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B.L.T Potato Salad

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Potato SaladAh potato salad, in this house we have a love hate relationship. As in I love it , two of my kids do not! Long ago, after being frustrated with my kids constant complaints and picky eating we made a new rule in the house. Each kid got to pick 3 things to put on their ”I don’t like it” list. They never have to eat these three things, even if we are at someone’s house, and in exchange they have to eat everything else put before them. It actually works pretty darn good. Both of my daughters have potato salad on their “lists”. Leaves more for me! This recipe was one of my favorite recipes I have ever made, the crunchy bacon added a really nice texture and the tartness of the tomatoes added a nice zing. I will be making this again!

Recipe from Southern Living Comfort Food

  • 3 large baking potatoes. peeled and chopped (about 3 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground pepper
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
  • lettuce for garnish

1. Cover potatoes with salted water in saucepan. Bring to a boil.  Cook for about 15 minutes, drain and cool.

2. Mix together the mayo, relish, mustard, parsley and salt and pepper, gently stir in cooled potatoes, Stir in green onions, eggs, and tomatoes, cover and chill at least three hours. ( I like to do this step the day before and chill over night).

3. Before serving stir in bacon, and serve with lettuce leaves.

4. Eat and enjoy!

Jordan’s Favorite Tomato Bagels

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bagelsOur middle daughter Jordan has got a crazy love for tomatoes. Her top three favorite foods are ham subs with extra tomatoes, these delicious bagels and sliced tomatoes in oil and vinegar. Once when we were visiting friends she saw a new carton of grape tomatoes, and very politely asked if she could have one. Said friend replied, “Sure have as many as you like”. As the adults got to visiting (and not paying attention), she ate the whole carton. If I buy tomatoes at the store for a specific recipe I have to hide them. I guess it could be worse, at least it is something healthy. I found this recipe year;s ago on the Kraft site, and have been making it about once a month ever since. I have been making it so long I never measure the ingredients any more just throw everything in a bowl and stir, but for you here is the original recipe.

  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheesetomato mixture
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayo or miracle whip
  • 1 tsp each minced garlic and oregano
  • 2 whole grain bagels, split and toasted.

1. Mix all ingredients (except bagels) in bowl.

2. Spread on toasted bagels.

3. Broil for about 3 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Watch so they don’t burn.

4. That’s it! Eat and Enjoy!

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Tips- Substitute whatever bagels and cheese you have on hand.