe, or four ingredients if you don’t count salt or pepper. This is also a no-cook appetizer, so it would be good to engage the young chefs to help measure, mix and assemble. Ingredients 4 Cups – Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese, not pre-grated. 4 oz. – Pimentos 1/2 Cup – […]
