Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Yellow Hammers for a Party

 Roll Tide! My daughter graduated from the University of Alabama.  Yellow Hammers were the go-to game day cocktail.  They're sweet and strong and great for a party or tailgating.

Yellow Hammers for a Crowd (2 gallons)

2 cups water

750 ml vodka (3 cups)

750 ml white rum (3 cups)

750 ml amaretto (3 cups)

9 cups orange juice

13.5 cups pineapple juice.

Combine in a large container/punch bowl and serve over ice.


Sally's Corn Salad

 For all the Jansen corn you don't eat right away!

Sally's Corn Salad

4 cups corn

1 green bell pepper, diced

8 oz shredded Co-Jack cheese

1/3 cup finely chopped onion (or a bunch of green onion)

1 cup mayo

9 oz package Fritos Chili Cheese Corn Chips

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except Fritos.  Let chill.  Before serving gently fold in the chips.  Serve immediately.

Note: If you don't think all of the salad will be consumed right away, garnish with the Fritos vs folding them in. 

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Make this in July: Tomato, Green Bean and Potato Salad

 From my childhood church cookbook: Edina Morningside Community Church. It’s a perfect salad for July when beans are plentiful. Tastes very European…I love it! 

Tomato, Green Bean and Potato Salad

1 3/4 lbs red potatoes cut in bite sized pieces. 

3/4 lb fresh green beans trimmed and cut in bite sized pieces

2 tsp salt

5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 

4 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/3 cup snipped fresh basil

1/2 cup sliced green onion

I pt cherry tomatoes, halved



Wash and cut green beans. Steam until crisp-tender, then place in ice water. Set aside. Cook tomatoes in water to cover with 2 tsp salt. Cook covered until tender, but firm. Drain and put in large bowl. Whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Stir in green onion and basil. Pour over warm potatoes. Drain chilled green beans and stir into potatoes. Mix gently. Store in refrigerator. Remove from fridge 1 hour before serving. Stir in tomatoes and serve.