Growing up most of my favorite memories revolved around Grandma Joy's house and our family get togethers. Whether it was playing croquet in the front yard, smacking the birdie over the badminton net...well, mine never really made it over the net... or just swinging under the big willow trees, family was always the key.
Now that summer is officially here it's time to break out the barbeques and sharpen up the hotdog sticks! I can't say that I remember what we had to eat other than the main events: hotdogs roasted on freshly cut sticks and smores browned to perfection! ...well unless you're Donna and then you burn 'um to a crisp ;-) ... You just can't go wrong with that combo. Throw in some simple salads and you have a perfect recipe for family memories that last a lifetime.
One of my current favorite summer salads is Grandma Joy's cole slaw. I'm sure as a kid I glanced over it and went straight for the good stuff... you know the jello kind with tiny marshmallows! As an intermediate adult I have learned to broaden my scope to include more than just jello deliciousness on my plate. :-)
-Jennifer Figgins
daughter of Jesse Figgins and Mary Bryan
Ingredients:
1 bag of shredded cabbage
1 apple (optional)Dressing:
1 apple (optional)Dressing:
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/8 cup cream
Blend together Miracle Whip, sugar, and vinegar.
Add cream and mix well.
Core and slice apple into bite sized pieces.
In a bowl mix together the shredded cabbage and apple pieces.
Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat.
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/8 cup cream
Blend together Miracle Whip, sugar, and vinegar.
Add cream and mix well.
Core and slice apple into bite sized pieces.
In a bowl mix together the shredded cabbage and apple pieces.
Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat.
