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Holy Slaw!

Tired of coleslaws more mayonnaise than salad? Instead, this is a slightly unusual, colorful slaw, full of crunchy vegetables, lightly dressed in an Asian-style peanut and ginger dressing. Holy Slaw! is perfect for a crowd, perfect for summer gatherings, perfect for outdoor events and a great favorite at church potlucks! Do I hear a hallelujah?! Real Food, Fresh and Healthy. Crowd Favorite. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Naturally Gluten Free. ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ Nothing Like a Party with Great Food. At a party last summer, I filled my plate, then headed outside. With congestion in the doorway, the Incomings and the Outgoings were making conversation. An Incoming appraised my plate, then offered, "That salad's GREAT." I looked up, wondering how in heaven this perfect stranger knew to compliment the salad I'd brought. Seeing my surprise, he asked, "Did you make it?" He hadn't known, he just liked the Holy Slaw! Nothing Lik

Tropical Supper Salad

This salad is a magical combination of flavors and textures, "every bite is different" someone said recently when I made a triple batch for an impromptu family supper. It's a "concept" recipe for a mixed vegetable and fruit salad, just be sure to include plenty of fruit, that's what makes this salad special. While the salad stands alone, it's especially designed to pair with Tropical Pork Tenderloin , just pork tenderloin seasoned with a distinctive rub and roasted. For a large gathering, I like to cook the pork ahead of time and chill, then slice it thin with an electric knife. ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ Moms & Dads Strolling Is it the same in towns and cities everywhere now’days? In my neighborhood, especially on the weekends, fathers push strollers as much as mothers. Weekdays, the Mom Parade starts about nine, mostly power-stroller-walking two and three abreast, faces taut and determined, filled with triple-tasking purpose: If w

Tropical Pork Tenderloin

Tropical Pork Tenderloin cooks with bright island heat, it's the spice rub that makes this one of my long-time favorites. The pork stands alone but is designed to pair beautifully with Tropical Salad Supper , salad greens tossed with a citrus vinaigrette, fresh-sliced mango, sweet peppers and avocado. Be sure to cook an extra loin or two, the meat is extra-good later, sliced thin for sandwiches or a great protein-rich snack. ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ COMPLIMENTS! A Toronto cook reported this week that three generations loved this pork tenderloin ... "... it was a hit!" ~ Tony & Sue Success! In the Meat Department. “Meat makes me nervous,” a new cook confided. His nervies don't apply to drive-through food, as amply evidenced by an expanding waistline and elevating credit card debt. We talked it through, how to cook meat safely. He soon proudly reported, “I’ve cooked meat twice. It’s not that hard!” He’s right. With a few tips, it’s