I think we have survived another winter. The weather seems to have turned. I haven’t put all my winter wear into storage, yet, but my boots are in the closet.
We have Memorial Day coming this weekend. This is an opportunity for some go to the lake or camping and some will have friends and family over for a barbeque/potluck. Whatever you have planned, you might need to bring a dish. Here are a couple of recipes to try. Have a great holiday weekend!
Taco Salad
16 ounces lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 red onion, sliced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and cubed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) package corn chips
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina salad dressing
Directions: Prepare the ground beef as directed by taco seasoning package and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture, lettuce, red onion, green onion, pinto beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. Mix well. Before serving, add the corn chips and enough dressing to coat. Mix well and serve immediately.
Cocktail Meatballs
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup shortening
12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 1/4 cups grape jelly
Directions: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix together, and shape into meatballs. In a large skillet, heat shortening over medium heat. Add meatballs, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Add chili sauce and jelly to skillet; heat, stirring, until jelly is melted. Return meatballs to skillet, and stir until coated. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
I really enjoy this time with you each week and would love to hear from you. Do you have any requests? Is there a recipe you have been looking for or remember from your younger years? Can I help you find it? Do you have any recipes that are special to you that you could share with us? Please contact me at susieqcooking@ainop.com or c/o Pioneer Times, P.O. Box 456, Houlton, Maine 04730.
