My Mom usually hosts the holiday dinners in our family as she has more
room than my sister or I do. A few months ago, she slipped in her
backyard and broke her ankle. Understandably, she doesn't feel up to
hosting Easter, so I volunteered to do it. Thought I would share my
menu with you as some of you will be held responsible! LOL! Appetizers
will only be cheese, salami, and crackers as we always have a tendency
to fill up on apps! The rest as follows:

Ham
Pommes Americanes- recipe to follow
Steamed asparagus with s & p & butter
Best Baked Beans- Thanks to Terry "Squeaks"
Strawberry Spinach Salad- Thanks to Kili
Deviled eggs
Relish tray
Carrot Cake- Thanks to Wayne
Lemon Bars- Thanks to "Bakesale Betty"

I think it's sounding pretty damn good! Now, for my contribution.
Pommes Americanes, or as they are known in my family as "White Trash
Potatoes", are the only reason I have ever bought Velveeta! This
recipe was given to me by my sister a few years ago, but no idea where
she got it, so I cannot credit the right person for this.

Pommes Americanes
2 24 oz pkgs frozen shredded hash browns
2 cups half & half
3/4 lb Velveeta
8 oz butter
1 tsp salt
1/4 lb or more shredded cheddar cheese
Thaw potatoes- crumble into a 9 x 12 baking dish. Put 1/2 & 1/2 ,
Velveeta, and butter into a medium sized saucepan over low heat,
stirring until melted. Pour sauce over potatoes, & mix with fork. Top
with cheddar. Bake at 350 for 75 minutes, watching carefully the last
15 minutes.

"merryb" > wrote in message
...
> My Mom usually hosts the holiday dinners in our family as she has more
> room than my sister or I do. A few months ago, she slipped in her
> backyard and broke her ankle. Understandably, she doesn't feel up to
> hosting Easter, so I volunteered to do it. Thought I would share my
> menu with you as some of you will be held responsible! LOL! Appetizers
> will only be cheese, salami, and crackers as we always have a tendency
> to fill up on apps! The rest as follows:
>
> Ham
> Pommes Americanes- recipe to follow
> Steamed asparagus with s & p & butter
> Best Baked Beans- Thanks to Terry "Squeaks"
> Strawberry Spinach Salad- Thanks to Kili
> Deviled eggs
> Relish tray
> Carrot Cake- Thanks to Wayne
> Lemon Bars- Thanks to "Bakesale Betty"
>
[snippysnip]

Merry, it all sounds really good! Your mom will be proud.

I wonder how the potatoes would be with regular cheddar?

On Mar 19, 9:11*am, "cybercat" > wrote:
> "merryb" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > My Mom usually hosts the holiday dinners in our family as she has more
> > room than my sister or I do. A few months ago, she slipped in her
> > backyard and broke her ankle. Understandably, she doesn't feel up to
> > hosting Easter, so I volunteered to do it. Thought I would share my
> > menu with you as some of you will be held responsible! LOL! Appetizers
> > will only be cheese, salami, and crackers as we always have a tendency
> > to fill up on apps! The rest as follows:
>
> > Ham
> > Pommes Americanes- recipe to follow
> > Steamed asparagus with s & p & butter
> > Best Baked Beans- Thanks to Terry "Squeaks"
> > Strawberry Spinach Salad- Thanks to Kili
> > Deviled eggs
> > Relish tray
> > Carrot Cake- Thanks to Wayne
> > Lemon Bars- Thanks to "Bakesale Betty"
>
> [snippysnip]
>
> Merry, it all sounds really good! Your mom will be proud.
>
> I wonder how the potatoes would be with regular cheddar?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Dunno, but I think the Velveeta is required to get the right
consistency for the sauce. BTW, this is great for a hangover! On Xmas
morning, I make this and a Strata & pop them in the oven for the
easiest breakfast ever!

"merryb" > wrote in message
...
On Mar 19, 9:11 am, "cybercat" > wrote:
> "merryb" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > My Mom usually hosts the holiday dinners in our family as she has more
> > room than my sister or I do. A few months ago, she slipped in her
> > backyard and broke her ankle. Understandably, she doesn't feel up to
> > hosting Easter, so I volunteered to do it. Thought I would share my
> > menu with you as some of you will be held responsible! LOL! Appetizers
> > will only be cheese, salami, and crackers as we always have a tendency
> > to fill up on apps! The rest as follows:
>
> > Ham
> > Pommes Americanes- recipe to follow
> > Steamed asparagus with s & p & butter
> > Best Baked Beans- Thanks to Terry "Squeaks"
> > Strawberry Spinach Salad- Thanks to Kili
> > Deviled eggs
> > Relish tray
> > Carrot Cake- Thanks to Wayne
> > Lemon Bars- Thanks to "Bakesale Betty"
>
> [snippysnip]
>
> Merry, it all sounds really good! Your mom will be proud.
>
> I wonder how the potatoes would be with regular cheddar?- Hide quoted
> text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

>Dunno, but I think the Velveeta is required to get the >right consistency
>for the sauce. BTW, this is great for a >hangover! On Xmas morning, I make
>this and a Strata >& pop them in the oven for the
>easiest breakfast ever!

