Yummy In The Tummy

In honor of the 4th, here are some recipes that we have cooked up the last few months.  Have a happy & safe holiday!

Pumpkin Blossoms

Ingredients

pumpkin blossoms         2 eggs, beaten

2 tbsp. water                  salt

pepper                           1 cup bread crumbs

cooking oil for frying

Instructions

Remove center stem of pumpkin blossoms.  Wash blossoms gently in large basin of salted water.  Pat dry on paper towel.  Beat together egg, water, salt and pepper.  Place bread crumbs in separate bowl.  Dip blossoms in to egg mixture and then into bread crumbs.  Saute in hot oil until golden, turning once.

Simple Personal Pizzas

Capsaicin Free Potato Salad

  

Ingredients

3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

3/4 cup Hellmann's mayo

1 tsp Plochman's yellow mustard

6 cups cubed cooked red potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs)

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Mix mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper in large bowl.  Add celery, peas, and onions, mix.  Then add potatoes and eggs and mix lightly.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Grilled Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients

4 slices rye bread

1/2 lb. corned beef, sliced

1/2 cup sauerkraut, well drained

2 slices swiss cheese, halved

1/4 cup thousand island dressing

4 tsp. butter, softened

Instructions

Cover 2 slices of bread with layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and dressing; top with second bread slice.  Spread both sides of the bread with butter.  Cook in skillet on medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Stay cool & enjoy!!!!!!