HippieDog's Favorite Recipes

Broccoli Cole Slaw

This is my new favorite salad.

My sister made it for our 4th of July party and I was in love.

I love crunchy food!

Broccoli Cole Slaw

2 3 ounce bags Oriental flavor Ramen Noodles
3/4 stick butter
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 12 ounce bags broccoli cole slaw mix
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
chopped green onions, for garnish
3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 ramen noodle seasoning packets

Place ramen noodles in plastic bag and crush with rolling pin.

Melt butter in large skillet on low-medium heat. Add crushed noodles and almonds. Stir until noodles and almonds are just golden brown.

Meanwhile, combine canola oil, brown sugar, vinegar and seasoning packets to small bowl. Stir until well combined.

Place broccoli cole slaw mix in large salad bowl, add toasted ramen noodle mix and dressing. Toss to coat. Add sunflower seeds and green onion for garnish.

Recipe source: My sister Susie
Slightly adapted from Paula Deen Broccoli Cole Slaw

Mandarin Orange Pineapple Salad

Mandarin Orange Pineapple Salad

8 ounce Coolwhip
small package orange Jello
small container small curd cottage cheese
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 can pineapple chunks, drained

Mix all together and refrigerate overnight.

Recipe Source: My sister Cathy

Mesquite Chicken Poppy Salad

 

 

cooked chicken, cut in bite size pieces 
Romaine lettuce
Kraft Poppy Seed dressing
slivered almonds
Colby/Jack cheese,shredded
garden tomatoes, optional

We grilled our chicken the night before using Grill Mates Mesquite Marinades. I always turn the left over chicken into this salad the next day.

Just add lettuce and top with chicken, cheese, almonds, garden tomatoes and Poppy Seed dressing.

Fast-easy and a GREAT lunch.

 

Best Homemade Coleslaw

 

This Coleslaw is so GOOD! I can't imagine ever having to buy it anywhere else again :)

1 16 ounce bag coleslaw mix
2 TB diced onion
2/3 cup mayonnaise
3 TB vegetable oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1 TB white vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. poppy seeds

Combine coleslaw with onions in large bowl.

In small bowl, whisk together mayo, oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and poppy seeds. Pour dressing over coleslaw and toss.

Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving :)

I found this recipe over at all recipes.com

Pink Salad

 

This salad is a tradition in our family for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

It's also so pretty for baby showers or special occasions.

Super fast and easy and so Delicious!

1 pint whipping cream
8 ounce bag miniature marshmallow
20 ounce can pineapple chunks
1 8 ounce block cream cheese
red food coloring

Drain pineapple and reserve juice.

Add cream cheese to bowl and add a small amount of pineapple juice.

Mix on high speed until mixture resembles mayo or frosting. Adding more pineapple juice as needed.

Add 2 to 3 drops of red food coloring to make a pretty pink color.

Of course you can add different colors for the holidays :)

Add whipping cream and beat until light and fluffy.

Stir in pineapple chunks and marshmallows.

Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before serving or overnight :)

YUM!