Seafood Pasta Salad and a Winner

Puddie whipped up this tasty treat the other night and I just loved it. 

I think what I loved about it was that most seafood salads that I have tasted usually have celery in them, however this one adds the crunch with green bell peppers instead... a favorite of mine.

He found this new recipe with a twist in the brand new Gooseberry Patch Quick and Easy Christmas.

First up he mixed 1/2 Cup Miracle Whip with 1/4 Cup Italian Dressing and 2 T Grated Parm.

Added 1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onion, 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Pepper and 1/2 Cup Chopped Tomato

And mixed together with the crab

And add 2 Cups Cooked Pasta that has chilled out...

Now gently mix it up baby and let 'er chill...

Yummm!!!

Oh... were ya'all wondering about that little ole cookbook giveaway????

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Asian Chicken Wraps with Sweet and Sour Slaw

Next up from the brand new 101 Easy Everyday Recipes, you chose Asian Chicken Wraps from the Toss Together Suppers section. 

Psst... Have you entered to win the cookbook BEFORE you can buy it yet? The contest ends tomorrow night... just sayin'

Now, I had to alter this tasty treat a bit because I couldn't find General Tso's Sauce... and I LOVE General Tso's Sauce, so I was a bit bummed...

At first I thought I'd substitute Sweet and Sour Sauce... but then I didn't really like that taste with the teriyaki...

So I decided to try a different flavor and took 1 Cup Rice Vinegar...

And mixed it with 2 t Sesame Oil

And 2 t Sesame Seeds

Ding, ding, ding... we have a winner. I am sure this tastes a little different than the original, but hey-- we had to improvise ;)

Now pour your dressing over your cooked chicken (I used the pre-cooked packaged chicken breast strips)

Set that aside and grab your favorite tortillas. I used a whole grain tortilla that is enriched with extra fiber (Weight be gone!).

Toss on some shredded cabbage...

Some shredded carrots

That yummy sesame chicken...

Some sliced almonds

And a little sprinkle of Chow Mein Noodles

Wrap 'er up...

What a yummy light lunch!

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Now, if you are looking for a nice side to compliment the wraps, just flip over a few pages to the Sides in a Snap section and you will find a great Sweet and Sour Slaw that has quickly earned a family favorite status around here...

Now since this was a side and we were already having chicken, I omitted the chicken. I also omitted the oranges and sunflower seeds since I didn't have either in my pantry.

You start out with the college staple... a GOODe Ole block of ramen...

You crunch up the uncooked noodles and keep the seasoning pack back for the dressing...

Now add a bag of Cole Slaw mix.

1 Cup Sliced Almonds

4 Green Onions- chopped

Now toss.

Now take 1/4 Cup of Olive Oil, 1/4 Cup Sugar, 3 T White Vinegar and mix it up in a side bowl with your ramen seasoning packet.

Pour over the slaw...

Toss and refrigerate for at least and hour.

Toss again and serve. Tangy and light!

French Onion Biscuits

Of all the dips in the dip aisle, I always go to the French Onion dip... but not just any French Onion dip... it has to at least taste like the Prairie Farms French Onion dip I grew up on... 

Kraft isn't it... neither are most of the brands. I am sure they are just fine... they are just not what I want.

That is why my heart just about broke the other day when I realized that my IGA (the only one of my grocery stores where I could get the good stuff) stopped carrying Prairie Farms French Onion Dip... but then, I half heartedly tried the new Smith's version  and was shocked to find it was right on point in the taste department...

And no, Smith's and Prairie Farms are not paying me to say so... no one could pay me enough to endorse a French Onion dip that I didn't believe in... French Onion dip is serious stuff-- forever linked to childhood memories and taste buds... just sayin' ;)

Anyhoo... this is my long-winded intro to an awesome little recipe that I was tickled pink you chose as the Sides in a Snap choice of recipes for me to cook up for you here.

This gem comes from the yet-to-be-released 101 Easy Everyday Recipes Cookbook that Gooseberry Patch sent me to review and giveaway another copy to you! 

Have ya entered yet? Huh? Have ya? I'll wait...

One of the reasons I totally heart this cookbook is because all of the recipes are sooo easy!

This French Onion Biscuit comes out of the oven looking and tasting much like a French Onion version of a Cheddar Bay Biscuit a la Red Lobster, but yet it is so simple to make.

You just take 8 oz of French Onion Dip and 1/4 cup of Milk and mix 'er up with...

 1 t Dried Parsley

Then add 2 Cups of Bisquick and combine it through.

Now scoop out 12 biscuits onto a greased or lined cookie sheet.

I LOVE using these great silpat mats.

Bake 'em up at 450 degrees for 7-8 minutes

Immediately top with melted butter and they are ready to go!

YUM!

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Enjoy!