Sounds really nice. I will google for strata.



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On Wed 19 Mar 2008 09:09:28a, merryb told us...

> My Mom usually hosts the holiday dinners in our family as she has more
> room than my sister or I do. A few months ago, she slipped in her
> backyard and broke her ankle. Understandably, she doesn't feel up to
> hosting Easter, so I volunteered to do it. Thought I would share my
> menu with you as some of you will be held responsible! LOL! Appetizers
> will only be cheese, salami, and crackers as we always have a tendency
> to fill up on apps! The rest as follows:
>
> Ham
> Pommes Americanes- recipe to follow
> Steamed asparagus with s & p & butter
> Best Baked Beans- Thanks to Terry "Squeaks"
> Strawberry Spinach Salad- Thanks to Kili
> Deviled eggs
> Relish tray
> Carrot Cake- Thanks to Wayne
> Lemon Bars- Thanks to "Bakesale Betty"
>
> I think it's sounding pretty damn good! Now, for my contribution.
> Pommes Americanes, or as they are known in my family as "White Trash
> Potatoes", are the only reason I have ever bought Velveeta! This
> recipe was given to me by my sister a few years ago, but no idea where
> she got it, so I cannot credit the right person for this.
>
> Pommes Americanes
> 2 24 oz pkgs frozen shredded hash browns
> 2 cups half & half
> 3/4 lb Velveeta
> 8 oz butter
> 1 tsp salt
> 1/4 lb or more shredded cheddar cheese
> Thaw potatoes- crumble into a 9 x 12 baking dish. Put 1/2 & 1/2 ,
> Velveeta, and butter into a medium sized saucepan over low heat,
> stirring until melted. Pour sauce over potatoes, & mix with fork. Top
> with cheddar. Bake at 350 for 75 minutes, watching carefully the last
> 15 minutes.
>
>

Sounds like a very tasty meal, Merry! The potatoes sound good!

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On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:31:24 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>
>"merryb" > wrote in message
...
>On Mar 19, 9:11 am, "cybercat" > wrote:
>> "merryb" > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>>
>>
>> > My Mom usually hosts the holiday dinners in our family as she has more
>> > room than my sister or I do. A few months ago, she slipped in her
>> > backyard and broke her ankle. Understandably, she doesn't feel up to
>> > hosting Easter, so I volunteered to do it. Thought I would share my
>> > menu with you as some of you will be held responsible! LOL! Appetizers
>> > will only be cheese, salami, and crackers as we always have a tendency
>> > to fill up on apps! The rest as follows:
>>
>> > Ham
>> > Pommes Americanes- recipe to follow
>> > Steamed asparagus with s & p & butter
>> > Best Baked Beans- Thanks to Terry "Squeaks"
>> > Strawberry Spinach Salad- Thanks to Kili
>> > Deviled eggs
>> > Relish tray
>> > Carrot Cake- Thanks to Wayne
>> > Lemon Bars- Thanks to "Bakesale Betty"
>>
>> [snippysnip]
>>
>> Merry, it all sounds really good! Your mom will be proud.
>>
>> I wonder how the potatoes would be with regular cheddar?- Hide quoted
>> text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>>Dunno, but I think the Velveeta is required to get the >right consistency
>>for the sauce. BTW, this is great for a >hangover! On Xmas morning, I make
>>this and a Strata >& pop them in the oven for the
>>easiest breakfast ever!
>
>Sounds really nice. I will google for strata.

Strata is dead easy, but I can't imagine the two together - too many
carbs.

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sf wrote:

> Strata is dead easy, but I can't imagine the two together - too many
> carbs.
>
That's pretty much how I feel about any holiday meal that includes baked
beans (picnic food, IMO) as well as potatoes. They don't "go" together
except at a picnic. I'd just want more vegetables myself. Especially
since dessert is also so carb heavy?

I do a strata on Xmas morning myself. No meat in it, but baked bacon on
the side and fruit. No other casserole necessary or desired here.

> On Wed 19 Mar 2008 09:09:28a, merryb told us...

