Tangy, Crunchy Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad

  Now that warmer weather is here, I'm in the mood for salads!  I like the kind that you can prepare a day ahead and set in the refrigerator for folks to pull out whenever they want some.  These kinds of ready-to-go salads are the perfect summertime fast food!  The beautiful vegetables provide color and crunch;  very satisfying! 

  The recipe that I made today is an old typed one from one of my Aunt Sis' business classes (she required students to bring their favorite recipes for typing practice-such a smart woman!)

Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad

1 lb. fresh cauliflower

1lb.  fresh broccoli

1 small onion -I used Vidalia

Chop vegetables and toss with the following dressing.

1/3 C white vinegar

1/3 C sugar

2/3 C mayo (I use Hellman's)

1 tsp salt

Toss vegetables with the dressing.  Put in a pretty bowl.  Cover and chill overnight.

Have a great week!  Get out and enjoy the sunshine!

Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

Earlier this week, we had a pot roast for dinner.  As usual, there remain the couple of slices of beef and a few potatoes, but I like to use these remnants to make a hearty beef and barley soup.  It's such an easy soup to make!  I think you will like this soup that uses up beef leftovers.  Let's pull that storage container of cold beef and potatoes out of the fridge and get started!

Marcia's Beef and Barley Soup

Shredded beef

Cold leftover cooked potatoes, cubed

Handful of barley

1 C diced celery

1 C diced onion

1/2 C diced, peeled tomatoes

3 or 4 C water

1 can of beef broth or beefconsommé

  Place all ingredients in your slow cooker.  Cook on High for 2 hours, then turn to low until ready to serve.  I seasoned my soup with garlic salt, rosemary and freshly-ground pepper.  (This is great with a toasted everything bagel topped with cream cheese!)