Dolly Parton's Coleslaw

 

Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Peanut Butter Cookies

 

Ingredients:

1 cup butter salted or unsalted

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

⅝ teaspoon vanilla extract ( To measure 5/8 teaspoon, combine 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon. If you do not own a 1/8 teaspoon measuring spoon, fill a 1/4 teaspoon spoon halfway, or add a small "pinch" to a level 1/2 teaspoon)

1 ⅔ cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 ¼ teaspoon salt

1 ¾ cup flour

Directions:

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Beat until smooth.

Add dry ingredients and mix until soft dough forms.

Tip: Chill the dough for 1-2 hours before baking. It's easier to scoop, and the cookies bake up sturdier.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Use a 2 Tbsp. sized cookie scoop to scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.

Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheets.

Loaded Creamy Cucumber Salad

 Ingredients:

2 large English cucumbers (or 4–5 regular cucumbers), sliced ¼-inch thick

½ cup sliced grape tomatoes

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

10–12 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

Dressing

1 cup sour cream

½ cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried dill (plus more for garnish)

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

Directions:

Wash and slice the cucumbers.

If using regular cucumbers, sprinkle them with a little salt and let them drain in a colander for 20–30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, pepper, and vinegar until smooth.

Fold in the cucumbers, onion slices, cheddar cheese, and about three-quarters of the bacon.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.

Before serving, top with the remaining bacon, extra shredded cheese, cucumber slices, and a sprinkle of dried dill.

It's been SO hot! Locals are saying they have never experienced heat before. Been in the upper 90's with a heat index around 110.

Not dry heat- full of humanity😖 

Chickpea Salad

 I didn't add olives.

Would make again

Fresh Cantaloupe & Cucumber Salad

 Ingredients:

1 cantaloupe, seeds removed and cubed

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced ( I had a yellow one I needed to use)

1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced

3 – 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, or to taste

good pinch of salt

Directions:

Cantaloupe: Slice into bite size pieces.

Cucumber:  Slice the cucumber into 1/8 – 1/4 inch slices.

Bell Pepper: Slice into 1/4 – 1/8 inch slices. Cut the slices in half.

Onion:  slice into 1/8 – 1/4 inch slices.

Assemble salad: Place ingredients in a large bowl. Add apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper and mix well to coat. Cover and set in the refrigerator for an hour or so to chill and marinate, mix occasionally if you like.

Serve: Salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

We have been living in the house in Florida full time for about 10 years and all that time I have only bought 2 cantaloupes. Both have had NO taste. 

This salad was ok, especially since I add extra seasoning. Won't be making it again.

Had some leftover and added a package of seasoned tuna. If I made this again I would add the tuna. Makes for a light summer meal

Peach Corn Salsa

 

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs peaches

3 1/3 cup fresh or frozen corn

1 cup finely chopped peppers of choice

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tsp salt

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp fresh or dried thyme

Directions:

Wash, peel, pit, and finely chop peaches until you have 3.5 cups 

Add all ingredients to pot. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Ladle hot salsa into hot half pint jars. Leave 1/2 inch headspace. Clean rim of jar. Add lid and ring, fingertip tight.

Add hot jars to hot water bath canner. Boil jars for 15 minutes (adjust for elevation above 1000'). Then turn off heat and remove lid for 5-10 minutes.

Remove jars and place on towel on counter for 12-18 hours.

Makes about 6 half pints.

Optional: Add 2 tbsp maple syrup for a sweeter salsa.

Zucchini "crab" Cakes

 No idea why they are called crab cakes. Only thing I could come up with is that it has Old Bay.

I printed it out in 04 and made in 05.

I lived on the island when I made them and sure someone gave me zucchini. This one came from Aldi's.

I used panko and almond flour.