>> Pommes Americanes, or as they are known in my family as "White Trash
>> Potatoes", are the only reason I have ever bought Velveeta! This
>> recipe was given to me by my sister a few years ago, but no idea where
>> she got it, so I cannot credit the right person for this.
>>
>> Pommes Americanes
>> 2 24 oz pkgs frozen shredded hash browns
>> 2 cups half & half
>> 3/4 lb Velveeta
>> 8 oz butter
>> 1 tsp salt
>> 1/4 lb or more shredded cheddar cheese
>> Thaw potatoes- crumble into a 9 x 12 baking dish. Put 1/2 & 1/2 ,
>> Velveeta, and butter into a medium sized saucepan over low heat,
>> stirring until melted. Pour sauce over potatoes, & mix with fork. Top
>> with cheddar. Bake at 350 for 75 minutes, watching carefully the last
>> 15 minutes.
>>
>>



I've had this at pot-lucks but instead of Velveeta they use
cream cheese.
Yes, it is tasty. Even better made with frozen Potatoes
O'Brien. The onions and peppers add a nice touch.

gloria p

Goomba38 wrote:
> That's pretty much how I feel about any holiday meal that includes baked
> beans (picnic food, IMO) as well as potatoes. They don't "go" together
> except at a picnic. I'd just want more vegetables myself. Especially
> since dessert is also so carb heavy?
>
> I do a strata on Xmas morning myself. No meat in it, but baked bacon on
> the side and fruit. No other casserole necessary or desired here.

Speaking of strata, I had a interesting one yesterday. It
contained artichokes and goat cheese. I thought it could use
some sparking from lemon zest. I think I'll have to play with
this concept a bit.

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On Mar 24, 3:25*am, "Jean B." > wrote:
> Goomba38 wrote:
> > That's pretty much how I feel about any holiday meal that includes baked
> > beans (picnic food, IMO) as well as potatoes. They don't "go" together
> > except at a picnic. I'd just want more vegetables myself. Especially
> > since dessert is also so carb heavy?
>
> > I do a strata on Xmas morning myself. No meat in it, but baked bacon on
> > the side and fruit. No other casserole necessary or desired here.
>
> Speaking of strata, I had a interesting one yesterday. *It
> contained artichokes and goat cheese. *I thought it could use
> some sparking from lemon zest. *I think I'll have to play with
> this concept a bit.
>
> --
> Jean B.

I saw a recipe for one that had crab & swiss cheese. You can get
really creative with a basic recipe. BTW, everything I made for Easter
dinner turned out incredible. Terry's bean recipe was great! Whenever
I had made beans before, I would get 5-6 cans of assorted beans and
doctor them up with bacon, brown sugar, etc. Not anymore! These were
time consuming, but easy and worth the effort! The spinach/strawberry
salad was a surprise hit- my husband almost talked me out of making
it, but I'm really glad I didn't listen to him! That's going to be a
summer fave, especially when the local berries come in. I made Wayne's
carrot cake, but made cupcakes out of the batter, and topped with
cream cheese icing- incredible. Bakesale Betty's lemon bars were the
only thing I had a problem with. I made them the day before, and put
them in the fridge. The tops ended up kinda damp, so when I sprinkled
the powdered sugar on, it melted, which was not very attractive. But
they were sure good & lemony- I got the lemons from a little tree my
mom has in her greenhouse. Thank you everyone for posting these
recipes!!

merryb wrote:
> I saw a recipe for one that had crab & swiss cheese. You can get
> really creative with a basic recipe. BTW, everything I made for Easter
> dinner turned out incredible. Terry's bean recipe was great! Whenever
> I had made beans before, I would get 5-6 cans of assorted beans and
> doctor them up with bacon, brown sugar, etc. Not anymore! These were
> time consuming, but easy and worth the effort! The spinach/strawberry
> salad was a surprise hit- my husband almost talked me out of making
> it, but I'm really glad I didn't listen to him! That's going to be a
> summer fave, especially when the local berries come in. I made Wayne's
> carrot cake, but made cupcakes out of the batter, and topped with
> cream cheese icing- incredible. Bakesale Betty's lemon bars were the
> only thing I had a problem with. I made them the day before, and put
> them in the fridge. The tops ended up kinda damp, so when I sprinkled
> the powdered sugar on, it melted, which was not very attractive. But
> they were sure good & lemony- I got the lemons from a little tree my
> mom has in her greenhouse. Thank you everyone for posting these
> recipes!!

Sounds delightful! I can't wait for the native strawberries
to be available!

The spinach-strawberry salad I am envisioning contains the
obvious plus sliced almonds and is anointed with poppyseed
dressing.

