Summer Recipes

  • Creamy finely chopped coleslaw made with green cabbage, carrots, onion and buttermilk dressing

    Copycat Long John Silver’s Coleslaw

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Creamy, Sweet and Tangy Fast-Food Favorite This Copycat Long John Silver’s Coleslaw has finely chopped cabbage, carrots and onion tossed in a creamy buttermilk dressing. It has that sweet and tangy flavor and signature finely chopped texture people remember from the restaurant. My Long John Silver’s Love Story Years ago, I worked at a shoe store called Chens on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Two of the Polish girls I worked with, both named Agatha, ntroduced me to the chicken planks from Long John Silver’s. I am not a cooked-fish kind of gal, so the chicken planks were a…

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  • Old-Fashioned Creamy Lettuce Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Crisp and Creamy Salad With a Sweet and Tangy Cucumber Onion Topper Old-Fashioned Creamy Lettuce Salad is one of those simple recipes that proves you do not need a dozen fancy ingredients to make a really good salad. Crisp iceberg lettuce is topped with a sweet and tangy homemade…

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  • Creamy Tuna Noodle Pasta Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    Before You Jump To The Recipe… If you’re planning to head right to the recipe card, I recommend first reading Choosing The Right Tuna, Why I Use Shell Pasta, and Getting The Dressing Just Right below. There are also plenty of easy substitutions if you don’t like tuna, want to…

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  • Firecracker Sausage & Potatoes

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Sweet, Spicy And Smoky One-Pan Dinner Firecracker Sausage and Potatoes is one of those dinners that looks like you did a lot more work than you actually did. Baby potatoes are roasted with smoky jalapeƱo cheddar sausage and sweet onions until the potatoes have crispy edges, the sausage gets…

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  • Sweet Corn Butter Pasta

    April Lee Wiencek

    Midwest Goodness In Pasta Form Every summer I find myself looking for new ways to use sweet corn, and this Sweet Corn Butter Pasta may be one of my favorites because it tastes just like sinking your teeth into a juicy ear of corn. It has all the flavors of…

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  • Deli Style Asian Chicken Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    An Asian Inspired Twist On Classic Chicken Salad This Deli Style Asian Chicken Salad is going to be a favorite recipe for Summer with its tender shredded chicken gently cooked in a soy-sesame broth, then tossed with a creamy ginger mayo dressing. Add in crisp vegetables and fresh green onions…

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  • Queso On The Grill

    April Lee Wiencek

    Something Spicy For Summer Queso On The Grill is a dreamy summer snack that you plop in a pan on your grill or campfire for a zesty treat everyone will dig into! Made with taco meat, Velveeta Cheese, tomatoes, and some chilis, this dip has kick with a creamy touch.…

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  • Pea Bruschetta

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Surprising Summer Appetizer Pea Bruschetta made with frozen peas, rice vinegar, onion, and a delicious blend of seasoning and herbs will be your “go-to” summer appetizer. This appetizer is fresh and simple to make. This Pea Bruschetta has been proven to convert pea haters to pea lovers. We have…

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