If you are looking for a refreshing salad to serve this upcoming holiday weekend or at a picnic, potluck, or for an everyday meal, this […]
Salads
Sauerkraut Salad
As we start in to cook-out season here in the Coal Region, the requisite potato and macaroni salads show up. As much as I am […]
Mom’s Ham Salad
This ham salad was guaranteed to make an appearance in Mom’s kitchen twice a year; after Christmas and after Easter — the two times a […]
Retro Carrot-Pineapple Salad
Dad was a “meat and potatoes” kinda guy. Mom and I, however, had no problem with veggies. Of course, the older I got, the more […]
Ambrosia (Salad)
A staple on many tables in Pennsylvania Dutch country and found at church events, pot lucks, and holiday dinners, Ambrosia was on the menu for my family’s […]
Mom’s Waldorf Salad
Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut salad generally made of fresh apples, celery, grapes and walnuts, dressed in mayonnaise. The name comes from the […]
Creamed Cucumbers
This cucumber salad is very simple, but delicious. It can be found as a side dish offering at some diners and restaurants in the Coal […]
Pa. Dutch Pepper Cabbage
A sweet and sour side dish, this features a German, Pa. Dutch, and Coal Region favorite — cabbage — but this time it is not in […]
Pa. Dutch Hot Bacon Dressing
My grandmother LOVED hot bacon dressing over tender, young dandelion greens. We never treated our lawn, just let nature take her course, and as a […]
Amish Macaroni Salad
Creamy, some added crunch, and a special ingredient: Miracle Whip. Yes, whether you are a fan or not, this recipe calls for it and I […]