--
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On Mar 25, 1:31*pm, "kilikini" > wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
> > merryb wrote:
> >> I saw a recipe for one that had crab & swiss cheese. You can get
> >> really creative with a basic recipe. BTW, everything I made for
> >> Easter dinner turned out incredible. Terry's bean recipe was great!
> >> Whenever I had made beans before, I would get 5-6 cans of assorted
> >> beans and doctor them up with bacon, brown sugar, etc. Not anymore!
> >> These were time consuming, but easy and worth the effort! The
> >> spinach/strawberry salad was a surprise hit- my husband almost
> >> talked me out of making it, but I'm really glad I didn't listen to
> >> him! That's going to be a summer fave, especially when the local
> >> berries come in. I made Wayne's carrot cake, but made cupcakes out
> >> of the batter, and topped with cream cheese icing- incredible.
> >> Bakesale Betty's lemon bars were the only thing I had a problem
> >> with. I made them the day before, and put them in the fridge. The
> >> tops ended up kinda damp, so when I sprinkled the powdered sugar on,
> >> it melted, which was not very attractive. But they were sure good &
> >> lemony- I got the lemons from a little tree my mom has in her
> >> greenhouse. Thank you everyone for posting these recipes!!
>
> > Sounds delightful! *I can't wait for the native strawberries
> > to be available!
>
> > The spinach-strawberry salad I am envisioning contains the
> > obvious plus sliced almonds and is anointed with poppyseed
> > dressing.
>
> That sounds fabulous, Jean. *This is a recipe I have for a
> strawberry-spinach salad.
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * -= Exported from BigOven =-
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * *Strawberry Spinach Salad
>
> Recipe By: Sweetbay Flyer, 2/13/2008
> Serving Size: 4
> Cuisine: American
> Main Ingredient: Spinach
> Categories: Meatless, Valentines Day, Summer, Spring, Sesame, Poppy Seed,
> Strawberries, Onion, Salads
>
> -= Ingredients =-
> 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
> 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
> 1/2 cup White Sugar
> 1/2 cup Olive oil
> 1/2 cup Distilled White Vinegar
> 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
> 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
> 1 tablespoon Onion ; minced
> 10 ounces Fresh Spinach ; rinsed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
> 1 quart Strawberries ; cleaned, hulled and sliced
> 1/4 cup Almonds ; blanched and slivered
>
> -= Instructions =-
> In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive
> oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. *Cover and chill for
> one hour.
>
> In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. *Pour
> dressing over salad and toss. *Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Yup- that's the one I made. I used sliced, toasted almonds, a little
balsamico, & no sesame seeds. Delicious!!

kilikini wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>> merryb wrote:
>>> I saw a recipe for one that had crab & swiss cheese. You can get
>>> really creative with a basic recipe. BTW, everything I made for
>>> Easter dinner turned out incredible. Terry's bean recipe was great!
>>> Whenever I had made beans before, I would get 5-6 cans of assorted
>>> beans and doctor them up with bacon, brown sugar, etc. Not anymore!
>>> These were time consuming, but easy and worth the effort! The
>>> spinach/strawberry salad was a surprise hit- my husband almost
>>> talked me out of making it, but I'm really glad I didn't listen to
>>> him! That's going to be a summer fave, especially when the local
>>> berries come in. I made Wayne's carrot cake, but made cupcakes out
>>> of the batter, and topped with cream cheese icing- incredible.
>>> Bakesale Betty's lemon bars were the only thing I had a problem
>>> with. I made them the day before, and put them in the fridge. The
>>> tops ended up kinda damp, so when I sprinkled the powdered sugar on,
>>> it melted, which was not very attractive. But they were sure good &
>>> lemony- I got the lemons from a little tree my mom has in her
>>> greenhouse. Thank you everyone for posting these recipes!!
>> Sounds delightful! I can't wait for the native strawberries
>> to be available!
>>
>> The spinach-strawberry salad I am envisioning contains the
>> obvious plus sliced almonds and is anointed with poppyseed
>> dressing.
>
> That sounds fabulous, Jean. This is a recipe I have for a
> strawberry-spinach salad.
>
> -= Exported from BigOven =-
>
> Strawberry Spinach Salad
>
> Recipe By: Sweetbay Flyer, 2/13/2008
> Serving Size: 4
> Cuisine: American
> Main Ingredient: Spinach
> Categories: Meatless, Valentines Day, Summer, Spring, Sesame, Poppy Seed,
> Strawberries, Onion, Salads
>
> -= Ingredients =-
> 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
> 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
> 1/2 cup White Sugar
> 1/2 cup Olive oil
> 1/2 cup Distilled White Vinegar
> 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
> 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
> 1 tablespoon Onion ; minced
> 10 ounces Fresh Spinach ; rinsed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
> 1 quart Strawberries ; cleaned, hulled and sliced
> 1/4 cup Almonds ; blanched and slivered
>
> -= Instructions =-
> In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive
> oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover and chill for
> one hour.
>
> In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour
> dressing over salad and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
>
That lookas just like it--and very like my recollection of my
poppyseed dressing recipe, although, IIRC, it was done in a
blender.

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