4th of July

[Vanessa]

What are you cooking that day? Any memorable dishes you care to share?

[KimKelly]

We had a big 4th of July bash last year. One of the biggest hits (and easiest to make) was a shredded beef bbq sandwich. I was pregnant and due two weeks later, so I wanted everything easy. This master recipe went like this: "Put roast (a cheap - my dad says "inexpensive" - cut) in the crock pot to stew for about 12 hours. Cover with water and add a bit of minced onion. Then drain and shred beef when done. Add comercial bottled bbq sauce. Stir." I think I used KC Masterpiece. I served them over onion rolls. They were a big hit!

I also have a Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich if you are interested. I made the sauce for that one, it also is really good.

I also always do the typical red, white, and blue fruit salad. We have great strawberries here, so it was strawberries, raspberries, bananas and blueberries. Also a big hit.

Happy 4th!
Kim

[Beth]

I haven't given it a thought, but if we get through a 4 yr old birthday party this weekend and you all post a lot of good ideas here, I'm sure I'll think of something. Memorial day was a brisket that cooked from first eye opening till dinner, corn on the cob and a marinated salad.

[Kelly]

Hi Kim - what a good idea - I never thought to do a pot roast like that. Sounds like a keeper.

[Deanna]

Old Family Favorites from Grandma Jones...our Midwestern picnic fare!

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Beef Brisket

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 pounds beef brisket
1 12-ounce can beer -- (stale)
4 ounces barbecue sauce

Foil-line a pan large enough for brisket. Pour can of beer over brisket and seal. Bake at 300 degrees for 1/2 hour per 1/2 pound. Let sit fifteen minutes. Pour barbecue sauce over brisket and return to oven for 1/2 hour. Slice and serve.

3 pounds = 3 hours
3 ½ pounds = 3 ½ hours
4 pounds = 4 hours
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Per serving: 5890 Calories (kcal); 484g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); 311g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 1326mg Cholesterol; 2103mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 43 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 67 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates



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Old Fashioned Cucumber Salad

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Categories : Family Recipes Salads and Dressings
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds cucumbers
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chives -- chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill -- chopped

Peel cucumbers and remove seeds. Slice them thin and put in a bowl.

In separate mixing bowl combine the remaining ingredients and pour over cucumbers. Toss lightly and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish bowl with sprigs of fresh dill and serve within half an hour. (You could slice red onions very thin, then add with cucumbers and dressing)

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Per serving: 54 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (49% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 144mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates



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Five Cup Salad

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup coconut
1 cup mandarin oranges in light syrup -- drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup pineapple chunks in light syrup -- drained
1 cup sour cream

Mix all in a bowl and chill several hours before serving.

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Per serving: 117 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (55% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 10mg Cholesterol; 17mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates



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Pineapple Picnic Cake

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Categories : Desserts Family Recipes
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Cake:
2 whole eggs -- beaten
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 16-ounce can crushed pineapple -- undrained
Topping:
8 ounces cream cheese
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Mix cake ingredients in order given. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

Mix topping ingredients in order given. Spread over cooled cake and serve.

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Per serving: 385 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (32% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 50mg Cholesterol; 253mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrates



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Grandma Jones Bundt Cake

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 box yellow cake mix
1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup salad oil
3/4 cup water
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon

Mix together all but sugar and cinnamon. Pour half into large bundt cake pan. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over top, then add rest of batter.

Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes. When done, let stand in pan a few minutes then turn on a plate.

Drizzle with powdered sugar frosting (very thin) flavored with butter flavoring. Not too much frosting - it's very filling.


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Per serving: 4526 Calories (kcal); 237g Total Fat; (46% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 569g Carbohydrate; 571mg Cholesterol; 5052mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 46 1/2 Fat; 37 1/2 Other Carbohydrates


[This message has been edited by Deanna (edited 07-01-2000).]