*** A WORD FROM THE KITCHEN ***The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is about a lot more
than just kicking off pre-Summer festivities. There is a
deeper meaning behind the day so as you spend your day off
please remember and honor the gallant souls who laid down
their lives in the service of our great nation. If you know
someone whose friend/family member who've performed this
ultimate act of heroism, wish him/her with a special message
on Memorial Day. It is also a day to gather with friends and
family and reach out with a warm wish.
So if you're choosing to hang out with family and friends
this weekend you'll want to know about this #1 side dish
for any cookout, picnic or barbecue. As simple as you want,
Potato Salads are the best accompaniment to your backyard
grilling....AMERICAN POTATO SALAD! And also scroll down
to see what the big deal about grilling is.
Enjoy!
Marzee
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RECIPE: AMERICAN POTATO SALAD*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
INGREDIENTS:
6 red new potatoes
2 stalks celery -- sliced
1 small red onion -- chopped
6 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
salt and pepper -- to taste
6 eggs -- hardboiled, peeled and chopped
DIRECTIONS:
Put whole potatoes in a couple of inches of salted water,
cover pot and boil for 20-25 minutes, or until just barely
tender. Drain potatoes, and when cool enough to handle,
peel and cut into 2" chunks. Combine potatoes, celery,
onion and salad dressing in a large bowl and allow to
marinate for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients
except for chopped eggs - taste and adjust seasonings as
needed. Add eggs and stir gently to combine. Garnish with
either more sliced hardboiled eggs, chopped fresh parsley
or paprika.
Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Salads, Potatoes, Picnics, Side Dishes
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SURVEY SAYS..... According to a recent survey conducted by the Barbecue
Industry Association:
* About three quarters (74%) of all U.S. households
own a barbecue grill.
* Grill ownership is highest among younger, larger,
higher income families who live in houses.
* Female heads of households (57%) are more likely to
make the decision to barbecue and select the menu.
* Male heads of household (61%) are more likely to do
the cooking.
* 58% of grill owners own a charcoal grill.
* 59% of grill owners own a gas grill.
* Barbecuers use their grills an average of five times
per month.
* 52% of all grills are used year-round.
* Use of aromatic smoking woods has increased 75%
since 1983.