Mom’s American Potato Salad

Here is an American version of my Mom’s favorite potato salad. Add the Tastee® dressing and Miracle Whip® slowly until you get the proper balance.
Best left to sit in the fridge a few hours before serving.

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Mom’s German Potato Salad

A summer classic recipe served at my parent’s house for the past thirty-five years.

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Asian Scallion Salad

This is a refreshing salad with a fair amount of kick due to the crushed chili. Kochukaru is the traditional Korean dried chili used for this dish. It is the same chili that makes kimchi so spicy.
You can substitute any crushed hot red chili for this recipe with great results.

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Tomatoes Teruel

Teruel is a city in the produce-rich region of Aragon in Spain. This salad is stunning on its own or as a side dish served with grilled fish or chicken. This is an end-of-summer favorite in our family.

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Country Cole Slaw

A classic from 1940′s post-war Americana. The heavy whipping cream makes this recipe a bit more sweet than the common vinegar-based versions.

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Tuna Macaroni Salad

The original version of this came from my mom. I modified it slightly and we argue to this day over whether it should have dill in it, or not. You decide. This was one of my all-time summer favorites growing up.

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Tomato Cucumber Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette

This is a really great recipe on a hot summer day. Goes well with grilled corn.

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Thai Cucumber Salad

This salad was one of my favorites at a local Thai restaurant. After some coaxing and a five-dollar tip, I persuaded an unexperienced doe-eyed waitress to part with the recipe. So are the perils of hacker-cuisine in Eastern Wisconsin. The perfect side dish on a hot day – try with grilled corn and pork chops.

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Summer Cucumber Salad

This recipe is from my Mom. It’s older than dirt and an instant classic. Paired with corn and kabobs on the grill… nothing better.

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KFC Coleslaw

I found this version (among many) on the internet and I must say it is almost dead-on true to the original. I think you’ll agree.

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