PAST MEALS
UPCOMING SUNDAY DINNERS
July 24 – Clam Chowder, or Shrimp, Chicken, or Fish Chowder
This easy basic chowder recipe can be used with … [More...]
SALADS
May 15 – Swiss Chard Pasta Salad
How about something light and fun for dinner this Sunday? Stir up a Tupperware(R) container of this delicious Swiss Chard Pasta Salad, a cooler full of soft drinks and head to the park, the beach or the local fishing hole and make fun your first priority. Eating can be a minor agenda item. If you […]
Simple Early Lettuce Salad in Purple Cabbage Bowl
Our family loves fresh salads. We also love variety and don’t want the same side dishes and salads each week. We were recently able to find very young varieties of lettuce at our local big-box store. Combine the rich colors of the lettuce with the vibrant Purple Cabbage and it is a winning dish before […]
Fresh Garden Salad
Fresh lettuce. Start there. Don’t even THINK about bringing home a sack of lettuce that was cleaned and chopped in another state, placed in a neat little plastic bag, stored in a food warehouse, delivered to your grocer, sat on the shelf and brought home to your house several days after it was cut. Imagine […]
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 […]
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 […]
Greek Cabbage Salad
I LOVE salads and this Greek Cabbage Salad with Spinach and Mint is a great addition to almost any dinner. It will work especially good with beef or lamb, but don’t be afraid to have it support chicken, fish or even burgers! Preparation is very easy. There is plenty of room for experimenting with different […]
Side Dishes
Dressed-Up Cauliflower
Cauliflower is often steamed in a medley of carrots and broccoli. My mother, Mama Sara, cooks a great cauliflower casserole. It has heavy cream, butter, cheese, etc. I tried it one time and it was over a zillion calories. Yum! This is a simple side dish to cook when you are tired of rice or […]
Cream Corn
This is a simple side dish that the whole family will love. It is a slight dress-up from opening a can. Ingredients 3 Cans – 15.25 Oz. Whole Kernel Corn, or 3# of frozen corn. 4 Tablespoons – Butter 4 Tablespoons – Flour 1/4 Teaspoon – Salt 1/4 Cup – Tomato, Finely Chopped 1/4 Cup […]
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 […]
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 […]
REAL Macaroni & Cheese
OK, you must promise us you will NEVER take home one of those blue and yellow boxes of fake Macaroni and Cheese again. If you make this once you will clean out your pantry. You know you have a couple of boxes in there. Ingredients 12 Ounces – Elbow Macaroni, the smallest size available 1 […]
Sicilian Bowtie Pasta Salad
After growing up in an Italian home I can honestly say I ate pasta all the time. My family, however, never prepared Pasta Salad until recently. This recipe is similar to my wife’s Pasta Salad. I’m happy to say it is almost as good as hers. I hope you like it. Ingredients 16 oz – […]
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 – […]
